Allied Health Certificate (AHC)

This program is an excellent option for individuals seeking employment in the healthcare field.

The following courses are suggested electives for students interested in completing a degree in PTA or Liberal Arts, Fitness Leadership and Exercise Science Concentration.

Campus/format: A majority of this program can be completed during the day at the Gardner Campus. Some courses may be available in the evenings or at satellite campuses.

Helpful hints: This is a great opportunity for students to gain entry level employment in the healthcare field prior to matriculating into a selective program.

Transfer options: Some courses may be applied to a selective admission healthcare program and to the Allied Health Concentration degree program. Consult with your academic advisor.

Special requirements: Technical standards must be met with or without accommodations.

Career options: May include certified nursing assistant (CNA), phlebotomist, EKG technician, Reiki practitioner, yoga instructor, nutritional aide, or fitness personal trainer.

Career electives:

BIO101 Introduction to Nutrition, CLS103 Introduction to Clinical Lab Science, CLS105 Introduction to Clinical Lab Science II, CHC101 Introduction to Complementary Health Care, CHC102 Foundations of Yoga, CHC104 Reflexology, CHC110 Reiki, CHC202 Yoga II, CHC204 Yoga III, EKG101 EKG: Concepts and Practice, EXS201 Exercise Science and Nutrition, EXS203 Exercise Testing and Program Design, HEA103 Medical Interpretation, HEA115 Nurse Assistant Theory, HEA116 Nurse Assistant Practicum, HEA117Acute Care CNA Training, HEA118 Home Health Aide, HEA119 Rehab Aide Training, HCC111 Emergency Medical Technician I, HCC112 Emergency Medical Technician II, ,  MAS201 Medical Machine Transcription , PLB101 Introduction to Phlebotomy, PLB203 Phlebotomy Clinical Practicum.

Earning potential: Varies according to industry.

Technical Standards*

*general information about technical standards and accommodation.

Students entering this program must be able to demonstrate the ability to:

• Communicate and assimilate information either in spoken, printed, signed, or computer voice format.
• Stand for a minimum of two hours.
• Walk for a minimum of six hours, not necessarily consecutively.
• Stoop, bend, and twist for a minimum of 30 minutes at a time and be able to repeat this activity at frequent intervals.
• Use the small muscle dexterity necessary to do such tasks as gloving, gowning, and operating controls on machinery.
• Respond to spoken words, monitor signals, call bells, and vital sign assessment equipment.
• Identify behaviors that would endanger a person’s life or safety and intervene quickly, with an appropriate solution, in a crisis situation.
• Remain calm, rational, decisive, and in control at all times, especially during emergency situations.
• Exhibit social skills appropriate to professional interactions.
• Maintain cleanliness and personal grooming consistent with close personal contact.

ED Gainful Employment Program Disclosure Information for Allied Health Certificate (AHC)

This page is designed to provide students with information about the Allied Health Certificate (AHC) program offered at Mount Wachusett Community College (OPEID number 002172).

This program is a certificate program with a normal time to completion of 12 months for full-time students who are prepared for college level courses.

This program has been assigned a Course Instructional Program code (or CIP code) of 510899 – Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other.

This program prepares students for the following occupations:

• 11-9039.02, Fitness and Wellness Coordinators – http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/11-9039.02
• 31-1011.00, Home Health Aids – http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-1011.00
• 31-1012.00, Nursing Aids, Orderlies & Attendants – http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-1012.00
• 31-9099.00, Health Care Support Workers – http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/31-9099.00
• 39-9021.00, Personal & Home Care Attendants – http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-9021.00
• 39-9031.00, Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors – http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/39-9031.00

The total tuition and required fees for the entire program completed in normal time is $5,325. This is based on the in-state tuition and fee rates as of July 1, 2012 with normal time completion.

The total estimated cost of books and supplies for the entire program is $1,080.
Mount Wachusett Community College does not currently offer on-campus housing.
Cost information for Mount Wachusett Community College is available here.

Debt at Program Completion

The number of students completing Allied Health Certificate (AHC) between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012 is 10. Based on the Total Graduates (10), the number who graduated with any student loan debt is 3.

The median cumulative debt for:

Federal student loans is 0.
Private loan debt is 0.
Institutional financing plan debt is 0.

Program Completion in Normal Time

Based on the 10 students completing the program between July 1, 2011 and June 30, 2012, the number who completed the program within 12 months is 20%.

Placement Rates:

Graduates are surveyed 9 months after graduation and asked if employed. 67% of 2011 graduates in this major who responded to this survey reported being employed.