The Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health prepares students for allied health careers. The four following degree options consist of a block of general education requirements and selected allied health professional curriculum credits. The Histotechnology and Sleep Technology options are offered through a partnership with Baptist Health College Little Rock. The Radiography option is offered through a partnership with CHI St. Vincent Infirmary School of Radiologic Technology. Students will be admitted into the professional core through specific requirements of the admission/selection criteria of the affiliated school.
As part of the School of Math, Science, and Allied Health’s admissions and acceptance process, applicants are required to successfully pass a drug screen prior to entry into the following AHHS programs: Occupational Therapy Assistant, Radiography, Respiratory Therapy, and Licensed Practical Nursing.
In addition, students enrolled in these programs and the Dental Assisting program will be subject to random drug tests during the academic year. Persons testing positive or who refuse testing will be denied entry into the program or dismissed from the program if currently enrolled.
Option: Sleep Technology
Students enrolled in this program of study obtain 37-42 credit hours by graduating from Baptist Health College Little Rock with a Sleep Technology diploma. Students then complete the 19-23 credit hours (depending on graduation year from Baptist Health) of general education at UA - Pulaski Technical College.
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