The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Allied Health Professions (AHP) offers flexibility in tailoring the curriculum to suit the individual academic and career objectives of each student. This program entails the completion of a range between 61-64 semester credit hours, comprising 15 hours of general education requirements and 49 hours allocated to healthcare-related occupation courses. These areas of concentration encompass comprehensive healthcare programs that underscore both the theoretical foundations and practical applications crucial for successful entry into the healthcare workforce. Upon graduation, students will possess a solid foundation and relevant skills to excel in various healthcare roles. By working closely with a faculty advisor, students can strategically select courses from specific areas of concentration that align with their desired career trajectory in the healthcare field.
A full-time student can complete this program in 4 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 61 semester credit hours.
Employment Outlook
Employment Opportunities
As the demand for healthcare positions rises, the necessity of customizing coursework to match a student's academic and career objectives grows more significant. The Associate of Applied Science degree in Health Professions offers a foundational education suitable for various roles across diverse healthcare fields. These may encompass practical nursing, neuromuscular studies, and other health-related programs that can supplement a student's occupational interests. This degree is designed to concentrate on key high-demand areas within the state's healthcare sector.
Program Costs
Tuition & Fees: $7,604.00
Books & Supplies: $1,500.00
Uniform & Supplies: $300.00
Liability Insurance (per year): $11.00
ADDITIONAL FEES:
Malpractice Insurance: $12.00
Drug Screen: $50.00
Criminal Background Check: $62.90
ATI Fees: $1,975.00
Navicent Clinical Fee: $169.50
HCA Clinical Fee: $59.50
Science Lab Fee: $75.00
(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)
Admission Requirements
OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:
- COMPASS/ASSET,
- SAT,
- ACT,
- PSAT,
- PACT,
- Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
- HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.
The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.
Additional Admission Requirements:
- Unencumbered license to practice in Georgia as an LPN or paramedic.
- Work Experience Form completed showing at least one year experience infield.
- Current CPR certification documentation due first day of class.
- TEAS Requirement - Minimum 65.
- GPA Requirement - Minimum 3.0.
Competitive Admission Requirements
All steps of the competitive selection process must be completed for students to be considered for admission into program classes. Access links and forms for Competitive Admissions Programs.
Applications to compete must be submitted no later than the specified deadline. Students without an application on file in the Admissions Office will NOT be considered for competition. Applications signify that the student:
- has completed or will complete the designated courses,
- has registered for and will complete TEAS (nursing, radiologic technology, and diagnostic medical sonography programs) test prior to the published deadline,
- understands the competitive process including deadlines for work experience forms and official college transcripts.
If designated core courses and additional curriculum/other requirements listed are not completed by the published deadline and/or if the student is not in satisfactory academic standing at OFTC, then the application will not be considered. The student is responsible for the payment of the drug screen fee and criminal background check fee that will be assessed when students register for classes with such requirements. All newly accepted students will be required to attend an orientation session prior to the beginning of the program. No new students will be accepted after program orientation occurs. The updated Guidelines for Entry into Allied Health Programs can be found on the OFTC website under Admissions.
Students must complete the following designated courses that will be used toward the GPA ranking: BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, BIOL 2117, BIOL 2117L, ENGL 1101, ENGL 1102, ENGL 2130, MATH 1111 or MATH 1103, and PSYC 1101. In addition, a state-approved general education course such as HIST 2111, HIST 2112, POLS 1101, or SOCI 1101 will also be used toward the GPA ranking.
Additional Admission Requirements:
- Unencumbered license to practice in Georgia as a LPN or paramedic.
- Work Experience Form completed showing at least one year of current experience infield.
- Current CPR Certification Documentation due first day of class.
- TEAS Requirement – Minimum 65.
- GPA Requirement – Minimum 3.0.
Curriculum
Area I - Language Arts/Communication
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
Choose one of the following:
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Choose one of the following:
Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts
Choose one of the following:
Program-Specific General Education Core Requirements
To meet the minimum required 18 semester credit hours in General Core Courses, students must take an additional 3 semester credit hours.
Occupational Courses