Department of Allied Health

The Allied Health Department offers a variety of degree and certificate programs, designed to prepare students for a rewarding career in health care and aid in career growth.
In addition, it prepares students for the opportunity to transfer to bachelor’s degree programs.
The Associate of Arts degree in Health Care Studies is tailored for students entering the health care profession. Health Services Management prepares students for roles in health care administration and management.
The Associate of Arts degree in Public Health is a multidisciplinary program that emphasizes communication and sociology within the context of community health and health care.
The Associate of Applied Science degrees in Dental Hygiene, Diagnostic Medical Imaging, Medical Laboratory Technician and Respiratory Care Technology focus on developing both clinical expertise and critical thinking skills needed for these health care professions, as well as preparing students for transfer to bachelor's degree programs
The department also offers three certificate programs in Medical Assistant, Medical Insurance Billing, and Patient Service Representative, that can be completed in nine months. They are also intended to prepare students for employment and career growth.
If students are uncertain which program and career path is the best fit, consider enrolling in AH 101: Introduction to the Health Care Professions. It's a great way to explore your options and find the right career path!
Department Head
Michele Dattilo
Degree and Certificate Programs
A.A. Health Care Studies
Coordinator: Laura Davidson ldavidson@ccp.edu
A.A. Health Services Management
Coordinator: Rita O’Brien Duszak flukacik@ccp.edu
A.A Public Health
Coordinators: Linda Carr lcarr@ccp.edu, Elizabeth Dalianis edalianis@ccp.edu
A.A.S. Dental Hygiene
Coordinator: Theresa Grady tgrady@ccp.edu
A.A.S. Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Coordinator: Corinne Polito (Interim) cpolito@ccp.edu
A.A.S. Medical Laboratory Technician
Phlebotomy Certificate
Coordinator: Ekaterina Mashkina emashkina@ccp.edu
A.A.S. Respiratory Care Technology
Coordinator: Lauren Diduch ldiduch@ccp.edu
Proficiency Certificate Programs
Coordinator: Michele Dattilo mdattilo@ccp.edu
Transfer Options
Health Care Studies
- Arcadia
- Bloomsburg University
- Cabrini
- Drexel
- Eastern University
- Immaculata
- Jefferson University
- LaSalle University
- Pierce College
- Rutgers University – Camden
- Temple University
Health Services Management
- Arcadia
- Bloomsburg University
- East Stroudsburg University
- Eastern University
- Immaculata University
- Jefferson University
- Pierce College
- Rutgers University – Camden
- St. Joseph’s University
Dental Hygiene
- Bloomsburg University
- Jefferson University
- Rutgers University – Camden
Diagnostic Medical Imaging
- Bloomsburg University
- Jefferson University
- Rutgers University – Camden
Medical Laboratory Technician
- Bloomsburg University
- Jefferson University
- Rutgers University – Camden
Respiratory Care Technology
- Bloomsburg University
- Jefferson University
- Rutgers University – Camden