School of Nursing & Health Sciences

Make a positive impact in the world of healthcare.

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

Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Cross-curricular collaboration explores poverty

Can you survive a month in poverty? That was the key question at a recent Community Action Poverty Simulation explored by Penn College students in various majors in the School of Nursing & Health Sciences and School of Business, Arts & Sciences. Poverty simulations have been held at the college since Spring 2019, but the Spring 2025 event was the first to cast a wider net of cross-curricular collaboration.

Friday, May 2, 2025

WTI/WACC Reunion celebrates past, present

An occasion to reminisce and renew, a special reunion welcomed alumni of Williamsport Technical Institute and Williamsport Area Community College back to campus. The predecessor institutions of Pennsylvania College of Technology laid the groundwork for today’s educational achievements and are an important part of the college’s legendary legacy. The gathering also celebrated the 60th anniversary of the founding of WACC, one of the state’s first community colleges, in 1965.

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Student-organized event gets kids moving

Pennsylvania College of Technology physical therapist assistant students recently provided an activity-filled morning to 70 elementary school children in the college’s Field House. Seeking a service-learning project, students invited special education classes from Jersey Shore Area, Loyalsock Township, South Williamsport Area and Williamsport Area school districts to a jungle-themed event, dubbed “Wildcat Kids in Motion."

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Gain global experience

See the world via Williamsport. Take your education abroad and get hands-on experience learning about your industry on a global scale.

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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

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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. 


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Leading with skill and passion

When you study at Penn College, your instructors will do more than know your name. They'll get to know you. Experienced, passionate, and dedicated to your success, Penn College faculty are here to support your academic journey.

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