Allied Health Programs
Our Allied Health education programs provide training for individuals who want to work in healthcare, but not as physicians or nurses. These programs provide training across a wide range of healthcare-related fields, including medical imaging science, medical technology, clinical laboratory science/laboratory technology, and radiology technology. Students in these programs typically take classes in subjects such as anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical ethics, as well as receive hands-on training in a clinical setting. The lengths of these programs vary, but often can be completed in two to four years, and lead to an Associate degree, Bachelor degree, or to a Certificate.
The goal of Allied Health education is to prepare graduates for entry-level positions in hospitals, clinics, private healthcare practices, and other healthcare settings. Graduates of our Allied Health programs are eligible to obtain licensure and take certification exams in their chosen field (as applicable) because our programs are all nationally accredited.
Program policies apply equitably to faculty, students, and preceptors, regardless of teaching/learning location. All SNAH faculty follow the policies and are evaluated in accordance with the FDU Faculty Handbook and the SNAH Bylaws and Policy Manual. All SNAH students, regardless of degree program or track, follow the policies and are evaluated in accordance with the FDU Student Bulletins and the SNAH Student Manual.
Allied Health Professions: Career Video Links
What is RADIOGRAPHY?
What is SONOGRAPHY??
What is MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE?
What is HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT?
Tuition Discount for Allied Health Completion Degree Students
Licensed/certified professionals (e.g., Radiographers, Clinical Laboratory/Medical Technicians, Respiratory Therapists) who complete their bachelor’s degree at FDU in one of our “completion degree” tracks will receive a discounted rate such that degree completion is usually achieved for under $20,000 (and often can be covered in full by employee tuition assistance programs). For 2024-25, this rate per credit is $672/credit. (Students receiving this discounted rate are not eligible for merit awards.)
Your Next Step in Allied Health at FDU…
| If this is your preparation … | and this is your goal … | then this is your program… |
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| High school graduate including completion of appropriate high school studies | High-demand career in healthcare in three years or less; Preparation for a career in Radiography | |
| High school graduate including completion of appropriate high school studies | Preparation for career in Radiologic Technology | Allied Health Technology BS: Radiologic Technology Concentration |
| High school graduate including completion of appropriate high school studies | Preparation for career in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology | |
| High school graduate including completion of appropriate high school studies | Preparation for career in Medical Sonography in either Cardiovascular Sonography OR Diagnostic Medical Sonography specialization |
Cardiovascular Sonography Concentration Diagnostic Medical Sonography Concentration |
| High school graduate including completion of appropriate high school studies | Preparation for a career as a Respiratory Therapist (COMING SOON!) | Allied Health Technology BS: Respiratory Care Concentration |
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Licensed (or license-qualified) Medical Imaging Professional with an Associate degree |
BS degree-level career opportunities |
COMPLETION PROGRAM |
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Certified (or certification-qualified) Clinical Lab Scientist/Medical Technologist with an Associate degree |
BS degree-level career opportunities |
COMPLETION PROGRAM |
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Licensed (or license-qualified) Respiratory Therapist with an Associate degree |
BS degree-level career opportunities |
COMPLETION PROGRAM |
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AART-Certified or licensed Radiographer (or license-qualified) with an Associate degree |
BS degree-level career opportunities |
COMPLETION PROGRAM Allied Health Technology BS: Radiologic Technology Concentration |
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Allied Health professional (any type) with an Associate degree or hospital certificate |
BS degree-level career opportunities |
COMPLETION PROGRAM |