Health Sciences Division Overview

The Health Sciences Division offers programs within the departments of Emergency Medical Services, Medical Assistant Technology, Nursing, Physical Education, Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant, Therapeutic Massage and Veterinary Technology. Physical Education courses, including health education, first aid, and activity courses, are taught on all three campuses of Southern Union during the mornings, afternoons, and evenings. Nursing is taught on the Wadley and Opelika campuses. Emergency Medical Technician, and Advanced Emergency Technician are taught on the Wadley Campus. Emergency Medical Technology (EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic), Radiologic Technology, Surgical Technology, Wellness, and Therapeutic Massage are taught on the Opelika Campus. The Medical Assistant Technology Program, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, and Veterinary Technology Program are offered on the Valley Campus.  The Nursing Assisting and Basic & Advanced EMT programs may be offered at Valley, Wadley, or Opelika.

For information on accrediting agencies, please got to the Accreditation section in the General Information section of the catalog.