Why Choose Allied Health at PPSC?
The Allied Health Associate of Science is designed for students who are interested in the field of medical science. This degree prepares you by offering the first two years of education, then transferring to another school for your bachelor's and beyond. You will work closely with an advisor to identify your goals and plan your degree to meet your needs.
What do PPSC Allied Health students study?
Choose the Associate of Science in Allied Health if you plan to go into medical technology or physical therapy. As specific requirements may vary among different schools, students are encouraged to consult the college catalog of the school to which they plan to apply. Meet with an advisor to plan your classes.
This degree emphasizes:
Examines the fundamental molecular, cellular and genetic principles characterizing plants and animals. Includes cell structure and function, and the metabolic processes of respiration and photosynthesis, as well as cell reproduction and basic concepts of heredity. The course includes laboratory experience.
Focuses on an integrated study of the human body including the histology, anatomy and physiology of each system. Examines molecular, cellular, and tissue levels of organization plus integuments, skeletal, articulations, muscular and nervous systems. Includes a mandatory hands-on laboratory experience covering microscopy, observations, and dissection. This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence.
Focuses on basic chemistry and measurement, matter, chemical formulas, reactions and equations, stoichiometry. This course covers the development of atomic theory culminating in the use of quantum numbers to determine electron configurations of atoms and the relationship of electron configuration to chemical bond theory. The course includes gases, liquids, and solids and problem-solving skills are emphasized through laboratory experiments.
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Total: 14 Credit Hours
Total: 16 Credit Hours
Total: 15 Credit Hours
Total: 15 Credit Hours
