Allied Health Management
New degree program helps health professionals meet managerial needs
This program bridges two different disciplines and departments: Allied Health and Management. The Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Management offers emphasis in most of the Allied Health majors offered at OIT. After the student has successfully completed their registry exam in their chosen allied health field, s/he may complete management courses. Students may choose to take the courses offered through the distance education program or the traditional style in the classroom. Students who complete this degree completion program will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Allied Health Management, with an emphasis in their specialty.
Career Opportunities: Graduates will be prepared to advance in their career with the Allied Health Management degree. Duties involve the use of highly advanced technology, compassionate patient care, management of the lab/department and supervision of other technicians/technologists. Graduates are employed by hospitals, out-patient testing facilities, clinics, and biomedical equipment manufacturers.
Student Preparation: Students must have successfully completed a registry or certification that is accredited in their chosen allied health field in order to achieve a degree in Allied Health Management.
Degree Completion Program: The Allied Health Management Program offers an online or classroom-based degree completion program. The program is offered by a web-based course management software and requires collaborative learning. Computer/Internet access is required. Each prospective student's academic and registry credits will be individually evaluated to determine acceptability of the coursework and the sequencing of the professional courses. Every student must meet the OIT general education requirements for graduation.
Admissions Procedures and Requirements: Applicants must meet the general admissions requirements to enroll in the Allied Health Management program. To be eligible for admission applicants must meet the following criteria:
Documentation of completion of registry or licensure in an allied health field.
All applicants are required to submit an official Application for Admission to the Distance Education Department at OIT, accompanied by a $100 non-refundable fee and official transcripts of each college or university attended. Acceptance to the Allied Health Management degree program is contingent upon acceptance to OIT.
Graduation Requirements: Minimum graduation requirements for the B.S in Allied Health Management are the successful completion a recognized registry exam, licensure exam or completion of a certificate appropriate to the student's allied health major and all courses required for the B.S. degree. Students must complete 60 credits of upper-division (300-400 level) coursework from a baccalaureate degree granting institution; and complete at least 45 credits from OIT.
Allied Health Transfer Credits: If fewer than 44 allied health credits are transferred in, additional electives, preferably in the field of study, must be taken.