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The Department of Allied Health offers courses leading to an Associate of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science, an Associate of Science in Radiologic Technology and a Certificate in Pharmacy Technology. In addition to courses that directly support one of the department’s programs of study, Allied Health offers courses to provide introductory or ancillary skills in areas such as EKG technology, medical coding and phlebotomy. The department also offers courses in health sciences.

Accreditation

Louisiana State University at Alexandria is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

The Radiologic Technology Program is accredited by JRCERT (Joint Review Commission on Education in Radiologic Technology), 20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606- 3182 phone (312) 704-5300, fax (312) 704- 5304.

The Clinical Laboratory Science Program is accredited by NAACLS (National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science), 8410 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631-3415, phone (773) 714-8880, fax (773) 714-8886.

The Pharmacy Technology Program is accredited by ASHP (American Society of Health- System Pharmacists), 7272 Wisconsin Ave., Bethesda, MD 20814, phone (301) 657-3000, fax (601) 664-8877.

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Department Info

Mailing Address

  • Allied Health
  • 8100 Hwy 71 South
  • Alexandria, LA 71302

Location/Contact

  • Main Office: Coughlin 101C
  • Phone: (318) 473-6466
  • Fax: (318) 473-6588
  • Email: Contact Us

Upcomming Dates

November, 2009

  • 7 Harvest Hullabaloo
    The Speak Easy Communications Club and Student Government are sponsoring the annual Harvest Hullabaloo beginning with a bonfire across from The Oaks Residence Hall. The bonfire will be follwed by a Battle of the Bands in the Quad featuring several local bands. Admission is free! Contact Dr. Doran O'Donnell for more info at 290-8734.
  • 9 Staff Senate Jam
    LSUA's Annual Staff Senate Jam (jambalaya, salad, bread, drink and dessert). Get your tickets at the Cafeteria October 26-30 from 12:00-12:30 p.m. or at Auxiliary Services.
  • 9 Open Forums with the Chancellor (faculty/staff)
    Open Forums with the Chancellor
  • 10 LSUA Career Exploration Night
    Faculty from each of the 8 Academic Departments along with the Advising Center, Student Services and Admissions will be on hand to help you discover your path!
  • 10 Ells to present: 3 Shades of Green - Creation, Conservation, Communication
    Dr. Kevin Ells, assistant professor of Communication Studies and recipient of a 2009 National Endowment for the Humanities grant to attend the NEH Summer Institute "A Fierce Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and the Roots of Environmental Ethics" will offer insights on environmental communication. The lecture is part of the AEH Cavanaugh Lecture Series. The lecture is free and open to the public.
  • 10 Orientation Session for Spring 2010
    Orientation is designed to welcome new students to the university and to provide them with the kind of information that will help them achieve success in their college careers. Orientation is required for all new freshmen and for transfer students with 12 or fewer hours. Once students have attended orientation and met with an advisor, they can register for classes. To sign up for an orientation, students should call the Advising Center at 767-2604.