TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Terminology
• Nurse Aide training/certification
• Introduction to Allied Health
•  Diversified Health Occupations
•  More than 75 hands-on client care skills

PROFESIONAL SKILLS

• Professionalism
• Communication
• Leadership 
• Critical Thinking 
• Organization 
• Teamwork

CAREER PATHWAYS

• Licensed Practical or Registered Nurse 
• Occupational Therapist (or Assistant)
• Physical Therapist (or Assistant)
• Speech Therapist 
• Radiologist/Ultrasound Technician 
• Phlebotomist 
• Nurse Aide 
• Surgical Technician

CERTIFICATIONS

• CPR and AED Training
• Nurse Aide Registry – PA 
• Stop the Bleed 
• OSHA for Healthcare

COLLEGE CREDITS

College in the High School – Harrisburg Area Community College

• Enrollment is at the beginning of each semester to take one or more of the following courses in your CareerTech program.
  • AH 140 – Intro to Allied Health (3 credits, on hold)
  • AH 105 – Medical Terminology (3 credits)

College in the High School – Pennsylvania College of Technology

• Enrollment is at the beginning of each semester to take one or more of the following courses in your CareerTech program. Must have a 2.0 GPA.
  • MTR 1404 – Basics of Medical Terminology (3 credits, on hold)

Program of Study (POS) Statewide Articulations, SOAR

• CareerTech will produce the paperwork for each senior whether they are or are not eligible to be exempt from the following credits at the following post-secondary schools. More Information.
• The following are pending renewal and may or may not be offered by May 2025.
  • Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County – 3 credits
  • Commonwealth Technical Institute – 9 credits
  • Crawford County Career & Technical Center Practical Nursing Program – 3 credits
  • Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center – 9 credits
  • Greater Johnstown Career & Technical Center – 3 credits
  • Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Practical Nursing Program – 3 credits
  • Greene County Career & Technical Center – 3 credits
  • Harcum College – 6 credits
  • Harrisburg Area Community College – 6 credits
  • Huntington County Career & Technology Center – 3 credits
  • Lackawanna College – 1 credit
  • Lancaster County Career & Technology Center – 2 credits
  • Lenape Area Vocational Technical School Practical Nursing Program – 3 credits
  • Mercyhurst College – 10 credits
  • Northern Tier Career Center – 3 credits
  • Pennsylvania Highlands Community College – 9 credits
  • Pennsylvania Institute of Technology – 21 credits
  • Western Area Career & Technology Center – 3 credits
  • Wilkes-Barre Area Career & Technical Center – 3 credits

Direct Articulations

• Saint Francis University, Francis Worldwide – 6 credits for an Associate’s degree, 12 credits for a Bachelor’s degree.
  • 25% tuition reduction

NOCTI

• Pass your written assessment to recieve your recommended credit waiver at the Awards Ceremony.
  • 3 credits – Recommended to be awarded in Health Assisting. 1 to 2 additional credits may be awarded based on successful completion of the performance component with the written proficiency exam.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

• Proficient in math and reading comprehension.
• Basic computer skills
• Minimal absences
• Scheduled home-based CTE days.

UNIFORMS

Professional Attire:

• Black scrubs (shirt and pants) and Non-canvas, skid resistant shoes. (Not available from the school store).

 Teacher Directed Semi-Professional Attire: (For select Fridays and Special Activities)

• CareerTech blue or gray t-shirt, zip fleece. These uniforms may be ordered online or purchased at the school store.
• Jeans without holes and program approved shoes.

OUT-OF-POCKET COSTS

• School Uniform
• Lab Kit – Approximately $150

WHAT ELSE TO KNOW

Level 3 students have the potential to complete work-based learning through the cooperative education program.