Allied Health
3 courses · San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026
ALLH 48 Basic Skills for Health Care Careers
- Units
- 2
- Hours
- 32 - 36 hours lecture
This course is designed to prepare students interested in entering the health care industry for the college level interdisciplinary skills required in math, oral and written communication. In-class essay development, mathematical word problems, logical reasoning and professionalism are emphasized.
ALLH 49 Introduction to Health Careers
- Units
- 1.5
- Hours
- 24 - 27 hours lecture
This introductory course is designed for students interested in entering the human or veterinary health care industry. This course explores the history and key aspects of the practice of health care in the United States The content provides ways to identify general aptitudes and skills required in health careers and provide students with an opportunity to match individual aptitudes, interests and abilities to specific health careers.
ALLH 290 Independent Study
- Units
- 1-3
- Hours
- 48-162 hours other
This course is for students who wish to conduct additional research, a special project, or learning activities in Allied Health and is not intended to replace an existing course in an Allied Health program. In this course students will have a written contract with their instructor for activities such as: preparing problem analysis, engaging in primary research, preparing reports, and meeting with the instructor at specific intervals.