Allied Health Program Overview
- Certificate Program
- 1 Year
- Main Campus - Ironwood
Overview
The Allied Health Certificate program introduces students to a variety of healthcare careers that support diagnostic, preventative, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services across the healthcare industry. This stackable credential provides foundational coursework that applies to multiple Allied Health pathways, helping students explore career options while preparing for continued education and employment in healthcare settings.
Unique Features
- Career exploration opportunities in diverse healthcare fields
- Development of communication, professionalism, and patient care skills
- Preparation for pathways such as Surgical Technology, MRI, Clinical Laboratory Science, Radiography, Athletic Training, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
- Opportunity to earn CPR and First Aid certifications
- Stackable credential that supports continued education in healthcare programs
Requirements
Students complete introductory Allied Health coursework designed to build foundational healthcare knowledge and workplace readiness skills.
Courses at Gogebic
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COL 101 | College and Transfer Success | 1 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| COM | Communications Elective | 3 |
| BUS 116 | Medical Terminology | 4 |
| HED | Allied Health Special Topics Course | 4 |
| Science or Math Elective | Science or Math Elective | 3-4 |
| Science Electives | Science Electives | 8 |
| Transfer Electives | Transfer Electives | 6-8 |
| Total Credits: 32-35 |
Additional Information
Science or Math Electives: Choose from courses with the prefix BIO, CSC, CHM, ENV, FOR, GLG, PHY, SCI, or MTH108 or higher
