Welcome to the Health Sciences Division at Maine College of Health Professions! You are now a member of a small group of students who are about to begin an educational program dedicated to educating highly skilled, competent allied health professionals, including medical assistants, phlebotomists, and some of you will be on your way to a Diagnostic Sonography Program. Two programs are offered in the Health Sciences Division: Associate degree in Health Sciences – Pre-Professions (AHS), and Associate of Science in Pre-Diagnostic Sonography (Pre-DMS).
The Associate degree in Health Sciences (AHS) Pre-Professions program serves as a pre-professions program, offering students interested in nursing or medical imaging programs a longer runway to complete general education courses prior to starting their ultimate program of choice. The program consists of courses from the following academic areas: Biology, English, Math, Humanities, Healthcare Sciences, Psychology, and Philosophy. Courses offered focus on general education, human health, and preparation for certifications in Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy. As part of the courses you can take for medical assisting and phlebotomy, you will experience didactic instruction, hands on laboratory experiences, and practicums that allow you to hone, and demonstrate the skills you have acquired in the AHS program. Once you have completed the medical assisting and phlebotomy classroom, lab, and practicum requirements, you are eligible to sit for the certificate examinations.
The Associate of Science degree in Pre-DMS program offers a comprehensive pathway for students who are not eligible for the DMS Advanced Certificate program, guiding them toward a career in sonography. This program combines rigorous classroom instruction, hands-on laboratory practice, and valuable clinical experience to provide students with a solid foundation in anatomy, physiology, patient care, and ethical practices. The curriculum focuses on the essential principles of ultrasound technology and the imaging techniques employed across various sonographic specialties. Students also have the opportunity to become certified in medical assisting and phlebotomy. Upon successful completion of the program, students will qualify to apply for the Advanced Certificate of Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, continuing their professional development toward becoming registered diagnostic medical sonographers.
The college you have entered will provide you with the opportunity to learn, but you must be responsible to use the opportunity to your advantage. The college faculty and staff of the Health Sciences are always available to help you and facilitate your learning process. We expect you to make the best of all opportunities for learning. We cannot learn for you.
Students are responsible for abiding by the policies and procedures located in the College-Wide Student Handbook available to all students of the college on the website. The information provided in this Health Sciences Student Handbook will complement the information found in the College-Wide Student Handbook and provide details specific to students enrolled in the AHS and Pre-DMS programs.
The purpose of this handbook is to provide you with a guide to program policies, procedures, philosophy, organization, and other information. You should be able to find answers to many of your questions. If you need further information, please feel free to speak with the Dean or the faculty in your program. It is essential that you read, understand, and abide by the policies presented in this handbook.
The college reserves the right, with due notice, to change or suspend any portion of the information contained in this student handbook.