PROGRAMS BY DEGREE-LEVEL
Certificates
Associate Degrees
Bachelor's Degrees
- Clinical Laboratory Science
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography
- Healthcare Administration (Online)
- Health Information Management
- Nuclear Medicine
- Radiation Sciences (Medical Radiography) - Entry-Level
- Radiation Sciences - Post-Professional (Online)
- Radiation Therapy
- Respiratory Care - Entry-Level
- Respiratory Care - Post-Professional (Online)
Master's Degrees
Doctorate Degrees
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Physical Therapy (DPT)
- Physical Therapy (Post-Professional, prior MS in PT)
- Physical Therapy (Post-Professional, prior BS in PT)
- BS+MS or MPT to PhD in Physical Therapy (77 units)
- BS+MS or MPT to PhD in Physical Therapy - Online Track (83 units)
- DPT to PhD in Physical Therapy (66 units)
- DPT to PhD in Physical Therapy - Online Track (69 units)
- Occupational Therapy - Entry-Level
- Occupational Therapy - Post-Professional
ONLINE PROGRAMS
View All SAHP Programs Offered Online
- Cardiac Electrophysiology Technology - Associate of Science
- Coding Specialist - Certificate
- Health Care Administration - Bachelor of Science
- Health Informatics - Master of Science
- Health Information Management - Bachelor of Science
- Health Information Management - Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
- Imaging Informatics - Certificate
- Nutritional Care Management - Master of Science
- Occupational Therapy - Doctorate of Science
- Physical Therapy – Doctor of Philosophy
- Post-Professional Respiratory Care - Bachelor of Science
- Radiologist Assistant - Master of Science
- Radiation Sciences - Bachelor of Science
- Radiation Sciences - Master of Science
- Respiratory Care - Master of Science
Distance Education Information includes state restrictions for online programs.
FAQ
What is an Allied Health Profession?
- The Allied Heath Professions consists of different types of occupations relating to the delivery of healthcare.
- Allied health Professions involve the delivery of healthcare or services pertaining to the identification, evaluation, prevention, and rehabilitation of diseases and disorders in clients of all ages.
- Allied health professionals work in different environments and settings. Professions vary from working behind the scenes in an office or lab setting with minimal patient contact or in direct hands-on treatment or patient care settings.
- Allied health professionals are educated and hold degrees from certificates to doctorates in their profession. They have taken and passed national board exams and are certified and/or licensed to practice in their profession of choice.
- Allied health professionals are in high demand.
Things to consider when choosing an Allied Health Profession
- How long do you want to spend obtaining your degree?
- What type of Allied Health degree would you like to obtain?
- What type of environment or setting would you like to work in?
- What hours do you see yourself working?
- What are your salary expectations?
- Ask yourself.... Would you be happy working in the same profession in five, ten, twenty years?
- Would you be able to provide direct patient care?
- Are there jobs available in the area and location I want to choose?
- Are you patient and considerate of others with mental or physical deficits?
- Do you want to specialize within a profession?
- What additional training and education will you need to reach your goals?
Things to consider when choosing where to obtain your Higher Education
- Would the institution be a good fit for you and your lifestyle?
- Are you willing to make sacrifices or lifestyle changes in order to achieve your academic goals?
- How are the institution's graduates and alumni perceived when applying for a job?
- Is the institution financially feasible for you?
- How will you fund your educational goals?
- What does the institution offer to meet your needs outside of the classroom? Socially? Spiritually?
- What clinical options do I have?
- What type of reputation does the institution have?
- What research opportunities are offered?
- What is the atmosphere like on and around campus?
- Take the time to visit and take a tour of campus.
Research & Advisement
We encourage prospective students to explore Allied Health Professions through online research—starting with the Bureau of Labor and Statistics—and real-world experiences. Some programs require observation hours, providing insight into the profession and access to healthcare professionals for career questions. For more information on programs or courses, review our website and brochures, or schedule an advising appointment through the Office of Recruitment.
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