Nursing & Health Sciences Articles

John W. “J.J.” Magyar II, a part-time/substitute faculty member in Pennsylvania College of Technology’s paramedic technology program, recently completed the requirements to maintain his designation as a Chief Fire Officer by the Center for Public Safety Excellence. In addition to his work at Penn College, Magyar serves the Montgomery Volunteer Fire Co.

Dental hygiene students prepare to board their plane. Kristan S. Delbo (left) and Kathrine E. Dixon, with children during a study-abroad trip to Nicaragua over Spring Break. Dixon with her first patient in Nicaragua Brandie L. Pate (left) and Karlee A. Smith await their patients' arrival.

U.S. Rep Tom Marino (back row, second from left) meets with the Penn College group: Back row from left, Debra J. Lupert, Daniel K. Christopher and Brittany Temple, and, front row from left, Alia M. Smith, Erin L. Waltz and Tiffany M. Farran. Gathering in the Capitol are, from left, Daniel K. Christopher; students Alia M. Smith, Brittany Temple, Erin L. Waltz and Tiffany M.

Three people connected with the paramedic technology program at Pennsylvania College of Technology were honored at the Journal of Emergency Medical Services’ EMS Today national conference and expo, held March 5-9 in Washington, D.C. Dr. Gregory R. Frailey (center), medical director for the paramedic technology and physician assistant programs at Penn College, accepts the John P.

Amanda Dippold, a student of The Commonwealth Medical College, offers input for her group, led by Sharon K. Waters, second from right, dean of health sciences and NCPA IPEC member. Penn College emergency medical services student Daniel R. Harrison offers his professional opinion. Penn College physician assistant student Brice R.

Panelists, from left, are Lycoming College students Anna Tietzel, from Germany; Ellen Laur, Great Britain, and Quynh Vu, Vietnam; and Penn College student Hanan Almuhathab, a surgical technology major from Saudi Arabia. International students from Penn College and Lycoming College shared their experiences during a Global Women's Panel discussion held Thursday in the Bush Campus Center.

With a combined tenure of 26 years, women’s volleyball head coach Bambi A. Hawkins and men’s cross-country head coach Michael J. Paulhamus have announced their retirement from their respective positions at Pennsylvania College of Technology. “Both of these coaches have brought much success to Penn College,” said Director of Athletics Scott E. Kennell.

Katherine P. Wylezik, enrolled in the applied health studies: occupational therapy assistant concentration, has been chosen as the Student of the Month at Pennsylvania College of Technology. Wylezik, of Bernville, serves as a Community Assistant for off-campus housing and has been a Residence Life Office clerk for more than three years.

Keynoter Kelsey A. Coppersmith, Class of 2012 Keepsake journals were provided to attendees. Guests move through the buffet line. Spring color accents the table. Student-athletes gather with coaches, family members. The eighth annual Women in Sports Day was held Sunday in Penn's Inn, hosting 65 current and prospective Penn College student-athletes, coaches and guests.

Four new programs in dynamic career fields – mechatronics, emergency management, applied technology and magnetic resonance imaging – will soon complement the list of more than 100 academic majors offered at Pennsylvania College of Technology.