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The College of Allied Health Sciences at the Georgia Health Sciences University was established as an administrative entity in 1968. Prior to this date, a Master of Science program in medical illustration and Bachelor of Science programs in health information management, medical technology and radiography had been active; in 1967, the dental hygiene program was initiated. Since then, programs in occupational therapy, physician assistant, nuclear medicine technology, respiratory therapy, diagnostic medical sonography and radiation therapy technology have been added. All associate degree programs were discontinued in 1998. The program in physical therapy was changed to a graduate program in 1996. Professional certificate programs are offered in diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine technology, radiation therapy technology and medical technology. The Doctorate of Physical Therapy and the Master of Science in Medical Illustration are offered through the School of Graduate Studies. A Master of Health Education and a Master of Science are available through the School of Graduate Studies for qualified allied health practitioners.

Biomedical and Radiological Technologies Leukocyte Function Neurological Disorders Molecular Biology Dental Hygiene Academic Predictors of Success in Dental Hygiene Education Dental Hygiene Assessment Dental-Related Drug Implications Health Informatics Patient-Centered Medical Communication Medical Illustration Medical Concept Visualization Occupational Therapy Cognitive Rehabilitation Family-Centered Care Physician Assistant Cardiovascular Health Physical Therapy Heat Stress Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Perceptual and Motor Deficits Arterial Structure and Function Respiratory Therapy Asthma Management Environmental Health Risks

The Georgia Health Sciences University is involved in a transformation to clinical and translational research. This research philosophy addresses health and disease at all levels, progressing from molecular and cellular mechanisms, to organ function, to human performance and behavior, to community impact and health disparities. Faculty members in the College of Allied Health Sciences are currently involved in research spanning all of these levels of scientific inquiry.

Laboratory Resources Body Composition (DEXA) Driver Simulation Environmental Physiology Inflammation Core Laboratory Human Movement Analysis Non-invasive Vascular Assessment Pulmonary Function Sonography

The purpose of education in the allied health professions is to prepare individuals to practice as competent health professionals.This includes at least the ability to:

Select and effectively use specialized equipment; tools; physical, material and environmental resources. Use language to communicate and to clarify values and understandings. Interact effectively so that human relationships are promoted and transactions clarified. Utilize thought processes, which reflect disciplined use of observation, critical analysis, judgment and decision-making.

Application Procedures

Application forms with instructions may be obtained from the Office of Academic Admissions or may be downloaded from the Web. Early application is recommended. An application fee of $30 is required.

Admission Criteria

All applicants for undergraduate degree programs in the College of Allied Health Sciences must satisfy the requirements of the University System Core Curriculum for University System students. Applicants from non-System schools must satisfy the requirements of the Georgia Health Sciences University core curriculum for non-System students.

CPR certification and completion of a first aid course are required prior to enrolling in the College of Allied Health Sciences. Computer literacy is expected of all students, especially for word processing.

General selection criteria include:

• Cumulative grade point average
• Grade point average in math and sciences
• References
• Knowledge of the field
• Completion of prerequisite general education coursework

Some departments pay particular attention to grades in specific prerequisite courses; some are more concerned with over-all grade point average. The importance of previous health-care experiences varies from program to program. Some departments require a personal interview.

Complete information pertaining to application, admission, fees and expenses, loans and scholarships can be found in the General Information Section of the Catalog. Any additional requirements or financial resources specific to programs will be found in each Department's section of the Catalog.

Technical Standards

Admission to and graduation from the College of Allied Health Sciences requires satisfaction of the university's technical standards and any specific programmatic standards.

Professional Liability Insurance

Insurance is required of all students enrolled in the College of Allied Health Sciences. Costs of this insurance are included as part of tuition and fees. Specific information may be obtained from the Office of the Dean.

Academic Probation, Dismissal and Suspension

The University's general policies for undergraduate students are contained in the General Information Section of the Catalog. Please refer to that section for the Academic Probation, Dismissal and Suspension Policy. Departments may have more stringent dismissal standards. Matriculating students may refer to departmental student handbook for more information. Where more stringent department dismissal standards apply, the faculty recommends dismissal to the Dean.

Academic Probation

Any student in the College of Allied Health Sciences, whose GPA for any semester is below 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or whose cumulative grade point average is below 2.0 at the end of the semester, will be on academic probation and may be subject to a department recommendation to the Dean for dismissal.

Non-Academic (Administrative) Dismissal

Any student may be denied permission to continue enrollment in the College of Allied Health Sciences if, in the opinion of the faculty, the student's knowledge, character, or mental or physical fitness cast grave doubts upon his potential capabilities as a practitioner in the field of training. The student is subject to a department recommendation to the Dean for dismissal.

A student may be administratively withdrawn from the Georgia Health Sciences University when in the judgment of the Dean it is determined that the student exhibits behavior which: (a) poses a significant danger or threat of physical harm to the student or to the person or property of others, or (b) causes the student to interfere with the rights of other members of the university community or with the exercise of any proper activities or functions of the university or its personnel, or (c) causes the student to be unable to meet institutional academic, disciplinary or other requirements for admission and continued enrollment, as defined in the student conduct code, MCG Catalog, Student Handbook and other publications of the university, or (d) casts doubts upon a student's character and/or on the potential capabilities as a health science or basic science professional.

School dismissal decisions may be appealed following established School procedures.

• SAHS Student ID Policy
• Student Progression Policy

Graduation

Information on graduation requirements is located in the General Information Section of the Catalog. Please refer to the Policy on Individual Graduation Dates for students with graduation dates which precede regular graduation dates.

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