ALLIED HEALTH TECHNOLOGY  
Patty Hawley Instructor - ext 118
Shannon Behling Instructor - ext 142
Barb Szymanski Paraeducator
Richelle Williams Paraeducator
(231)796-5805  

 

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The Allied Health field is one of the fastest growing career area in the health care industry.  Gain first hand, on-the-job experience working with professionals in local health care agencies, offices and/or facilities while enrolled in this program.  Allied Health Technology can open up a wide variety of employment possibilities in the health care field and lead to a lifetime of satisfaction in helping others.

 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

In the Allied Health program you will learn about many aspects of the health field such as safety and infection control, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, communicable diseases, blood pressure/vital signs, nursing skills, death and dying issues, effective communication and employability skills.

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The health care industry offers a wide array of career opportunities such as veterinary technology assistant, medical assistant, dental assistant, physical therapy assistant, x-ray/radiology assistant, sports medicine assistant, occupational therapy assistant, laboratory/pharmacy assistant, mortuary science and medical first responder.