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  "edition": "2025-2026",
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  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
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      "markdown": "The Allied Health General Option is designed as a gateway into allied health professions and to prepare students for success in Allied Health certificate program at Sierra and other institutions. This may include training programs for professions such as Dental Hygiene, LVN, Medical Assistant, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Respiratory Care, Radiology Technician, Sonography and others. Some variation in certificate requirements may exist for particular Allied Health programs, therefore, it is essential that students refer to the catalog of their intended transfer institution and contact a counselor to ensure that all required coursework is completed. A certificate is designed to provide career technical skills; it is not equivalent to an associate degree."
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          "title": "Biology: A Human Perspectiveand Biology: A Human Perspective Laboratory",
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          "title": "Microsoft Applications for Business",
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          "title": "Trigonometry",
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