MTech | College of Health and Public Service

UVU has partnered with Technical Institutions in the state and created a pathway for students who complete a 900-hour certificate program from a Technical Institution to receive credit towards a degree at UVU.

AAS Healthcare Services

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Articulated Institutions

Students who successfully complete one of the following programs from MTECH will be able to receive credit towards the AAS Healthcare Services Degree

Mountainland TEchnical COllege

Medical Assisting
Medical Billing & Coding
Radiography Technology
Sterile Processing Technician
Surgical Technician

Uintah Basin TEchnical COllege

Medical Assisting
Practical Nursing

Dixie TEchnical COllege

Medical Assisting
Practical Nursing

Coursework for AAS

To earn the AAS Healthcare Services degree, students will be required to complete an additional:

18 credits of specific general education
9 credits of core courses
30 credits of health electives
6 credits of general electives

Students who complete an articulated MTECH program will receive 30 credits of HTLH 1900. These credits will apply towards electives in a BS Degree.

Degree Advancement

Students who have completed the AAS degree can advance their education at UVU. Some programs that students will continue into include:

AS Pre-Professional
BS Nursing
BS Health Care Administration
BS Public Health
BS Health Science
and many more

Program Learning Outcomes

Utilize the specialized knowledge and skills necessary in various health professions.
Develop effective strategies in communicating ethically and culturally sensitive information that engage individuals and communities in the promotion of health policies, programs, and interventions.
Recognize basic anatomy and physiology.