The applied health science degree is designed to prepare graduates for work in a health-related field and for further education and training at the post-baccalaureate level. The AHS degree consists of six separate specializations which have common BG Perspective, core, and supportive requirements but differing specialization courses. The diversified curriculum provides a strong background in the basic sciences and emphasizes the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Allied Health specialization
The allied health specialization is open to any student who has completed an accredited associate degree program in an allied health field. Those courses which comprise the technical or clinical practice component of the associate degree may be used to satisfy the specialization requirements of the baccalaureate degree.
Health Care Administration specialization
The health care administration specialization is designed to prepare students to work in management and administration in hospitals, clinics, and other organizations providing health care services. Their roles include aspects of finance, budgeting, billing, human resources management, facilities management, marketing, and quality measurement and improvement.
Health Science specialization
The health science specialization is designed to prepare students for entry into post-baccalaureate programs in physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, public health, occupational and environmental health, and a variety of other options, including medical school.
Nursing specialization
The nursing specialization is open only to students who have completed an accredited associate degree program in Nursing and have passed the NCLEX-RN test. Those courses which comprise the technical or clinical practice component of the associate degree in nursing may be used to satisfy the specialization requirements of the baccalaureate degree.
Pre-pharmacy specialization
The pre-pharmacy specialization provides an opportunity for well-prepared students to pursue further study in pharmacy. Students may choose to transfer to a Doctor of Pharmacy program while remaining eligible to earn a Bachelor of Applied Health Science degree at BGSU.
Respiratory Care specialization
The respiratory care specialization is designed to prepare associate degree graduates for advanced practice in respiratory care. Respiratory therapists work in a wide variety of clinical settings to evaluate, treat, and manage patients of all ages with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders. Respiratory therapists also perform diagnostic procedures to assess breathing function and treatments for airway and lung diseases, evaluate the effectiveness of treatments and medications for breathing problems and provide patient education. This degree provides a foundation for graduates to achieve additional education, professional credentials, training and expertise in a number of related specializations (e.g. asthma education certification, neonatal and pediatric specialization, management, allied health education, research, etc.). The program also provides a solid foundation for graduate study. Students entering the program must have completed a CoARC accredited associate degree program in respiratory care at the registry level. (www.CoARC.com)
Learning Outcomes for Community Health
Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students are expected to:
- Develop and evaluate programs that promote a healthy lifestyle.
- Master fundamental principles of natural science, social science, and mathematics and apply these to disease prevention and technology.
- Use statistical and computing skills to solve occupational problems.
- Use empirical methods to identify community health problems, develop action plans, and assess their outcome.
- Make decisions based upon ethical principles.
Learning Outcomes for Health Care Administration
Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in the health care administration specialization are expected to:
- Apply fundamental administrative and business skills to solve problems, evaluate outcomes, and assess quality and performance in health care settings;
- Master fundamental principles of natural science, social science, and mathematics and apply these in health-related situations;
- Understand applications of technology in health care practice;
- Use statistical and computing skills to solve occupational problems;
- Make decisions based upon ethical, organizational, and financially sound business principles;
- Analyze and evaluate daily operations and improve them.
Learning Outcomes for Health Science and Pre-pharmacy
Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students are expected to:
- Master fundamental principles of natural science, social science and mathematics, read the scientific literature, and critically evaluate research findings;
- Use reference materials, empirical methods, and statistical and computing skills to solve occupational problems, detect/resolve problems and errors, and develop/test/validate new models;
- Abide by laboratory safety rules, policies, and regulations, recognizing any unsafe conditions and correcting them;
- Instruct others in occupational and/or health and wellness practices and procedures;
- Make decisions based upon ethical principles.
Learning Outcomes for Respiratory Care
Program Learning Outcomes: Graduates from the program will possess the following Knowledge, skills, and behaviors: (Associate and Bachelors)
- The ability to comprehend the body of technical information according to nationally accepted standards as being related to the role and scope of practice for the advanced respiratory care practitioner, and to utilize and apply that knowledge appropriately in the diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and management of patients.
- The ability to perform all of the clinical procedural skills associated with the role and scope of practice of the advanced respiratory care professional.
- The set of personal behaviors expected of the advanced respiratory care professional.
- Meet nationally accepted standards for the scope of practice of the advanced respiratory care practitioner as stated in the Standards and Guidelines for the profession of respiratory care promulgated by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC).
- Utilize and apply knowledge of accepted respiratory care procedures in the diagnostic evaluation, treatment, and management of patients.
- Adhere to the code of ethics for the respiratory care professional.
- Abide by the laws of the State of Ohio.
- Master fundamental principles of natural, physical, and social science and mathematics related to respiratory care.
- Read the scientific literature and critically evaluate clinical research findings related to respiratory care.
- Use reference materials, empirical methods, and statistical and computing skills to solve occupational problems, detect/resolve problems and errors, and develop/test/validate new models.
- Abide by safety rules, policies and regulations recognizing any unsafe conditions and correcting them.
- Instruct others in occupational practices and procedures.
- Supervise the work of entry-level practitioners.
- Make decisions based on ethical principles.
- Respect privacy and confidentiality practices maintaining compliance with HIPPA standards for practice including the use of technology.
