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HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION PROGRAM ABBREVIATIONS AND AWARDS
Ms. Rhonda Davis, Dean of Health Sciences I. Associate in Applied Science (AAS)
The Associate in Applied Science Degree requires 72 to 76 credit hours and is designed
The Health Sciences Division offers programs within the departments of Emergency Medical to be completed in five to six semesters or two years. General education or academic
Services, Nursing, Physical Education, Radiologic Technology, and Surgical Technology. courses comprise 25%-40% of the curriculum while the remaining courses are in the
Physical Education courses, including health education, first aid, and activity courses, specialty field. The general education courses are delineated in the specific curricula,
are taught on all three campuses of Southern Union during the mornings, afternoons, and and they include the minimum hours required in communication; math; natural science;
evenings. Practical Nursing, Emergency Medical Technician, and Advanced Emergency social or behavioral science; and humanities and fine arts. No developmental courses
Technician are taught on the Wadley Campus, while Associate Degree Nursing, Emergency may be accepted as meeting any associate degree requirements. Associate in Applied
Medical Technology (EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic), Fire Science, Radiologic Technology, Science Degrees include:
and Surgical Technology are taught on the Opelika Campus. The Nursing Assisting and EMS Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic
Basic & Advanced EMT programs may be offered at Valley, Wadley, or Opelika. The Health NUR Associate Degree Nursing
Sciences Division offers programs leading to short term certificates, awards of achievement, RAD Radiologic Technology
certificates, as well as Associate in Applied Science Degrees. SUR Surgical Technology

Associate in Applied Science Degree programs are career development programs especially II. Certificate
designed for students to prepare for an occupation and at the same time enjoy the rewards The Certificate requires completion of a minimum of 30-59 credit hours. General edu-
of general college education. Certificate programs are also designed for students desiring cation courses as well as a series of career courses are required to earn the Certificate.
to prepare themselves for immediate entry into the work force. Certificate programs are of Certificate programs include:
shorter duration than degree programs and require fewer general education courses. EMS Emergency Medical Technology - Paramedic
LPN Practical Nursing
The College’s general education courses are transferable to other colleges and universities. SUR Surgical Technology
The discipline-specific or professional courses in programs of study also may be transferable
to a four-year college or university, thus allowing the student to complete a four-year degree III. Short Term Certificate
in the field with only an additional two years of study at the four-year institution. The general certificate programs are no more than 29 credit hours in length and may
be completed in one to three semesters. General education courses may or may not be
The programs in the Health Sciences Division of the College are accredited/approved by: required depending on the program. Certificate programs include:
EMS Emergency Medical Technician
Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) - accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing EMS Advanced Emergency Medical Technician
(3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, Georgia 30326; telephone (404) 975-5000; FSC* Fire Science
fax (404) 975-5020; website: www.acenursing.org) Approved by Alabama State Board of Nursing.
Emergency Medical Technology - The Paramedic Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging
of Allied Health Education Programs upon the recommendation of the Committee on Accreditation CT Computed Tomography
of Education Programs for the EMS Professionals (CoAEMSP). Commission on Accreditation of Al NAS/HHA Nursing Assisting/ Home Health Aide
lied Health Education Programs1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756 Phone: (727) 210-2350
Website: www.caahep.org
Nursing Assistant - approved by the Alabama Department of Public Health, Division of Healthcare Facilities. *Inactive
Practical Nursing (PN Program) - approved by the Alabama State Board of Nursing.
Radiologic Technology Program - accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic IV. Award of Achievement
Technology (JRCERT) (20 North Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606-3182, The Award of Achievement is an institutional award that denotes proficiency in selected
(312) 704-5300).
Surgical Technology Program - has continuing accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied courses of study. This award requires the successful completion of a series of technical
Health Programs (CAAHEP), 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, Florida, 33756, Phone: 727-210-2350; or career courses but requires no general education courses. Award of Achievement Division Health Science
Fax 727-210-2354 Website: www.caahep.org programs include:
EMS Emergency Services Dispatcher
NAS Nursing Assisting