HANDS-ON PREPARATION FOR A CAREER IN HEALTHCARE
Allied Health introduces students to a wide range of healthcare careers through classroom instruction, hands-on lab work, and experiences in local healthcare settings. Students develop entry-level clinical skills while preparing for industry credentials, college study, and careers in healthcare.
INDUSTRY CREDENTIALS
Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA)
CPR & First Aid
Stop the Bleed
OSHA-10
COLLEGE CREDIT
CCV Introduction to Healthcare
3 college credits
CCV Nutrition
3 college credits
CCV Intro to Med Term
3 college credits
HIGH SCHOOL CREDIT
4 Allied Health elective credits:
Professional English
Human Biology
Medical Math
Global Citizenship
Technical Health*
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
Through classroom instruction, hands-on lab work, and experiences in area healthcare settings, Allied Health students build skills for healthcare, further education, and the workplace.
HEALTHCARE SKILLS
- Patient and workplace safety
- Licensed Nursing Assistant skills
- CPR & First Aid
- Emergency medical response
- Professional communication and patient interaction
SCIENCE & ACADEMICS
- Human biology and life sciences
- Medical and technical math
- Reading and writing in healthcare
- Communication and advocacy
- Decision-making and problem-solving
SKILLS FOR THE WORKPLACE
Healthcare requires more than technical knowledge. Allied Health students develop the professional habits expected in the workplace, including reliability, safety, professional appearance, quality work, communication, teamwork, critical thinking, problem-solving, and continued learning.
IS ALLIED HEALTH A GOOD FIT FOR YOU?
Allied Health is a demanding, hands-on program that combines academic learning with lab and clinical experiences. Students should be prepared to:
- Work with lab science concepts
- Use basic algebra, fractions, and decimals
- Read and understand challenging technical material
- Safely complete lab and clinical activities, including lifting up to 30 pounds
- Interact respectfully and professionally with patients and community members from diverse backgrounds
- Demonstrate the maturity, responsibility, and professionalism expected in healthcare settings
WHERE CAN ALLIED HEALTH TAKE YOU?
ENTER THE WORKFORCE
Build entry-level healthcare skills and earn industry-recognized credentials.
CONTINUE YOUR EDUCATION
Earn college credit while building a foundation for further study in healthcare.
EXPLORE YOUR PATHWAY
Use hands-on and clinical experiences to discover which areas of healthcare interest you most.
READY TO TAKE THE NEXT STEP?
Interested in Allied Health? Learn more about applying to Green Mountain Tech and take the next step toward hands-on healthcare education.