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Allied Health Support Professions Introduction
Allied Health professionals aid in preventing the spread of disease, and work to diagnose, treat, and rehabilitate patients of all ages in all areas. These professionals are distinct from medical doctors or nurses, and with the help of support staff they serve an important role under the medical umbrella. Students who complete the Pre-health program at La Sierra University to become Physical Therapy Assistants, Radiology Assistants, Pathology Assistants, or Health Information Management professionals go on to interesting and fulfiling careers after earning their degrees.
Programs Offered
Physical Therapy Assistant
Pre-Professional Program
Quick Facts
Level
Pre-Professional
Location
La Sierra Campus
Accreditation
WASC
- Curriculum Sheet
Description:
The physical therapist assistant is a skilled technical health worker who, under supervision of a physical therapist, assists in the patients’ treatment program. The extent to which the physical therapist assistant is involved in treatment depends upon the policies of the health facility, the supervising therapist, and the patient.
Medical Radiography A.S.
Pre-Professional Program
Quick Facts
Level
Pre-Professional
Location
La Sierra Campus
Accreditation
WASC
- Curriculum Sheet
Description:
The medical radiographer, or radiologic technologist, assists the physician in the use of x-rays to examine the patient for broken bones, ulcers, tumors, and diseases of various organs. The technologist adjusts x-ray equipment to the correct setting for examinations, positions the patient, makes the required number of x-rays, and develops and files the finished work. The technologist aids the physician in administering chemical mixtures to the patient so that organs and tissues are clearly visible in x-ray examinations, and may also use mobile x-ray equipment at the bedside and in surgery.
Health Information Administration
Pre-Professional Programs
Quick Facts
Level
Pre-Professional
Location
La Sierra Campus
- Accreditation
WASC
- Curriculum Sheet
Description:
The Health Information Administrator manages health information systems that serve the needs of patients, the healthcare team, and the administration staff. These administrators have opportunities to assist in the development of health information systems for quality patient care, financial reimbursement, and healthcare quality evaluations.
Pathologist's Assistant
Pre-Professional Programs
Quick Facts
Level
Pre-Professional
Location
La Sierra Campus
Accreditation
WASC
- Curriculum Sheet
Program Stats
Our Alumni Work in these Occupations
- Physical Therapist Aides1
- Electronic Medical Record Support Specialists1
- Health Information Management Specialists1
Our Alumni Work Here
- Stanbridge College1
- Loma Linda University1
- Maunalani Nursing & Rehabilitation Center1
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