Allied Health Programs
The Occupations
Registered Nurse (A.D.N.)
LVN – RN Bridge
Licensed Vocational Nurse
A.S. in Pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Medical Laboratory Technology
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Occupations
The field of allied health offers many exciting and rewarding career opportunities. At Navarro College, we provide students with several avenues to assist in their pursuit of a career in allied health. Nurses, both RNs and LVNs, make up the largest portion of health care providers. The demand for nurses is expected to grow faster than the average for all other occupations. RNs provide direct patient care, assist physicians with procedures, and provide supervision for other health care workers. LVNs provide basic bedside care, perform procedures and treatments, assist RNs and physicians in providing care and treatments, perform procedures in physicians’ offices, and may provide supervision for nursing assistants and aides in long-term care facilities.
Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) play a crucial role in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disease. They examine and analyze body fluids and cells. They examine specimens for bacteria, parasites or other micro-organisms; analyze the chemical content of fluids; match blood for transfusions, and test for drug levels in the blood. The MLT field is rated in the top 20 best jobs.
Occupational Therapy Assistants and Physical Therapist Assistants may work with individuals who seek to maximize the functional areas of their lives or are limited by physical disease or injury, psychological or social dysfunction, developmental or learning disabilities, or other disorders, trauma, or conditions.
Career Outlook
| Outlook |
Occupation |
Average Salary |
| Excellent |
Registered Nurse |
$40,000-80,000 |
| Excellent |
Licensed Voc. Nurse |
$28,000-38,000 |
| Excellent |
Medical Lab Tech |
$41,398 |
| Excellent |
Occupational Therapy Asst. |
$50,000+ |
| Excellent |
Physical Therapist Asst. |
$50,000+ |
Sources: U.S. Department of Labor Elementary Statistical Methods and the Texas Workforce Commission.
Degree Plans
Registered Nurse Associate Degree Nursing
LVN to RN Bridge Option
Licensed Vocational Nursing
Medical Laboratory Technology
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapist Assistant
Pre-Bachelor of Science in Nursing