Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS)
The University of Minnesota Medical Laboratory Sciences program is the only accredited four year degree granting program at a public institution in the state of Minnesota. Medical laboratory scientists play a crucial role in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients.
Occupational Therapy (OT)
The University of Minnesota's OT program is the only public professional-level program in Minnesota and one of the oldest OT programs in the United States. OT professionals work with children and adults who have physical, cognitive, or emotional disabilities that interfere with their ability to engage in life's tasks.
Welcome to the Center for Allied Health Programs
The Center for Allied Health Programs (CAHP) was established in 2006 as an academic structure to foster innovation and collaboration toward educating the next generation of allied health professionals and to address Minnesota's projected statewide shortages in the health professions. The Occupational Therapy Program (OT) offers a Doctorate of OT (OTD) degree and the Medical Laboratory Sciences Program (MLS) offers a baccalaureate as well as a Masters-level degree (MMLS).
Our Mission
The Center for Allied Health Programs' mission is to improve the delivery of collaborative care to the people of Minnesota by educating and training allied healthcare professionals to meet the increasing workforce demands. The CAHP coordinates with the Minnesota State colleges and university system in the efficient deployment of resources and collaborates with private health systems to lead in the education for specialized skills to produce the next generation of allied health professions researchers and faculty members.
Our Values
The success of CAHP will be achieved by providing excellence in nontraditional, hybrid healthcare education. These programs will be agile, financially sustainable, learner‐centered, future‐oriented, leveraging technology and talent, with statewide access and monitored outcomes.
