Introduction to Allied Health
Course Id:   779
Penn Foster College

Course Overview
InstitutionPenn Foster College
SubjectHealth and Medical Technology
Education LevelCollege - 2 Year
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Course Description
This course is designed to provide a discussion of strategies for completing the Allied Health programs as an independent learner. In addition, it gives an introduction to health care, the allied health industry, and the role that allied health professionals
play in that industry. Focus is on the different elements and jobs in the allied health field. The course also provides an overview of the history of medicine and documentation, health-care reimbursement, technology in health care, important professional skills, and professional organizations helpful to allied health professionals.


Penn Foster College requires a Proctored Final Exam. Proctor Final Exam requests are made by submitting the Proctor Form after the student submits the first course assignment.

Delivery Method

  • Internet
  • Real-Time Web-Based Teacher Access


  • Course Materials
    Penn Foster College will have course materials, if any, shipped directly to students. There is no additional cost for course materials.

    Course Availability
    Course NumberRigorFormatStructureCredit EquivalentSchedule
    NFDCFUSP779DeliveryCompleteFullSelf Paced

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