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- Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences (USU) History
- Programs of Study
- College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS)
- Admission Process
- General Education
- Aerospace Medical Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Aerospace Physiology Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Advanced Tactical Provider, B.S.H.S
- Cardiovascular Technology, A.S.
- Emergency Medical Services, A.S.
- Education and Training Administration and Leadership, A.S.H.S.
- Global Community Health, B.S.H.S.
- Health Physics Technology, A.A.S.
- Histology Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Hospital Corpsman Basic
- Independent Duty Corpsman - Submarine, B.S.H.S
- Independent Duty Corpsman - Surface, B.S.H.S
- Medical Laboratory Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Neurodiagnostic Technologist, A.S.H.S.
- Nuclear Medicine, B.S.
- Nutrition Science
- Occupational Therapy Assistant, A.S.
- Ophthalmic Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Opticianry, A.S.H.S.
- Pharmacy Technology, A.A.S.
- Public Health Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Radiation Protection / Health Physics Technology, A.A.S.
- Radiologic Technologist, A.S.H.S.
- Respiratory Care, A.S.
- Urology Technician, A.S.H.S.
- Graduate School of Nursing (GSN)
- School of Medicine (SOM)
- Graduate Education Office (GEO)
- Postgraduate Dental College (PDC)
- Courses
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Aerospace Physiology Technician, A.S.H.S.
Overview
The Aerospace Physiology Technician program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to support the Naval Aviation Survival Training Program (NASTP). This program provides instruction in NASTP administration, aircrew survival training, aviation life support equipment, emergency egress systems/operations, NASTP training devices, US Navy Lifeguarding, and academic instructor training. Upon completion of this program, graduates will be prepared for assignment as an Aerospace Physiology Technician.
Degree Requirements
General Education Requirements
Communication - Written
| ENG 1301 | English Writing | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Communication - Oral
Quantitative Science - Math
Quantitative Science - Health Science
| HSCI 1300 | Health Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Quantitative Science - Natural Science
| SCI 1300 | Natural Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Human Science - Humanities
Human Science - Social Science
| MILS 1301 | Military Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Major Requirements
| APT 2202 | Aviation Life Support Systems and Altitude Physiology | 2 |
| APT 2203 | Physiological Aviation Hazards | 2 |
| APT 2301 | Aviation Survival | 3 |
| APT 3304 | Aviation Survival Instructor | 3 |
| Approved Resident Coursework | 5 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Free Electives - Approved Coursework
Total Credit Hours: 60