What is Allied Health?
Allied Health professionals are at the core of healthcare delivery. They work with physicians and other members of the health care team to deliver high-quality patient care services for identifying, preventing, and treating disease and disabilities. Each allied health practitioner has formal education and clinical training, along with the necessary credential, certificate, or licensure.
Why is Allied Health important?
The field of Allied Health is one that is rapidly expanding in the United States and in Southern California. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 17 of the top 30 fastest growing occupations are in the health-related professions. Additionally, the BLS projects that health care employment will increase by an average of 22% over the next 10 years, which is almost double the rate of other industries.
The two leading healthcare trends in the United States are the increase in the aging population and the epidemic of obesity. These two trends will influence health care for the next generation and we seek to be strategically positioned to help train future healthcare providers.
What types of jobs are available to me once I complete a degree in the College of Allied Health?
Allied Health professionals include Athletic Trainers, Exercise Physiologists, Health Educators, Health Information Managers, Healthcare Administrators, Laboratory Technicians, Nursing or Medical Assistants, Physical Therapists, and more.
The specific program of study you choose will determine what future career options are available to you. Visit the specific site for each degree program and learn more:
Clinical Health Science: Visit the Bachelor of Science in Clinical Health Science page.
Communication Disoders: Visit the Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders page.
Health Education: Visit the Bachelor of Science in Health Education page.
Health Science: Visit the Bachelor of Science in Health Science page.
Healthcare Administration: Visit the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration page.
Kinesiology: Visit the Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology page.
Pre-Physical Therapy: Visit the Bachelor of Science in Pre-Physical Therapy page.
Master of Science in Athletic Training: Visit the Master of Science in Athletic Training page.
Master of Science in Kinesiology: Visit the Master of Science in Kinesiology page.
What is the Admissions process for the College of Allied Health?
The College of Allied Health does not have a special admissions process but follows the application requirements provided by the Office of Admissions. You can find more information for applying to California Baptist University at http://www.calbaptist.edu/admissions/howtoapply.aspx
Once you have been accepted as a student at California Baptist University, you can declare one of the many majors within the College of Allied Health as your choice of study.
Are there scholarships available for students within the College of Allied Health?
Yes. The College of Allied Health is proud to offer scholarships to our students. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please review the scholarship application here: 2012-2013 CAH Scholarship Application
More questions?
Contact the CBU College of Allied Health
8432 Magnolia Avenue, James 106, Riverside, CA 92506
(951) 343-4619
alliedhealth@calbaptist.edu