Department of Allied Health

Welcome to the Department of Allied Health at Western Kentucky University. As you navigate our site we hope that you find everything that you are looking for; if you don't, please feel free to contact the Departmental Office Associate at 270-745-2427.

In the Department of Allied Health our mission is to provide a quality educational experience, instill professionalism, encourage life long learning, and assist students in the pursuit of excellence in their chosen field.

Allied Health is defined as all of the professional, technical and supportive workers in patient care, public health and health research. Allied Health professions encompass a wide distribution of personnel with various levels of health education and training, which enables them to function as a members of the health care team.

Our department is composed of five health related programs:

• Dental Hygiene

• Health Sciences

• Health Information Management

• Physical Therapy

• Paramedicine (KEMSA)

 

Dental Hygiene

 The Dental Hygiene program offers the following degree programs:

• The Associate of Science Degree
• The Bachelor of Science Degree
• The Bachelor of Science Education Track Degree

Enrollment into the Dental Hygiene program is limited to 28 students per year. Please click on the Dental Hygiene Tab for additional information about the admissions process and  program standards and requirements.

Health Sciences

The Bachelor of Health Sciences program is a rapidly growing degree program. The Bachelor of Health Sciences program currently offers the following concentrations:

• Environmental Health Sciences
• General Wellness
• Gerontology
• Health Promotions
• Health Services
• Social Services

The Bachelor of Health Science program allows Associate of Applied  Degree prepared students to pursue the Bachelor of Health Sciences degree with a specific transfer agreement. Please contact the program adviser for specific transfer details. Please click on the Bachelor of Health Sciences Tab for additional information.

Health Information Management

The Health Information Management program offers the following degree program:

• Associate of Science Degree
  

The Health Information Management program prepares students to become the health care professional responsible for maintaining components of Health Information Systems consistent with the medical, administrative, ethical, legal,regulatory, and accreditation requirements of the health care delivery system.

Enrollment into the Health Information Management program is limited, please click on the Health Information Management Tab for additional information.

Physical Therapy

Physical Therapy offers the following degree

• Doctor of Physical Therapy Degree  (DPT)

Physical Therapy is a new program offered at Western Kentucky University. Please see the Physical Therapy Tab for more information.

Paramedicine (KEMSA)

Please see the Paramedicine (KEMSA) Tab for more information.