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Frequently Asked Questions

The following addresses some frequently asked questions regarding Allied Health program information, application process, advisement, enrollment, and other related topics.

Programs

  • What Allied Health programs are available at St. Philip's College?
    The Allied Health Department offers various Associate Degree, Certificate of Completion, and Enhanced Skills programs. Students may refer to the Allied Health Programs page for further information.
      
  • Are the Allied Health programs affiliated with local facilities?
    Each Allied Health program has Memorandum of Agreements in place with several local facilities.
     
  • What transportation responsibilities will students have?
    All Allied Health students are responsible for transportation to classes and clinical sites.
      
  • Are there any Allied Health programs or courses offered at night weekends, or distance learning?
    Most Allied Health programs and classes are offered during the day.  However, some courses within various programs are offered during evening, weekend, and distance learning. Students should contact individual program faculty for available options.
     

Application Process

  • Do I have to apply for admission to all Allied Health programs?
    Yes.  A separate application MUST be submitted for consideration for admission to any Allied Health program. Students may refer to the Application Process and Guidelines page for further information.
      
  • What should I include in the one-page narrative required for application?
    The one-page narrative for the Allied Health application packet may include your reasons for applying for this program, interest in the profession, hobbies, family information, or any other items that will provide information for the reviewers about yourself.
      
  • What immunizations or tests are required for clinical assignments?
    All students accepted into an Allied Health program MUST present evidence of having met immunization requirements as part of the application process and before student is allowed to being any clinical assignment. Students may refer to the Quick Reference Checklist for further information on required immunizations.

Advisement & Enrollment Process

  • Who can I contact for advisement of an Allied Health program?
    New students interested in any Allied Health program may contact the Allied Health Advisor-in-Residence for assistance regarding program information, prerequisites, application procedures, enrollment procedures, etc. Contact information for the Allied Health Advisor-in-Residence is provided below.
     
         Linda Y. Solis
         lsolis51@mail.accd.edu
         (210) 486-2642 or (210) 486-2050
         Science Building, Rm 118
1801 Martin Luther King Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78203 (210) 486-2000
Southwest Campus 800 Quintana Road San Antonio, Texas 78211 (210) 486-7000

St. Philip's College is a member institution of the Alamo Colleges.