Nursing / Paramedic Programs in Scranton, PA

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.

Wide Range of Allied Health & Paramedic Training Certificate Programs

Nurse Aide Training Certificate Program
Under the supervision and direction of Registered Nurses who are experienced in long-term care, the Lackawanna College Nurse Aide Training Program is an eight week, 200 hour program with hands-on, supervised clinical experience.

The program is accredited by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education for 140 hours which includes 85 hours classroom/laboratory training and 55 clinical hours in a long-term care facility.

Nurse Aide Refresher Course
The Lackawanna College Nurse Aide Refresher Course is a 3 week, 36 hour program offering 12 hours of classroom instruction and 24 hours of laboratory training.  The program will follow the guidelines of the Pennsylvania Department of Education Nurse Aide Training Program.

Home Care Assistant Certificate Program
Home Care Assistants provide assistance to homebound clients with necessities such as personal care and grooming, housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal preparation and companionship.

Lackawanna College is offering an 80 hour Home Care Assistant Certificate Program that will prepare the student to obtain employment in the growing field of non-medical care, while enabling the client to remain safely at home.

Elder Care Certificate Program
At some point in life you may be faced with the responsibility and challenge of providing care for your aging parents or loved ones at home.  You can take comfort in knowing the Lackawanna College Elder Care Certificate Program can provide with the knowledge and skills to assist you in becoming an effective caregiver.

Paramedic Training Certificate
Students learn to provide critical pre-hospital care to ill or injured patients; to master skills essential to the coordination and management of Emergency Medical Service (EMS) systems; and to interact effectively with health care professionals Paramedics provide the first-line treatment essential at accident scenes and in other emergency situations.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Program
The EMT provides basic emergency care and transportation for patients with critical medical problem and traumatic injuries. EMT’s perform immediate lifesaving interventions including automated external defibrillation, use of airway adjuncts and assisting patients with their physician prescribed medications, manual stabilization of injuries and bleeding control.

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Program
An ACLS course develops student’s core knowledge and skills to meet objectives for successful completion which includes: working as a group leader in a team setting, competently direct initial emergency care for respiratory and cardiac arrest and management of the patient with a pulse including Acute Coronary Syndrome, Stroke and Special Resuscitative Situations.

CPR Program (aka BLS - Basic Life Support)
CPR for the Professional Rescuer is intended for healthcare professionals, emergency medical responders, or anyone needing BLS training and certification as a job requirement. Initial certification requires 7 hours of instruction. Renewal CPR for the Professional Rescuer requires half the number hours of initial instruction.

Pediatric Life Support (PALS) Certificate Program
A PALS course develops student’s core knowledge and skills to meet objectives for successful completion which includes: didactic and psychomotor skills training in the recognition and treatment of conditions that may lead to a cardiopulmonary arrest in an infant or child.