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PRE-ALLIED HEALTH PREPARATION Careers That Start Here Allied health is the segment of the health care field that delivers services involving the identification, evaluation, and prevention of diseases and disorders; rehabilitation; and health systems management. Some allied health care providers work collaboratively with other providers, including physicians, nurses, dentists and pharmacists. They play roles in evaluating and assessing a patient’s needs, performing diagnostic procedures, keeping the physician and others informed of the patient’s progress and caring for the patient. Others work independently as specialists in areas such as exercise and speech, or they work in administrative or health informatics fields. The allied health professions mainly fall into two broad categories: technicians/technologists/ assistants and therapists/practitioners: • Technicians are trained to perform specific procedures. Their education can last less than two years, but many programs have prerequisite courses and can, therefore, take three years or more. • The educational process for therapists or practitioners is more intensive and includes acquiring procedural skills. In addition, students learn to evaluate patients, diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans and understand the rationale behind various treatments in order to judge their appropriateness and potential side effects. Educational curricula teach students to evaluate patients’ responses to therapy and make appropriate decisions about continued treatment or modification of treatment plans. Careers that can start with a degree in an allied health field • Doctor of Oriental Medicine • Chiropractor • Licensed Vocational Nurse • Registered Nurse • Nurse Practitioner • Physician’s Assistant • Orthotic & Prosthetic Practitioner • Occupational Therapist • Recreational Therapist • Occupational Therapy Assistant • Physical Therapy Assistant • Chronic Care Assistant • Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistant • Health Administrator • Optometrist • Speech-Language Pathologist • Audiologist • Dental Hygienist • Pharmacy Technologist • Radiology Technician or Therapist • Respiratory Therapist or Technician • Nuclear Medicine Technician • Sonographer • Ultrasound Technician • Surgical Technologist • Medical Laboratory Technician • Cardiovascular Technologist • Home Health Aide • Massage Therapist • Medical Interpreter • Community Health Worker • Patient Advocate • Clinical Research Coordinator • Medical Illustrator • Genetic Counselor

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PRE-ALLIED HEALTH PREPARATION

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Allied health is the segment of the health care field that delivers services involving the identification, evaluation, and prevention

of diseases and disorders; rehabilitation; and health systems management. Some allied health care providers work collaboratively with

other providers, including physicians, nurses, dentists and pharmacists. They play roles in evaluating and assessing a patient’s needs, performing diagnostic procedures, keeping the physician and others informed of the patient’s progress and caring for the patient. Others work independently as specialists in areas such as exercise and speech, or they work in administrative or health informatics fields.

The allied health professions mainly fall into two broad categories: technicians/technologists/assistants and therapists/practitioners:

• Technicians are trained to perform specific procedures. Their education can last less than two years, but many programs have prerequisite courses and can, therefore, take three years or more.

• The educational process for therapists or practitioners is more intensive and includes acquiring procedural skills. In addition, students learn to evaluate patients, diagnose conditions, develop treatment plans and understand the rationale behind various treatments in order to judge their appropriateness and potential side effects. Educational curricula teach students to evaluate patients’ responses to therapy and make appropriate decisions about continued treatment or modification of treatment plans.

Careers that can start with a degree in an allied health field

• Doctor of Oriental Medicine

• Chiropractor• Licensed Vocational Nurse• Registered Nurse• Nurse Practitioner• Physician’s Assistant• Orthotic & Prosthetic

Practitioner• Occupational Therapist• Recreational Therapist• Occupational Therapy

Assistant• Physical Therapy Assistant• Chronic Care Assistant

• Orthotic & Prosthetic Assistant

• Health Administrator• Optometrist• Speech-Language

Pathologist• Audiologist• Dental Hygienist• Pharmacy Technologist• Radiology Technician or

Therapist• Respiratory Therapist or

Technician• Nuclear Medicine

Technician

• Sonographer• Ultrasound Technician• Surgical Technologist• Medical Laboratory

Technician• Cardiovascular Technologist• Home Health Aide• Massage Therapist• Medical Interpreter• Community Health Worker• Patient Advocate• Clinical Research

Coordinator• Medical Illustrator• Genetic Counselor

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Core College Subjects You Will Study

• General Biology • General Chemistry• Human Anatomy & Physiology • Intermediate Algebra and, potentially, Statistics

Chabot College Degrees – 2-year programs

For a career in this field you will need to complete, at minimum, either an associate’s degree program that provides specific career training or a bachelor’s degree program. Many fields require a master’s degree or a doctorate.

Earning an associate’s degree at Chabot can prepare you for transfer to a 4-year college or university or to an associate’s level career training program. The credits you earn at Chabot are applied at the transfer institution, making your program there approximately two years shorter. Many allied health career programs have course pre-requisites for application; these courses must be completed before you can apply for the program (e.g. Nursing, Radiology Technician, etc.) and can be taken at Chabot.

• Biology, emphasis in Allied Health - Associate of Arts• Liberal Arts, emphasis in Math and Science – Associate of Arts

Local 4-Year to 5-Year College and University Programs

These programs will grant you a Bachelor’s Degree in the following fields:@ Cal State East Bay• Health Sciences, concentration in Administration and Management• Health Sciences, concentration in Community Health• Health Sciences, Pre-Clinical Preparation Option• Kinesiology – concentration in Therapeutic Studies• Nursing• Recreation, concentration in Recreational Therapy• Speech Pathology and Audiology

@ San Jose State University• Communicative Disorders and Sciences• Health Sciences (general)• Health Sciences, concentration in Health Services Administration• Nursing• Recreation, concentration in Therapeutic Recreation

@ San Francisco State University• Communicative Disorders• Health Education• Nursing

DENTAL HYGIENE

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In performing the dental hygiene process of care, the dental hygienist assesses the patient’s oral tissues, overall health, and disease risks;

develops a dental hygiene diagnosis based on clinical findings; formulates evidence-based, patient-centered treatment care plans; performs the

clinical procedures outlined in the treatment care plan; educates patients regarding oral hygiene and preventive oral care; and evaluates the outcomes of educational strategies and clinical procedures provided.

Clinical procedures provided by a dental hygienist typically include removal of plaque, calculus and stains from the teeth; exposing and processing dental X-rays; applying cavity-preventive agents, such as fluorides and pit and fissure sealants; and administering antimicrobial agents.

Core College Subjects You Will Study

• Clinical Dental Hygiene • Community Dental Health• Dental Radiology • Intermediate Algebra• General and Oral Pathology

Chabot College Degree – 2-year program

• Dental Hygiene – Associate in Arts

Admission to the Dental Hygiene Program is by competitive application. In order to apply you must complete the following required courses:

Prior to February 1 of the year of application:• Human Anatomy with lab• Human Physiology with lab• Microbiology with lab• Applied Chemistry for Allied Health with lab (2 semesters)

Prior to June 30 of the year of application:• Fundamentals of Speech Communication• General Psychology• Principles of Sociology

Before applying, it is also recommended that you complete all of your General Education requirements as well as:• The Science of Nutrition• Responding to Emergencies• Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

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The application period is November 15 - January 29 (dates may vary slightly each year), and the program would start the following Fall semester. Information and the application can be found at www.chabotcollege.edu/dhyg .

Other local community colleges with nursing programs include: Foothill College and Diablo Valley College.

Licensure

After completing a dental hygiene degree, students must pass National Dental Hygiene Board exam and the California Dental Hygiene State Board Licensure exam to obtain their registered dental hygienist license.

Helpful High School CoursesStudents interested in pursuing a career in the dental field can take the Dental Assisting Program at Eden Area ROP in Hayward during their Junior and Senior years in High School. Students will receive instruction in Dental Assisting as well as hands on practice of required skills. Many Dental Assistants continue their education and become Dental Hygienists or Dentists. If you are a student at a Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo or Castro Valley high school and are interested in a Dental career, talk to your counselor today about enrolling.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

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In the field of emergency medical services (EMS), there are different levels of certifications for provider of care, all of which have the

knowledge and skills to transport patients and provide them with emergency care. Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) are the most

common type of providers in all of EMS. They are the entry-level patient care provider in this field, followed by Advanced EMTs and then paramedics.

Emergency medical care provided by EMTs may involve control of bleeding, application of bandages and/or splints, administration of oxygen, resuscitation of persons in cardiac or respiratory arrest, treatment of shock, assistance in childbirth, control of mentally disturbed persons, treatment of poisoning or burn victims, or assistance in evacuation.

Paramedics are advanced providers of emergency medical care and are highly educated in topics such as anatomy and physiology, cardiology, medications, and medical procedures. They build on their EMT education and learn more skills such as administering medications, starting intravenous lines, providing advanced airway management for patients, and learning to resuscitate and support patients with significant problems such as heart attacks and traumas.

Careers that can start with a degree in Emergency Medical Services• Emergency Medical Technician• Advanced Emergency Medical Technician• Paramedic• Mobile Intensive Care Nurse• Emergency Room Technician• Anesthesia Technician• Obstetrics Technician

• Psychiatric Transporter• Patient Care Transport Aide• EMS Training Officer• Emergency Medical Services Education

Coordinator• Health Care Coordinator

Topics you will study

• Patient Assessment• Patient Stabilization, Extrication, and

Triage• Airway Management• Medical, Behavioral, and Obstetrical/

Gynecological Emergencies

• Traumatic Injuries• Hazardous Material Emergencies• Ambulance Operation and EMS

Procedures

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Chabot College EMT Program – 2 semesters

To become an EMT in the State of California, you will need to successfully complete an approved EMT training program, like the one at Chabot College.

First Semester:

• EMS 1 – First Responder: completion of this course and the knowledge and skills test qualifies you for an Emergency Medical Responder Certificate and an American Heart Association “Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider” Certificate.

Second Semester:

• EMS 2 – Emergency Medical Technician-basic: provides training in the foundation skills and knowledge required of the EMT-1 scope of practice. The EMT-1 certification is the minimum requirement for ambulance attendants and most entry level firefighter positions. EMT-1 certification is also required for entry into paramedic training.

• EMS 2w – Patient Stabilization, Extrication & Triage: patient stabilization techniques to include safe patient extrication from a simulated motor vehicle accident. Includes triage for multi-casualty incident/disaster management.

Certification

After you have completed your training, you must pass a National Registry written and skills certifying examination and apply for certification at a local EMS agency.

Helpful High School Courses

Students interested in pursuing a career in the Emergency Medical Services field can take the First Responders Program at Eden Area ROP in Hayward during their Junior and Senior years in High School. Students will receive hands on practice of required skills and instruction of related material. If you are a student at a Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo or Castro Valley high school and are interested in an Emergency Medical Services career, talk to your counselor today about enrolling.

HUMAN SERVICES & PSYCHOLOGY

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Your career path in human services depends on your personality and your interests. However, a desire to help others, as well as a

sympathetic nature and the ability to listen, are essential for those who are interested in pursuing a career in this field. There are a number of

different career specialties you can choose from:

• Marriage and Family: Marriage and family therapists help families learn to work better together. They also provide guidance for couples and families trying to improve their relationships.

• School Guidance: School counselors help children in elementary, junior high and high school find their personal, social, and educational goals. This includes helping them overcome behavioral and social issues, as well as helping them decide on a career and higher education path.

• Mental Health: Depression and other issues related to mental health can be difficult to overcome. Mental health counselors work with their clients to help them cope with difficult situations. These counselors also help family members learn how to manage their relatives with mental health issues.

• Rehabilitation: Rehabilitation counselors work with people that have physical and mental disabilities. Rehab counselors also help people who were hurt on the job, older people with health problems, and people recovering from alcohol or drug problems.

• Substance Abuse: Substance abuse counselors help others get their addictions under control. They also work closely with families of addicts by organizing support groups.

Careers that can start with a degree or certificate in Human Services or Psychology• Rehabilitation Counselor• Substance Abuse/Addiction Counselor• Community Mental Health Worker• Social Worker• Art Therapist• Psychologist• Marriage, Family & Child Counselor• Mental Health Counseling

• Psychiatric Technician• Mental Health Technician• Human Service Worker• Crisis Hotline and Suicide Prevention

Counselor• Behavioral Therapist/Analyst• Community Social Service Provider• Genetic Counselor

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Core College Subjects You Will Study

Chabot College Degrees and Certificates – 1-year to 2-year programs

Educational requirements to enter careers in this field vary widely – from high school graduation with on the job training to doctorate degrees. Your counselor can help you determine the requirements for the careers that interest you.

Earning an Associate’s Degree can prepare you for transfer to a 4-year college or university. In particular, students who earn the Associate in Arts for Transfer degree and meet the CSU minimum eligibility requirements are guaranteed admission to a CSU, but not necessarily to a particular campus or major. The credits you earn at Chabot are applied at the transfer institution, making your program there approximately two years shorter.

• Human Services – Associate in Arts or Associate in Science• Liberal Arts, emphasis in Social & Behavioral Sciences – Associate in Arts• Psychology – Associate in Arts for Transfer• Case Management for Human Services – Certificate of Proficiency• Multicultural Awareness/Relations for the Service Provider – Certificate of Proficiency• Multicultural Awareness/Self Reflection – Certificate of Proficiency

Local 4-Year to 5-Year College and University Programs

These programs will grant you a Bachelor’s Degree in the following fields:

• Psychology• Communication• Multicultural Environments • Case Management

• Interpersonal Relationships• Counseling Skills and Theories• Potentially, Intermediate Algebra and

Statistics

@ Cal State East Bay• Psychology• Sociology, emphasis in Social Services

@ San Francisco State University• Psychology• Social Work

@ San Jose State University• Psychology• Social Work• Behavioral Science

@ University of California, Davis• Psychology• Sociology, emphasis in Social Services

@ University of California in Berkeley, Merced, and Santa Cruz• Psychology

KINESIOLOGY

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Kinesiology is an academic discipline that involves the study of human movement and its impact on health, society, and quality of

life. Students will study physiological, mechanical, and psychological aspects of human kinetics. Applications of kinesiology to human health

include biomechanics, strength and conditioning, sport psychology, rehabilitation, and sport and exercise.

Careers that can start with a degree in kinesiology• Adapted Physical Activity• Aquatics Director• Athletic Administration• Athletic Trainer• Biomechanist• Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist• Coaching at School or College• Corporate Wellness Manager• Director of Youth Camps/Sport Programs• Ergonomic and Human Factors Specialist• Epidemiologist – Physical Activity• Exercise Physiologist• Fitness Instructor • Program Director at Fitness Center • Massage Therapist• Medical Doctor/Physician

• Occupational Therapist• Personal Trainer• Physical Education Teacher • Physical Therapist• Physician Assistant• Recreational Therapist• Registered Nurse• Respiration Therapist• Sport Management• Sport Psychologist • Sports Information Director• Sports Journalist• Sports Marketing• Sports Officiating• Strength and Conditioning Coach

Core College Subjects You Will Study

• Kinesiology• General Biology• General Chemistry• Human Anatomy & Physiology• Physical Education Activities• Intermediate Algebra and, possibly, Statistics

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Chabot College Degrees and Certificates – 1-year to 2-year programs

Educational requirements to enter careers in this field vary widely – from high school graduation with on the job training to doctorate degrees. Your counselor can help you determine the requirements for the careers that interest you.

Earning an Associate’s Degree can prepare you for transfer to a 4-year college or university. In particular, students who earn the Associate in Arts for Transfer degree and meet the CSU minimum eligibility requirements are guaranteed admission to a CSU, but not necessarily to a particular campus or major. The credits you earn at Chabot are applied at the transfer institution, making your program there approximately two years shorter.

• Physical Education – Associate of Arts• Kinesiology – Associate in Arts for Transfer• Liberal Arts, emphasis in Math and

Science – Associate of Arts• Liberal Arts, emphasis in Kinesiology and

Wellness – Associate of Arts• Aquatics – Certificate of Achievement

and of Proficiency

• Coaching – Certificate of Achievement and of Proficiency

• Fitness Instructor – Certificate of Achievement and of Proficiency

• Sports Injury Care – Certificate of Achievement and of Proficiency

Local 4-Year to 5-Year College and University Programs

These programs will grant you a Bachelor’s Degree in the following fields:

@ Cal State East Bay• Kinesiology – concentration in Exercise Nutrition & Wellness• Kinesiology – concentration in Physical Activity Studies• Kinesiology – concentration in Physical Education Teaching• Kinesiology – concentration in Social Justice• Kinesiology – concentration in Therapeutic Studies• Athletic Training• Recreation – concentration in Recreation Therapy

@ San Francisco State University• Kinesiology – concentration in Exercise & Movement• Kinesiology – concentration in Physical Education

@ San Jose State University• Kinesiology – concentration in Adapted Physical Activity• Kinesiology – concentration in Pre-Professional Preparation• Kinesiology – concentration in Exercise & Fitness Specialist• Kinesiology – concentration in Movement Science• Kinesiology – concentration in Societal Studies• Kinesiology – concentration in Sport Management• Recreation – concentration in Therapeutic Recreation

MEDICAL ASSISTING

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Medical assistants perform routine administrative and clinical tasks to keep the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors

and optometrists running smoothly.

Medical assistants have both administrative and clinical duties. They may answer the telephone, greet patients, fill out medical records and update them as needed, schedule appointments and handle correspondence and billing.

On the clinical side, medical assistants often are the people who take medical histories, prepare patients for examination, assist the doctor during appointments and perform basic laboratory tests, along with other clinical responsibilities.

Careers that start with a degree or certificate in medical assisting:

• Clinical Medical Assistant• Administrative Medical Assistant• Medical Assistant• Orthopedic Assistant• Podiatric Assistant• Chronic Care Assistant• Home Health Aide• Hospice Aide• EKG Technician• Ophthalmology Assistant• Chiropractic Assistant

Core College Subjects You Will Study

• Clinical Skills• Medical Office Skills• Medical Coding• Medical Terminology• Anatomy and Physiology• Possibly Intermediate Algebra

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Chabot College Degree and Certificate – 1-year and 2-year programs

Most jobs in this field require a minimum of a certificate. Earning an associate’s degree typically grants higher pay and can serve as a stepping stone toward health careers requiring more education or training.

• Medical Assisting – Associate in Arts, Certificate of Achievement

Certification

Upon satisfactory completion of the Medical Assisting Curriculum the graduate is eligible to take the Certified Medical Assistant Exam (CMA-AAMA) sponsored by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA).

Helpful High School Courses:

Students interested in pursuing a career in the Medical field can take the Medical Careers Program at Eden Area ROP in Hayward during their Junior and Senior years in High School. Students will receive instruction in various medical specialties, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, hands on practice of administrative and clinical procedures in the medical office and billing/coding. Eligible students have the opportunity to participate in an internship at a local hospital, clinic or doctor’s office to obtain further hands on experience. If you are a student at a Hayward, San Leandro, San Lorenzo or Castro Valley high school and are interested in a Medical career, talk to your counselor today about enrolling.

NURSING

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Registered nurse roles range from direct patient care and case management to establishing nursing practice standards, developing

quality assurance procedures, directing complex nursing care systems, as well as conducting clinical research and teaching in nursing programs.

RNs also develop and manage nursing care plans, instruct patients and their families in proper care and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health.

Careers that start with a degree or certificate in nursing

• Registered Nurse— Critical Care Nurse— Emergency Nurse— Hospice/Palliative Care Nurse— Labor and Delivery Staff Nurse— Neonatal Nurse— Nephrology Nurse— Nurse Educator— Nurse Executive— Oncology Nurse— Orthopaedic Nurse— Perioperative (O.R.) Nurse— Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse— School Nurse— Staff Nurse— Women’s Health Nurse

• Careers Requiring Master’s Degrees— Clinical Nurse Specialist— Nurse Anesthetist— Nurse Midwife— Nurse Practitioner

Core College Subjects You Will Study

• Fundamentals of Nursing Practice• Infectious Disease• Gerontological, Pediatric, Obstetric, and Adult Nursing• Pharmacology• Nutrition• Pathophysiology

NURSING

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Chabot College Degree – 2-year program

Admission to the Nursing Program is by competitive application. In order to apply you must complete the following required courses:

• Human Anatomy with lab• Human Physiology with lab• Microbiology with lab• Fundamentals of Speech Communication or Interpersonal Communication• General Psychology• Principles of Sociology

Before applying, it is also recommended that you complete all of your General Education requirements.

The application period is November 1-January 31, and the program would start the following Fall semester. Information and the application can be found at:www.chabotcollege.edu/nursing

• Nursing – Associate in Arts• LVN to RN Pathway – Associate in Arts

Other local community colleges with nursing programs include: Merritt College, City College of San Francisco, College of San Mateo, Contra Costa College, De Anza College, Mission College, Ohlone College.

Local 4-Year to 5-Year College and University Programs

These programs will grant you a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing:

• Cal State East Bay• San Jose State University• San Francisco State University• Samuel Merritt University• Holy Names University• University of San Francisco

Licensure

After completing a nursing degree, students must pass the NCLEX-RN exam to obtain their registered nursing license.

NUTRITION

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Nutrition is the science that interprets the interaction of nutrients and other substances in food in relation to maintenance, growth,

reproduction, health and disease of an organism. Within the field, students can follow four general pathways:

1. Clinical – work in clinical settings in assessing, designing, and implementing dietary strategies and nutritional therapies, often for a specific medical issue.

2. Community – work in schools, community health clinics and recreational centers, or government agencies to address specific nutritional needs and issues in specific populations (elderly, children, etc.).

3. Management – work in institutions that depend on large-scale food service to help manage and optimize performance in these facilities by developing recipes, planning menus, sourcing food and meeting the latest recommendations for health and nutrition.

4. Research and Development - Food scientists and technologists use chemistry, biology, and other sciences to study the basic elements of food. They analyze the nutritional content of food, discover new food sources, and research ways to make processed foods safe and healthy.

Careers that start with a degree in nutrition

Core College Subjects You Will Study

• Clinical Dietician• Sports Dietician• School Food Service Director• Community Nutrition/

Health Educator• Nutrition Journalist• Chef• Pharmaceutical Sales Rep• Consumer Advocate• Public Health Official

• Extension Agent• Quality Control Manager• Food Buyer• Food Distributor• Food & Drug Inspector• Food Technologist/Scientist• Family and Consumer

Scientist• Weight Loss Specialist• Wellness Instructor

• Sports Nutrition Specialist

• Nutrition Researcher• Nutrition Policy Maker• Public Health Policy Maker• Wellness Center Manager• Food Compliance Officer• Lactation Consultant

• Nutrition• General Biology• General Chemistry• Intermediate Algebra and Statistics,

potentially Calculus

For the Clinical & Community Pathways you will also study

• Anatomy & Physiology • Psychology • Economics and Accounting

For the Management Pathway you will also study

• Business and Economics

For the Research & Development Pathway you will also study

• Calculus • Physics • Organic Chemistry

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Transfer Preparation at Chabot College

Almost all of these careers require a minimum of a bachelor’s degree.

Chabot College offers classes in the core subjects (Nutrition, Biology, Chemistry, Math) that you will need for transfer to a program at a 4-year college or university. The credits you earn at Chabot are applied at the transfer institution, making your program there approximately two years shorter.

Local 4-Year to 5-Year Programs

These programs will grant you a Bachelor’s Degree in the following fields:

@ University of California Davis• Clinical Nutrition• Nutritional Science – specialization in Nutritional Biology• Nutritional Science – specialization in Nutrition in Public Health• Food Science

@ University of California Berkeley• Nutritional Sciences (general)• Nutritional Sciences – specialization in Dietetics• Nutritional Sciences – specialization in Physiology and Metabolism & Molecular Toxicology

@ San Jose State University• Nutritional Science (general)• Nutritional Science – concentration in Nutrition Education• Nutritional Science – concentration in Sports Nutrition• Nutritional Science – concentration in Food Management• Nutritional Science – concentration in Environmental Food & Health Specialist• Nutritional Science – concentration in Dietetics• Nutritional Science – concentration in Food Packaging

Licensing Requirements for Dieticians

A nutritionist who has completed a bachelor’s program of study (Clinical Nutrition or Dietetics) approved by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) and passing an exam, is considered to be a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). In addition to a bachelor’s degree, RD and RDN certification requires 1200 hours of supervised training through an approved internship or work-study program.

An intermediate level of certification is available for those who have completed a 2-year associate’s degree program (see Dietetic Technician program at Merritt College in Oakland), plus an additional 450 hours of supervised internship or work-study experience. Licensing as a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) or a Nutrition and Dietetic Technician, Registered (NDTR) can be sufficient for entry-level positions in the field of nutrition, and are also available to those who have finished a 4-year bachelor’s degree but have not yet completed the full internship requirements for RD/RDN licensure.

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Many health professions, particularly those requiring a master’s degree or higher, need a solid grounding in biology, chemistry, physics,

and mathematics. These careers start with college major in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field and usually lead to either

specialized training or graduate school.

Careers that can start with a degree in a STEM field

Core College Subjects You Will Study

Chabot College Degrees – 2-year programs

Earning an Associate’s Degree can prepare you for transfer to a 4-year college or university. The credits you earn at Chabot are applied at the transfer institution, making your program there approximately two years shorter.

• Biology – Associate in Arts• Chemistry – Associate in Science• Liberal Arts, emphasis in Math and Science – Associate in Arts

• Medical Doctor/Physician/Surgeon• Physical Therapist• Pharmacist• Dentist• Veterinarian• Genetic Counselor• Environmental Health & Safety Officer• Biotechnology Researcher• Biomedical Engineer• Anesthesiologist Assistant• Cytotechnologist• Blood Bank Technology Specialist• Forensic Scientist• Psychiatrist

• Pathologist• Osteopathic Physician• Bioethicist• Optometrist• Podiatrist• Epidemiologist• Public Health Officer/Manager• Biomedical Laboratory Scientist• Immunologist• Microbiologist• Psychologist• Medical Researcher• Clinical Research Coordinator

• General Biology• Cell & Molecular Biology• Genetics• General Chemistry

• Organic Chemistry• Physics• Calculus, potentially Statistics

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Local 4-Year to 5-Year College and University Programs

These programs will grant you a Bachelor’s Degree in the following fields:

@ Cal State East Bay• Biochemistry • Biological Science – General Biology option• Biological Science – Cell and Molecular option• Biological Science – Forensic Science option• Biological Science – Microbiology/Biomedical Lab Science option• Biological Science – Physiology option• Chemistry• Health Sciences – Pre-Clinical Prep option

@ San Jose State University• Biomedical Engineering• Biological Science• Biological Science – concentration in Microbiology• Biological Science – concentration in Molecular Biology• Biological Science – concentration in Systems Physiology• Chemistry• Chemistry – concentration in Biochemistry• Forensic Science – concentration in Biology• Forensic Science – concentration in Chemistry

@ San Francisco State University• Biochemistry• Biology• Biology – concentration in Cell and Molecular Biology• Biology – concentration in Microbiology• Biology – concentration in Physiology• Biology – concentration in Zoology

@ University of California, Berkeley• Chemical Biology• Chemistry• Cognitive Science• Integrative Biology• Molecular and Cell Biology - Biochemistry and Molecular Biology • Molecular and Cell Biology - Cell and Developmental Biology • Molecular and Cell Biology - Genetics and Development • Molecular and Cell Biology - Immunology • Molecular and Cell Biology - Neurobiology • Molecular and Cell Biology • Public Health• Microbial Biology• Molecular Toxicology

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Local 4-Year to 5-Year College and University Programs (continued)

@ University of California, Davis• Biotechnology• Global Disease Biology• Human Development• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology• Biological Sciences• Cell Biology• Genetics and Genomics• Microbiology• Neurobiology, Physiology and Behavior• Biomedical Engineering• Chemistry• Chemistry, Applied, emphasis in Forensic Chemistry• Cognitive Science• Pharmaceutical Chemistry• Psychology, emphasis in Biology

@ University of California, Santa Cruz• Biochemistry and Molecular Biology• Biology• Biology, emphasis in Human Biology• Chemistry• Chemistry, emphasis in Biochemistry• Cognitive Science• Molecular, Cell and Developmental Biology• Neuroscience• Bioengineering, Rehabilitation concentration

@ University of California, Merced• Biological Sciences• Biological Sciences, emphasis in Developmental Biology• Biological Sciences, emphasis in Human Biology• Biological Sciences, emphasis in Microbiology and Immunology• Biological Sciences, emphasis in Molecular and Cell Biology• Chemical Sciences• Chemical Sciences, emphasis in Biological Chemistry• Cognitive Science