Allied Health - Associate of Applied Science (Major Code - AHS)

The Allied Health Associate of Applied Sciences degree prepares students for further study, certification, and employment in a variety of health careers (e.g., nursing, medical assistant, medical technician, emergency medical technician, and others). In addition, students will be prepared to pursue further education and training in a variety of non-clinical support services, public health, and administrative careers.

Note: Students who choose a nursing concentration must complete courses during or prior to the semester listed in the program outline. All BIO and NUR courses must be completed with a grade of B or better. Science courses must have been completed within the last seven (7) years of admission to the Cochise College nursing program with a grade of B or better. NUR 203 must have been completed within the last five (5) years of admission to the Cochise College nursing program with a grade of B or better.

Learning Outcomes:

Students who successfully complete this program will be able to do the following:

• Utilize integrated knowledge to articulate the levels of organization within the components of the eleven organ systems.
• Apply biological and pharmacological terminology as it relates to the medical field.
• Assess patients and administer CPR and/or first aid in healthcare and community settings.
• Initiate safe, ethical allied healthcare practices as a member of the healthcare team.

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