School of Continuing and Professional Studies: Applied programs in

management, law, and allied health

Allied health: clinical healthcare professions

• B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science

• B.S. in Healthcare Emergency Management

• B.S. in Exercise Physiology (medical track)

• Undergraduate Minor in Emergency Medical Systems (new EMT-B course)

B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science

A cornerstone of preventive medicine:• Test all kinds of bodily fluids for infection/disease• Work with a physician’s team to diagnose/treat illness• Discover the presence of new pathogens,

viruses, bacteria, toxins

B.S. in Clinical Laboratory Science

Numerous Career PathwaysResearch / Practice / Specialty Areas

Laboratory Assistant / Phlebotomist

Medical Laboratory Technicians

Histologic Technician

Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Biomedical Researcher

Cytogenic TechnologistCytotechnologist

Employment change. Employment of clinical laboratory workers is expected to grow 14 percent between 2006 and 2016, faster than the average for all occupations. The volume of laboratory tests continues to increase

with both population growth and the development of new types of tests.

B.S. Healthcare Emergency Management

Prepare for and manage emergencies in a health care setting• Understand National Incident Management System (NIMS) Incident

Command System (ICS) Applications in an academic medical center (Maywood)

• Top employers of emergency management specialists are local governments, state governments, general medical and surgical hospitals, power generation and supply services, and emergency and other relief services.

B.S. in Healthcare Emergency Management

Careers and pathways beyond managing emergencies:• Public health (MPH); medical degree• Public administration; state and local government• Homeland security and federal emergency

management

B.S. in Exercise Physiology

(medical track)

Exercise science majors study the science of the human movement, learning how to help people live healthier lives through exercise and nutrition. In a medical setting, they assess metabolic rates, treat those afflicted by stroke, respiratory, or cardiac disease, and assist in the physical rehabilitation of sports injuries and accidents.

B.S. in Exercise Physiology (medical track)this major starts in Spring Semester 2010

Related Majors:

• Biomedical Engineering

• Gerontology

• Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

• Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

• Pre-Physical Therapy

• Sports and Fitness Administration

Related Careers:

• Athletic Trainers

• Chiropractors

• Coaches and Scouts

• Dietitians and Nutritionists

• Massage Therapists

• Physical Therapists

• Recreation and Fitness Workers

Emergency Medical Systems:New Undergraduate Minor (available to all students)

Become certified as an Emergency Medical Technician – Basic level (EMT-B)• Emergency medical technicians are trained to provide immediate care for sick or injured people and transport them to medical facilities. They usually work in teams of two and may request additional assistance from police or fire departments. Loyola’s EMTs work with in collaboration with Campus Safety.• EMS courses are approved for civic engagement and service learning core credit• Prepare for a career in public health, community service, medicine, nursing, paramedic response, or emergency management

School of Continuing and Professional Studies:

Applied Programsin Allied Health Care

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