Welcome to the Allied Health Technology program at the WMCTC:
The Allied Health program provides training in body structure and
function, first aid—including CPR, medical ethics, medical terminology, medical
math, patient care, nutrition and feeding skills, to name a few areas covered.
Students are able to leave the program with the necessary skills to find
entry-level employment in nursing homes, hospitals, and doctor’s/dentist’s
offices.
The Allied Health Technology Field:
The Allied Health
field includes some of the most rapidly advancing careers in modern science.
Recent changes in technology, the increasing use of sophisticated equipment, and
the expansion of the field throughout the nation have created a sharp demand for
individuals certified in these many allied health fields.
Student Organizations/Community Enrichment:
HOSA is a national student organization endorsed by the U.S.
Department of Education and the Health Science Technology Education Division of
ACTE. HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health
care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.
HOSA participants compete in a variety of areas in regional, state and national
competitions. The WMACTC Allied Health Technology program has sent student
competitors to the national competition on a regular basis.