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The Allied Health Professions
Entry into a variety of health fields requires training
in natural sciences, behavioral sciences and liberal arts courses.
As all of health care expands, medical technologists are needed
to provide vital findings to physicians. The use of therapists of
all kinds continues to grow in preventing and correcting physical
disabilities. Opportunities are also abundant for pharmacists, optometrists,
radiologists, nutrition specialists, and biomedical researchers.
The specific requirements of these professional programs vary from
school to school. Our faculty will work with you closely to determine
your specific needs and prepare appropriate academic schedules.
. . . opportunities are abundant . . .
Health care opportunities are expanding at an explosive rate. As
we approach the 21st century, some of the fast growing occupational
groups are allied health personnel. The needs are caused by an aging
population and a shift to out-patient care, visiting nurses, and
HMO or GHA memberships. Greenville maintains an outstanding record
in preparing students for these health profession opportunities.
Pre-Dentistry
The Pre-Dentistry student will need to take a biology
major with two years or more of chemistry and one of physics, plus
general education courses such as English, speech, government, business,
psychology and others. All of the above courses give preparation
for the DAT (Dental Aptitude Test) which must be taken before the
application process for dental school. Usually a bachelor's degree
is completed before entrance into dental school, but some students
enter after 3 years of undergraduate school.
Pre-Medical Technology
The pre-medical technology training must include
courses in biology and microbiology, and 3 years of chemistry. Chemistry
courses past the general chemistry should be organic, quantitative
analysis, instrumental analysis, and possibly 1 semester of physical
chemistry, a college math class and general education requirements
for graduation.
Pre-Optometry
Optometry schools require only 2-3 years of schooling
before admission into their programs. The OAT (Optometry Admission
Test) must be taken the year prior to admission into the school.
One year of chemistry, 1 semester of organic chemistry, 1 semester
of calculus, 1 semester of statistics, 1 year of physics, 1 year
of biology, plus other biology courses which should include microbiology,
genetics, physiology, and embryology, 3 courses in behavioral sciences,
and 1 year of English and speech.
Pre-Dietetics and Pre-Pharmacy
Both of these programs need a strong chemistry component
to the education. The biology courses should include cell biology,
microbiology, and physiology. Courses that aid the student in communication
are highly recommended. The dietician needs several behavioral science
courses since much of their role is often motivating people to change
their life patterns of eating. Students will need to leave Greenville
after a year or two, or plan to pursue that career in a graduate
program.
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