Allied and Rehabilitative Health

Diagnostic medical sonography is a rapidly growing technology used to locate, evaluate and record pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data to aid the physician in the diagnosis and prevention of disease.

Histotechnicians are integral members of the healthcare team. It is the job of the histotechnician to prepare sections of human tissue from biopsy or autopsy for microscopic examination.

Tremendous advances in medicine have resulted in an ever-increasing demand for diagnostic laboratory tests. The complexity of laboratory sciences today requires a highly trained technician to carry out these intricate analyses.

Occupational therapy is the use of purposeful activity and interventions to promote health and achieve functional outcomes in areas such as activities of daily living, work, play, or education activities.

Physical therapist assistants work under the supervision of a physical therapist utilizing prescribed activities to help patients recover physical function lost through disease, injury or other causes, and to relieve pain and promote healing.

A radiographer is a person who uses x-radiation, a knowledge of anatomy, and imaging principles to aid physicians in the diagnosis of disease, in monitoring patient progress, in controlled screenings for early detection, or in research.

Respiratory Therapists work under the direction of a physician to evaluate, treat and care for patients with breathing disorders.

Surgical technologists are healthcare professionals who work closely with surgeons, anesthesiologists, registered nurses and other surgical personnel in an operating room to deliver optimal patient care.

The CCRI Computed Tomography Imaging certificate program prepares licensed radiographers with the scientific knowledge and skills to produce useful and complete diagnostic studies for all areas and systems of the body.

A magnetic resonance imaging technologist uses magnets and radio waves, a knowledge of anatomy, and imaging principles to aid physicians in the diagnosis of disease.

Mammography is a specialized form of X-ray imaging used to detect and diagnose breast cancer at an early stage.

A phlebotomist is an important member of the healthcare team. Phlebotomists obtain blood specimens by venipuncture and skin puncture.

A hemodialysis technician, also known as a renal dialysis technician, provides direct patient care and assists with the operation and maintenance of hemodialysis equipment.

The Therapeutic Massage certificate program offers students a strong scientific background for the understanding and application of various soft tissue techniques to promote health and wellness.