Allied Health Division Degrees and Certificates Volunteer State Community College | Division of Academic Affairs

The Allied Health Division offers degree and certificate programs which are designed to prepare students for a career in specific health care occupations. The programs range from one semester to two academic years (6 to 24 months) in length. The programs are: • Dental Assistant • Diagnostic Medical Sonography • EMT - Basic, Paramedic • Fire Science Technology • Health Information Technology (Medical Records) • Medical Laboratory Technology • Ophthalmic Technology • Physical Therapist Assistant • Radiologic Technology • Respiratory Care Technology • Sleep Diagnostics Technology Professional Advancement The Division also offers a variety of professional advancement opportunities beyond degree/certificate programs. These include training in Coding/Reimbursement, Advanced Practitioner in Respiratory Care, Computerized Tomography, Magnetic Reasonance Imaging (MRI), and Mammography. Health Sciences Center of Emphasis The Vol State Health Sciences Center of Emphasis offers non-credit training which serves the continuing education needs and interests of many healthcare professionals throughout the College's service region. Student Background Check Effective September 1, 2005, students seeking enrollment in designated Allied Health programs requiring participation in clinical training in area hospitals and related clinics/agencies must provide evidence of a passing score on a background check prior to official acceptance/enrollment into the respective program. Either the failure to provide the required background check results by the due date established or the receipt of anything other than a passing score on the background check will make a student ineligible for enrollment in the respective program.