Students in the Health Occupations Program learn firsthand by actual exposure to the various careers in health care, class and laboratory procedures, guest speakers, role-playing and more. In addition to classroom and lab work, students complete on-site training hours at local skilled care nursing facilities.
This program is designed to help students discover possible career pathways in the overall health care field.
An individual completing this program could pursue the following career paths:
- Nursing
- Radiology
- Sports Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Physician’s Assistant
- Medical Doctor/Physician
Some examples of opportunities for Postsecondary Education:
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford
- Jamestown Community College
- Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn College)
- Penn State University
Dual Enrollment Credits Offered in Program:
MTR100, Medical Terminology Survey
MTR104, Basics of Medical Terminology
Industry Recognized Certifications:
Pennsylvania Department of Health Nurse Aide Registry, Heart Saver CPR, Heart Saver First Aide, Heart Saver AED; Career Safe OSHA 10