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Medical advances daily increase the sophistication and range of treatments and preventive measures available. At the same time, the cost of even basic healthcare is rising rapidly in the United States.
Providers in medical, veterinary and health fields focus simultaneously on controlling costs and maintaining high standards of care. As a result, allied health professionals are in high demand. Medical assistants and veterinary technicians work under the direction of physicians and veterinarians, performing patient care and administrative tasks at significant savings. Health-conscious members of the general population are increasingly aware of the benefits of services of personal trainers and massage therapists.
Training for allied health professions
Allied health practitioners include medical assistants, pharmacy technicians, massage therapists, corporate wellness coordinators, veterinary technicians and a variety of laboratory and medical specialists. Allied health degree programs at Utah Career College provide thorough, science-based training for those and related professions.
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Critical members of medical teams
It is common for a physician to tell a patient, “I work closely with my assistant. Feel free to call either of us with a question.” A medical assistant can be a physician’s right hand, taking patient histories, assisting with clinical surgeries, serving as a communication link between the doctor and patient.
A veterinary technician may be expected to handle a wide range of responsibilities — running lab tests, greeting clients, educating pet owners, handling billing and recordkeeping, and assisting with veterinary surgery.
Pharmacy technicians save lives and protect the health of clients, seeing that medications are properly dispensed, patients receive the correct instructions and double-checking prescriptions for accuracy.
Helping people reach higher levels of health and wellness
Massage therapists use healing touch to help clients relax and regenerate. Personal trainers, wellness coaches, recreation leaders and other health and exercise science specialists guide generally healthy people to higher levels of athletic performance and well-being.
Science-based, hands-on training: allied health programs at UCC
At Utah Career College, allied health programs provide rigorous, broad-based training that provides students with scientific and medical knowledge, technical skills, general business training and interpersonal skills. Our programs are monitored by advisory committees that ensure we are providing high-value training for contemporary careers in the various fields.
The demand for formally trained allied health professionals will continue to grow, and our school will continue prepare students to take advantage of career opportunities in related fields.
Explore career options in healthcare and wellness fields
Many of our health degree programs are offered at our three campus locations: Layton, Orem and West Jordan (15 miles south of Salt Lake City Center). Individual classes may also be available through our online education department.
We invite you to contact us to discuss any of our allied health college programs. A representative will answer your questions, help you evaluate opportunities in light of your personal goals and arrange a campus tour. If you decide to enroll, the representative will help you with the entire admissions process and arrange a meeting with a financial aid representative.