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If you love helping others, nursing and health sciences may be your calling.
Careers in healthcare are always in demand, and so are Penn College graduates. Gaining extensive hands-on experience in labs and through clinical experiences, our students are driven to succeed and determined to make tomorrow a better place.
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Allied Health
Take the lead in a non-direct patient care within the growing healthcare field.
Biomedical & Prehospital
Explore the engaging intersection of biology and medicine or prepare for a rewarding career in emergency medical services.
Dental Hygiene
Start with an associate's degree and then complete your bachelor's degree online.
Healthcare Leadership & Administration
Expand your career opportunities beyond your clinical role with this 100% online program designed to develop leadership skills.
Nursing
Prepare for a rewarding career filled with flexibility and opportunity.
Physical Therapist Assistant
Promote an active recovery process and help patients lead pain-free lifestyles.
Physician Assistant
Gain the expertise to evaluate, diagnose, and treat medical conditions.
Radiography
Use the latest technology to help the healthcare team make informed medical decisions.
Surgical Technology
Become an integral part of an O.R. team, providing care to patients before, during, and after surgery.
Paramedic Certificate
Earn a paramedic certificate in just 12 months through Workforce Development at Penn College.
Minors & Immersions
Pair a minor with any bachelor's degree, or an immersion with any bachelor's or associate's degree.
Programs
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School of Nursing & Health Sciences News
11.08.2024
Nursing students donate 'stuffies' for kids' cuddly comfort
Students in a pediatric nursing class brought cuddly gifts to a clinical experience last week with a Geisinger Life Flight crew in Danville. Life Flight provides medical air transportation. Among the students was Kristy L. Creasy, whose now teenage daughter, then 10 years old, founded a local nonprofit called Aly’s Monkey Movement.
10.21.2024
Penn College Community Physical Therapy Clinic planned
A physical therapy clinic – staffed by students supervised by licensed professionals, and offering free services to volunteer community participants in need – is planned for Fall 2025 at Pennsylvania College of Technology. The clinic is being funded by Penn College President Emeritus Davie Jane Gilmour, whose gift will be used to purchase much of the needed equipment, upgrade the space (the former Occupational Therapy Assistant Lab), and support the first two years of operations at the facility.
10.17.2024
Medical Imaging Club educates with Pink Out
Penn College’s Medical Imaging Club continued its Pink Out tradition, dressing in rosy hues recently to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The club, made up of students in the radiography program, holds the Pink Out to honor those who have battled or are battling breast cancer and to educate the community about breast cancer, breast self-exams and the role radiographers play in the detection and treatment of breast cancer.
Dean's Message
“Students receive hands-on learning in laboratory settings that simulate real-world healthcare experience. Through application of knowledge and clinical judgment, students learn side-by-side with faculty and healthcare professionals to expand their learning in preparation for entry into the workforce. Our strong industry partnerships provide our students with the opportunity to work with the latest advanced technology while working collaboratively with providers in advanced medicine and patient care."
Valerie Myers, EdD, MSN, RN
Dean of Nursing & Health Sciences
Summer Camps
Summer is a time for exploring
We get it. Committing to a career path is a big decision. Summer Camps are the perfect introduction to hands-on education. Join us for a program this summer and see what Penn College is all about.
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Health Careers
Discover a variety of health careers including dental hygiene, nursing, physical therapy assistant, physician assistant, surgical technology, and more.
Students Entering Grades 9-12
