University of Nebraska School of Allied Health Professions

Overview
Chartered in 1869, the University of Nebraska established its College of Medicine fourteen years later in 1883. As a leader in research and an institution dedicated to improving the future of health care in Nebraska and beyond, its Online Worldwide provides 100+ distance education programs for those aspiring to be tomorrow's health care leaders and advance those who already are. The system utilizes different types of distance technology as a mode of delivery for some components of a course or for the entire course, offering several degree advancement options in eleven healthcare fields for practicing allied health professionals, either as refresher courses for topics already studied or to prepare for new areas of study.

Student Appeal
University of Nebraska is consistently ranked near the top third of all national universities both public and private, with a distinguished Allied Health department steep in critical research. Online classes provide the flexibility and freedom working students need to study on their individual schedule, while receiving the same level of quality instruction and training as on-campus classes.

Financial
Federal Student Aid is available to eligible enrollees.

School Facts & Figures

  • Accreditation: Regional, HLC
  • Size: N/A
  • Type: Special Focus Institution 
  • Religious Affiliation: N/A
  • Academic Affiliation: N/A
  • Career Services: Yes
  • Course Schedule: Semester, 12-16 Weeks
  • Credit Options: Transfer
  • Scholarships Offered: Yes
  • Loans Offered: Pell, Stafford, Perkins, FSEOG

Programs Offered:
  • Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory ScienceBachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science
    This well-established program combines a strong curriculum with a clinical component to prepare individuals for CLS/MT national certification exams. The coursework provide patient-centered educational opportunities, enhanced by theoretical study and practical experience in hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunohematology (blood bank), immunology, molecular and management. In addition, the classes emphasize laboratory principles and procedures, clinical significance and application, principles and practice of quality assurance, principles of laboratory management and supervision, safety, instructional methods, and computer applications to produce graduates of the highest competence.
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Radiation Science TechnologyBachelor of Science Degree in Radiation Science Technology
    Featuring a comprehensive combination of lectures, demonstrations, labs, and supervised clinical instruction, this program prepares students for an exciting career in the field of radiation oncology under the guidance of qualified faculty and staff. The courses cover subjects such as Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy, Radiation Therapy Physics, Advanced Radiation Biology, Clinical Oncology, Research Methodologies in Allied Health, Applied Radiation Therapy, and other essentials a graduate needs for success as a radiation scientist or therapist.
  • Master of Physician Assistant StudiesMaster of Physician Assistant Studies
    This curriculum is divided into two phases: the Didactic Phase, covering 13 months of coursework in basic medical sciences, pre-clinical sciences and professional studies; the Clinical Education Phase, consisting of 10 months of mandatory clerkships and 5 months of Elective clerkships. Students delve into topics ranging from structures of the human body to medical ethics, with opportunities to specialize in a primary care area. Graduates gain understanding of professionalism, legal aspects of practice, and systems-based practice utilized in the field.
  • Masters in Perfusion Science Masters in Perfusion Science
    Students of this program receive the education and training necessary to become a professional perfusionist, who is responsible for the selection, setup, and operation of a mechanical device commonly referred to as the heart-lung machine. The extensive coursework enable graduates to run the life-sustaining equipment that keeps patients alive during major surgical procedures as a integral part of an open-heart surgical team.

University of Nebraska School of Allied Health Professions

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