What is an Allied Health Profession?

• Allied health professions involve the delivery of health care or related 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 settings.
• Allied health professionals have taken college-level courses 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 in today's health-care fields.

Things to consider when choosing an Allied Health Profession

• How long do you want to spend obtaining your degree?
• What type of 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? 
• Do you think you would you be happy working in the same profession in twenty years?
• Would you be able to provide direct patient care?
• Are there jobs available in the profession I choose?
• Are you patient and considerate of others mental and physical deficits?
• Do you want to specialize within a profession?  What additional training and education will you need to reach your goal?

Things to consider when Choosing a "Higher Educational Institution"

• Would the institution be a good fit for you and your lifestyle?
• How are the institution's graduates and alumni perceived when applying for a job?
• Is the institution financially feasible for you?
• What does the institution offer to meet your needs outside of the classroom?  Socially?  Religiously? Clinically?
• What type of reputation does the institution have? 
• What is the atmosphere like on and around campus?

We encourage you to inquire today to learn more about your future in an allied health profession.  If you have questions, please feel free to call or email us and talk to one of our advisors.  You may also visit us in person.   Many of our programs require observation time shadowing an allied health professional.  We recommend that you go and observe within your chosen profession to get a better understanding of the career field. 

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