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Lackawanna College, Scranton:
Based in Scranton with satellite campuses across Lackawanna County PA, Lackawanna College provides a wide range of allied health certificate programs that cover a variety of healthcare fields including Nursing, Paramedic Training, Elder Care and more. Designed with thoughtful curricula that are flexible, original, relevant and applicable, our programs give you everything you need to kick-start a rewarding career in the healthcare industry. The programs are run by the Continuing Education Department of Lackawanna College, which is located out of the Healey Academic Center in central Scranton.

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Why Choose Lackawanna College?


- Committed to the Community
We are committed to serving the educational, employment and training needs of the surrounding communities that it serves both at the main campus in Scranton, PA and all of its satellite centers in surrounding communities.

- Dedicated Staff
- Our experienced and professional team of instructors work to ensure you get the most from your time at Lackawanna College

- Focus on the Skills You Need to Succeed
Our goal is to aid the student in obtaining the skill sets necessary to compete and succeed in today’s medical markets and to become an overall well rounded citizen who can go forward and contribute back to the community.

Wide Range of Allied Health & Paramedic Training Programs:

Taught through modern curricula, our programs give you everything you need to kick-start a rewarding career in the healthcare industry. With an emphasis on academic excellence, Lackawanna College introduces its students to bodies of knowledge and career/life skills that will help them to live, learn and work in an informed society. Our programs include:

Allied Health Certificate Programs
- Nurse Aide
- Nurse Aide Refresher Course
- Nursing - Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Elder Care
- Home Health

Paramedic Training Institute Programs
- General Paramedic Training
- PALS (Pediatric Life Support)
- CPR (aka Basic Life Support)
- EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

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Address: 501 Vine Street, Scranton, Pennsylvania, 18509, USA
Some interested visitors submitting program inquiries to our school up to 2022-11-10 were from:

Doylestown; PA; Clarks Summit, PA; Scranton; greentown, pa; and more.
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Behavioral Health & Leadership Dynamics
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Accredited Online, Distance Learning & Live Training.

Based in Baltimore MD, Behavioral Health & Leadership Dynamics (BHLD) provides organizational training, management training, individual & executive coaching services to professionals, supervisors, managers, senior personnel, executive directors, board members, and CEOs.

Our certification programs are taught onsite and online to individuals & corporations in Pennsylvania, and across the U.S.

Aligned with best practices in the field of coaching and human services, BHLD life coaching and leadership training programs are highly-regarded by governmental agencies, the private sector, and the healthcare community.

Distance education offers a flexible & convenient way to learn, and allows you to schedule your study around your work & family life.

BHLD’s coach training is accredited by the Centers for Credentialing and Education (CCE).

In addition, BHLD is approved as an authorized sponsor of continuing education by the following organizations: National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC); American Psychological Association (APA); and the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB).

Endorsement:
“I want to commend you on the excellent coaching you’ve provided to several of our up-and-coming executives.

Since working with you, all have shown visible improvement in the key areas identified for development and each has attributed this growth to the coaching sessions with you."

- Peter Emmons, President of Structure Group Inc.
Fast-Track Certification Programs for Individuals:
CEUs available for some professionals

- Life/Spiritual Mentor
- Life Coach
- Master Life Coach
- Health & Wellness Practitioner
- Corporate Life Coach
- "Start Your Business" - Online Course as a Add-on to the certification programs

Fast-Track Corporate Training for Businesses & Organizations:
- Corporate Life Coach
- Leadership Coach
- Executive Coach
- Organizational Consultant

We also provide Continuing Education for coaches, professional counselors, psychologists & social workers.
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
Courses / Programs
Located in Central Altoona, in Blair County PA, Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center offers a full and part-time Practical Nursing Program that prepares graduates for employment as Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) in a wide variety of health-care settings. The full-time program is a comprehensive, one year healthcare educational program, and students can also opt for the two-year part-time program. As well as delivering quality training, we also collaborate with Blair County Career Link in assisting with placement of individuals upon graduation.

The Practical Nursing Program has continued to receive full approval from the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing since its inception in 1962. Nursing, an art and a science, is concerned with the welfare of people and health service to the community. Practical Nursing is an integral part of the nursing profession. It is the faculty’s responsibility to facilitate a curriculum that prepares students for entry-level employment as Practical Nurses, capable of functioning as safe practitioners.
Full and part-time Practical Nursing Program with LPN employment preparation

Modules include:
- Fundamentals of Nursing
- Basic Patient Care
- Nursing Skills and Procedures
- Pediatric Nursing
- Maternity Nursing
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Surgical Nursing
- Pharmacology
- Integrated Nutrition
- Personal & Vocational Relations
National Personal Training Institute, Pittsburgh
Courses / Programs
Are you interested in becoming a personal fitness trainer, exercise consultant or an overall fitness professional? National Personal Training Institute (NPTI) is the right place for you! Conveniently located in Pittsburgh PA, NPTI provides a nationally-recognized Personal Fitness Training diploma program which equips you with the specialized knowledge and skills needed to prepare for an exciting and rewarding career as a Personal Trainer. 

Approved by the Pennsylvania DOE as a private licensed trade school, NPTI has certified thousands of personal trainers, and you can become qualified in as little as six months! For those who have work or family commitments that prevent them from studying full-time, we offer evening and weekend classes. Our graduates benefit from free nationwide job placement assistance, as well as free ongoing consultation with nutritionists, and fitness experts. Our team of highly skilled instructors and trainers are devoted to helping you achieve your goal and target!

Student Testimonial:
“When I looked into becoming a personal trainer, I quickly learned there are many ways to become qualified, but only NPTI offered both the technical, classroom education AND the practical learning experience by having to train fellow students or instructors. I realized this type of education would help me be more marketable to employers and, sure enough, I landed my first Personal Trainer's position while still attending my classes at NPTI.”
- Stephen, NPTI Graduate
- Personal Fitness Training Program:

500-hour comprehensive program that can be completed in 6 months (5 hours a day, 4 days a week) or over the course of 1 year (8 hours every Saturday)
Susquehanna University
Courses / Programs
Susquehanna University, located in Selinsgrove (50 miles north of Harrisburg), Pennsylvania, is a national liberal arts college offering Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Science degree programs. Students may enroll in one of three schools: the School of Arts, Humanities and Communications; the School of Natural and Social Sciences; and the Sigmund Weis School of Business.

A Susquehanna education is distinguished by a strong liberal arts program enhanced by professional programs in areas such as business, education and communications. Susquehanna University educates undergraduate students for productive, creative, and reflective lives of achievement, leadership, and service in a diverse and interconnected world.

Susquehanna University is a learning community that values diversity; intellectual collaboration among faculty and students; scholarship and research; health in mind, body and spirit; and learning in and out of the classroom.

Susquehanna University is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International), National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Undergraduate Degree Programs:
- Accounting
- Art History
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Education/Liberal Studies
- Film Studies
- Graphic Design
- Journalism
- Mass Communications
- Health Care Studies
- History
- Information Systems
- Legal Studies
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Political Science
- Pre-Professional Programs,...
Thiel College
Courses / Programs
Thiel College is a liberal arts, sciences and professional studies college in Greenville, Pennsylvania that offers a wide range of Associate and Bachelor Degree programs. Course categories include Business Administration, English Literature, Mathematics, Fine Art, and more.

Thiel College is committed to developing and delivering innovative academic and co-curricular programs incorporating ethical and global perspectives, providing opportunities for students to discover and prepare for leadership in their chosen careers, enrolling students from the global populations, celebrating diversity within its community, and cultivating thriving living/learning communities

You’ll experience theoretical learning, practical and hands-on assignments, service learning activities and internships – for the finest career preparation you can imagine. A wide variety of co-curricular activities will help you develop leadership skills you didn't know you had.

Thiel College is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the Pennsylvania Department of Education, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation, and the American Chemical Society.
Undergraduate Degrees:
- Accounting
- Actuarial Studies
- Biology
- Business Administration
- E-Commerce
- Elementary Education
- English Literature
- Environmental Science
- Fine Art
- Forensic Accounting
- Management Information Systems
- Mathematics
- Media Communication
- Medical Technology
- Neuroscience
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Pre-Law
- Pre-Occupational Therapy
- Pre-Physician Assistant
- Pre-Podiatry
- Pre-Veterinary,...
New Eden School of Natural Health and Herbal Studies
Courses / Programs
• New Eden School of Natural Health and Herbal Studies provides a wide range of accredited online certificate, diploma and degree courses (including doctorate programs) in the fields of naturopathy, holistic health, natural medicine, and nutrition.

• Our quality programs are studied online in Pennsylvania, across the U.S., Canada, UK, and worldwide.

• Based in Indiana, our mission is to offer students the best accredited online educational programs in natural health and herbal studies that are available.

• Studying with New Eden is easy and affordable. You can start studying with New Eden whenever you want and learn at your own pace.

• Our distance learning courses allow you the convenience and flexibility of studying in your own home or office, and at times that best suit your schedule.

Accreditation:
• New Eden has full accreditation with the American Council for Holistic Medicine (ACHM), which provides clinical training for graduates.

• We also have school approval with the American Naturopathic Certification Board, and the International Association of Natural Health Practitioners (IANHP).

Student Testimonial:
"Thank you so much for your assistance and advice while I was enrolled in the ND program. I experienced first rate advice and guidance from you and the staff. All of my calls and emails were answered in a very timely manner."
- Thomas, Doctor of Naturopathy Graduate
Online Certificate, Diploma, Associates Degree & Doctorate Degree Programs:

Traditional Naturopathy
• Naturopathic Practitioner
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Natural Health
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Herbal Medicine
• Medical Herbalist
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Nutrition Science
• Certified Nutritional Counselor
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Clinical Natural Medicine
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