The prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the protection of mental and physical well-being are services provided by health care professionals. The Allied Health program provides instruction in a variety of health-related occupations under the instruction of two Registered Nurses. Included are clinical experiences in health-related careers. There are multiple certifications available, with the opportunity to enter into high paying, entry level positions upon graduation, or pursue post-secondary education.
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
Professional Skills:
Professionalism • Communication •Leadership • Critical Thinking • Organization • Teamwork
Career Opportunities or Field Positions:
Licensed Practical or Registered Nurse • Occupational Therapist (or Assistant) • Physical Therapist (or Assistant)
• Speech Therapist • Radiologist/Ultrasound Technician • Phlebotomist • Nurse Aide • Surgical Technician
What Certifications can I earn?
CPR and AED Training • Nurse Aide Registry – PA • Stop the Bleed • OSHA for Healthcare
What College Credits can I earn?
Click here for information on how you can earn college credits while in your Career Tech program.
Program Requirements and Expectations:
-Proficient in math and reading comprehension.
-Basic computer skills
-Minimal absences
-Scheduled home-based CTE days.
Uniform Requirements:
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
Student Organizations?
Students may join the HOSA (Health Occupations of America) student organization. HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition to students enrolled in health science education and biomedical science programs or have interests in pursuing careers in health professions. Visit http://www.hosa.org/ for more information.
What else should I know?
Level 3 students have the potential to complete work-based learning through the cooperative education program.
Sharla Dunlap
Ms. Dunlap is a graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Her industry experience includes more than 20 years in a wide variety of health care settings.
Marla Moore
Ms. Moore is a graduate of Penn State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health
Policy and Administration and an Associate degree in Nursing. She has over 25 years
experience working as an RN in a wide variety of health care settings. Ms. Moore also has her
Administrator Director Certification.
