Introduction

Mission Statement

AdventHealth University (AHU) is a Seventh-day Adventist institution specializing in healthcare education in a faith-affirming environment. Service-oriented and guided by the values of nurture, excellence, spirituality, and stewardship, the University seeks to develop leaders who will practice healthcare as a ministry. 

Vision

AdventHealth University is a leader in healthcare education, transforming the science and practice of whole-person care and developing influential professionals of uncommon compassion.

Values

AHU fosters NURTURE by creating a respectful, inclusive, supportive, and empowering environment for all.

AHU expands EXCELLENCE by advancing innovative teaching, experiential learning, and serious scholarship.

AHU cultivates SPIRITUALITY by offering opportunities for all to grow in relationship with God.

AHU promotes STEWARDSHIP by optimizing human potential, positive relationships, and valuable resources.

Spiritual Foundation

Students at AdventHealth University are encouraged to take the opportunity to explore the spiritual dimensions of their lives.  The faculty, staff, and administration are committed to providing a spiritual environment.  This commitment grows out of beliefs and values, some of which are held in common with other Christian organizations and some that are unique to this institution.

At the core of who we are is the belief in a loving, creating, redeeming God.  As His children, we are all the recipients of His care and are the objects of His saving power.  This fact gives great value to each of us.  It is out of this knowledge that self-worth grows and is the basis for the respect extended to every person.  This value also calls each of us to a high level of integrity and honesty in our dealings with self and others.

These beliefs manifest themselves in several important ways as a Seventh-day Adventist University.  In honor of God’s finished work of creation, we celebrate the Sabbath as a weekly reminder of that act of love. School facilities are closed from sundown Friday to sundown Saturday to allow those who wish to enjoy a weekly Sabbath.  In honor of God’s finished work of salvation at the cross, we encourage you to find your spiritual rest in Him.

Out of respect for our bodies, minds, and spirits as wonders of God’s creation, AdventHealth University promotes a positive, balanced lifestyle.  This includes encouraging regular exercise, a healthy diet, and the avoidance of substances which impair the optimal functioning of body, mind, and spirit.

Finally, the faculty, staff, and administration of AdventHealth University believe that God has a plan for your life.  We are committed to helping you find and fulfill that plan.  As you do so, join us in becoming instruments of God’s love.

Non-Discrimination Statement

AdventHealth University maintains a policy of equal education opportunity for all applicants without regard to sex, race, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, color, or national or ethnic origin. AdventHealth University does not discriminate in its educational or admission policies, financial affairs, employment programs, student life, or services in any University-administered program.

This notice is provided as required by the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information regarding these laws may be forward to the Title IX Coordinator, Starr Bender at:

AdventHealth University
Compliance
Attn: Starr Bender
671 Winyah Drive
Orlando, FL 32803
Ph. (407) 303-5765
Starr.Bender@ahu.edu

Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Associates of Science Programs

Associate of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Associate of Science in Health Sciences

Associate of Science in Occupational Therapy Assistant

Associate of Science in Radiography

Bachelor of Science Programs

Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Graduate Programs

Master of Healthcare Administration

Master of Occupational Therapy

Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice

Doctor of Physical Therapy

AHU Online

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration

Bachelor of Science in Imaging Sciences

RN to BS Nursing (completion option)

Master of Healthcare Administration in Strategy and Innovation

Master of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Spiritual Care

Advanced Imaging Certificate in Computed Tomography

Advanced Imaging Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Advanced Imaging Certificate in Vascular Interventional Radiography

Learning Outcomes

AdventHealth University strives to create an educational environment that fosters the inculcation of its four core values: Nurture, Excellence, Spirituality, and Stewardship. From those four ideals the University has identified seven learning outcomes which inform its curricular and extracurricular endeavors with the goal that they be manifested in the lives of its graduates.

Caring

The AHU graduate will be a caring professional who possesses a willingness to nurture other individuals in the context of healthcare as a ministry.

A caring individual:

1. Defines the concept of caring.
2. Identifies the principles of caring.
3. Engages in caring behaviors.
4. Analyzes the impact of caring behaviors in healthcare.
5. Evaluates caring behaviors of oneself and others in healthcare.
6. Constructs new caring strategies for quality improvement in healthcare.

Communication

The AHU graduate will be an effective communicator who possesses appropriate verbal, nonverbal and written skills in the practice of healthcare as a ministry.

The effective communicator:

1. Employs appropriate mechanics, grammar, and word usage based on American Standard English.
2. Organizes and presents thoughts in a coherent form.
3. Adapts both written and oral communication to the target audience.
4. Analyzes and critiques the communication of oneself and/or others.
5. Reads and evaluates research reports within the healthcare field.
6. Designs and presents scholarly activity.

Critical Thinking

The AHU graduate will be a critical thinker who gathers relevant information and analyzes and uses that knowledge in practicing healthcare as a ministry.

The critical thinker:

1. Identifies critical thinking strategies.
2. Interprets meaning using critical thinking strategies.
3. Classifies information using critical thinking strategies.
4. Develops solutions for complex problems.
5. Evaluates solutions for complex problems.
6. Uses critical thinking strategies in the design and implementation of scholarly activities.

Ethical/Moral

The AHU graduate will exhibit the characteristics of a Christian professional: treating everyone with respect and dignity in the context of healthcare as a ministry.

The ethical/moral individual:

1. Identifies the principles of moral/ethical behavior.
2. Illustrates principles of ethical/moral behavior.
3. Rates or ranks the importance of ethical/moral principles.
4. Applies ethical/moral principles in decision making.
5. Evaluates the ethical/moral principles in healthcare practice.
6. Integrates ethical/moral principles in healthcare practice.

Professional Expertise

The AHU graduate will demonstrate professional expertise by passing appropriate professional examinations and exhibiting proficiencies within the context of healthcare as a ministry.

The professional:

1. Demonstrates an adequate knowledge base of profession.
2. Performs skills appropriate to the clinical environment.
3. Advocates for the patients.
4. Examines the impact and effectiveness of the profession.
5. Supports the profession within the arena of healthcare.
6. Constructs new ideas and/or practices for improvement in the profession.

Service to the Community

The AHU graduate will be one who fulfills their social, civic and environmental responsibilities in their involvement of healthcare as a ministry.

The serving individual:

1. Identifies the needs of under-served populations.
2. Explains the importance of participating in a professional community.
3. Examines strategies to provide service to the community.
4. Engages with civic entities.
5. Evaluates service opportunities completed through self-reflection and peer evaluations.
6. Designs solutions to assist populations in need.

Lifelong Learning

The AHU graduate will be a lifelong learner who pursues excellence and the ongoing acquisition of knowledge and professional expertise.

The lifelong learner:

1. Defines the principles of lifelong learning.
2. Reflects on learning strategies.
3. Engages in a variety of learning opportunities.
4. Demonstrates information fluency.
5. Examines growth and improvement in learning experiences.
6. Develops a personal plan for lifelong learning.​

Assessment of Learning Outcomes

AdventHealth University believes that assessment of learning outcomes and general education competencies should include:

• Both direct and indirect measures
• Assessments at the class level where a variety of techniques can be employed
• Student self-assessment
• Alumni self-assessment
• Use of nationally normed instruments where appropriate and available.

Accreditation

Accrediting Bodies

Inquiries about AdventHealth University accreditation should be directed to the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.