Advanced Allied Health Specialization - Applied Health Sciences, Bachelor of Applied Science
Program Code: HSBSADAH
Meta-Major: HSCI
Location(s): Titusville
Delivery Method(s): On-Campus, Hybrid
Previous Degree Required: AS/AA
Eligible for Financial Aid: Yes
Additional Limited Access Application Process Required: No
Program Testing Requirements:
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code: 51.2211
Florida Department of Education CIP Code: 1105122111
Students can only select one major and one specialization. Students may receive a specific A.S./B.A.S. degree only one time. While students may take courses from multiple specializations, however, the degree will be awarded only once.
Admissions requirements:
Applicants to the Advanced Allied Health specialization must hold an A.S. degree in a health sciences field (i.e., Nursing, Dental Assisting or Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Emergency Medical Services, Health Information Technology, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Healthcare Navigator, Medical Assistant, Medical Laboratory Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography, Respiratory Care, Surgical Technology, or Veterinary Technology). Students with an earned Associate in Arts degree with a strong health sciences focus (e.g., psychology, biology, or social work) will require a meeting with the Program Coordinator of the Advanced Allied Health Specialization prior to admission and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Visit the program page for more details and how to apply.
Specialization Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | ||
| Complete Associate Degree | 60 | |
| Applied Health Science - Core Courses | ||
| ISC 3523 | Applied Scientific Thinking | 3 |
| ENC 3241 | Technical Writing for Professionals | 3 |
| or HSC 3741 | Writing for Healthcare Professionals | |
| Advanced Allied Health Major Courses | ||
| HSA 3111 | US Healthcare Systems | 3 |
| HSA 3180 | Healthcare Administrative Management | 3 |
| HSA 3191 | Healthcare Automation and Technology | 3 |
| HSA 3223 | Management of Long-Term Care Facilities | 3 |
| HSA 4170 | Healthcare Finance | 3 |
| HSA 4340 | Human Resources Management in Health Services Organizations | 3 |
| HSA 4383 | Quality Improvement in Healthcare | 3 |
| HSA 4850 | Capstone - Healthcare Management | 3 |
| HSC 3032 | Health Education and Promotion | 3 |
| HSC 3201 | Community Health | 3 |
| Advanced Allied Health Electives | ||
| Select 24 credits from the following: | 24 | |
| Principles of Pharmacology | ||
| Biology of Aging | ||
| Sociological Aspects of Aging | ||
| Healthcare Risk Management | ||
| Healthcare Research | ||
| Ethics in Healthcare | ||
| Therapeutic Communication | ||
| Clinical Observation/Volunteer Work | ||
| Transcultural Biomedical Science - Study Abroad | ||
| Healthcare Leadership | ||
| Medical Disaster Management | ||
| Epidemiology | ||
| Bacterial and Viral Pathogenesis | ||
| Emerging and Infectious Diseases | ||
| Introduction to Biostatistics for Health Science and Public Health | ||
| Comparative Parasitology | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 120 | |
Learning Outcomes: Advanced Allied Health BAS Track
- Assess the relative health effects of environment, socioeconomic conditions, behavior, and the availability of health services on the human body.
- Core Ability Supported: Think Critically and Solve Problems
- Explain how a team approach that is coordinated, comprehensive and continuous facilitates successful treatment outcomes.
- Core Ability Supported: Work Cooperatively
- Compare the wellness model and medical model of healthcare.
- Core Ability Supported: Think critically and solve problems
- Explain the process of active participation in healthcare from a provider, patient, family, and community viewpoint.
- Core Ability Supported: Process information
- Assess the impact of effective and ineffective applications of technology in health services.
- Core Ability Supported: Think critically and solve problems
- Write a technical paper expected of a healthcare manager.
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate effectively
- Analyze health services from social, workforce, financial, regulatory, technological, and organizational viewpoints.
- Core Ability Supported: Process information
- Commit to a code of professional ethics when providing services to clients, families and communities.
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical & Civic Responsibility
- Utilize culturally competent strategies and practices that respect the cultural, social, religious, racial, and ethnic diversity of the patient and family.
- Core Ability Supported: Model Ethical & Civic Responsibility
- Integrate evidence-based practice (EBP), the relationship between EBP and research, and the basis of ethical research.
- Core Ability Supported: Communicate Effectively