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Delaware County Community College:
With locations throughout Chester County (Downingtown, Exton, West Chester, West Grove) and Delaware County (Upper Darby, Media, Sharon Hill) in Penn State, and within easy reach of Philadelphia, Delaware County Community College provides a wide-range of high-quality allied health & nursing certificate & associate degree programs. From our dedicated Allied Health, Emergency Services and Nursing Department, you will find a variety of programs and courses that can springboard your career into the health care industry.

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Associate Degree & Certificate Programs in Allied Health & Nursing

Nursing (Associate in Applied Science Degree)
Develop competencies essential to safe, effective nursing practice in a variety of health care settings within the community; upon successful completion, A.A.S. recipients are eligible to sit for the state licensure examination to become registered nurses (NCLEX-RN).

Nursing Assistant Certificate Program
Gain the background necessary to enter the elder care or home care fields in an entry-level capacity.

Registered Nurse First Assistant Certificate
A program designed for Perioperative Nurses looking to advance to the level of RN First Assistant.

Medical Assistant (Certificate and Associate in Applied Science Degree options)
Get ready to work in the field as a multi-skilled health care worker, performing administrative and clinical duties while functioning as an assistant to a physician in ambulatory care settings.

Medical Coding and Billing (Certificate and Associate in Applied Science Degree options)
Start preparing for one of the most important jobs in the healthcare industry and build skills in the areas of physician-based- and hospital-coding.

For those looking to expand their current job responsibilities, the College offers Medical Coding and Billing Certificate and AAS Degree options.

Paramedic - Advanced Life Support (Associate in Applied Science Degree)
 Students who complete this program -- accredited by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of EMS – will be eligible to sit for the National Registry exam to become certified as a Paramedic.

Emergency Services Technology 
Study emergency services technology and pursue a career as a member of a pre-hospital team. Learn how to handle medical, emotional and traumatic issues of patients in a variety of accident and illness situations.

Respiratory Therapy (Associate in Applied Science Degree)
Discover the rewards of managing, treating, testing and caring for patients with breathing abnormalities in this accredited program; graduates may receive their Registered Respiratory Therapist credential after successful completion of the Entry-Level Certification Examination and the Advanced Practitioner’s Examination.

Surgical Technology Certificate
Prepare for a job in the fast-paced acute care environment of the operating room as a technician who hands instruments to surgeons.

Health Care Management (Associate in Applied Science Degree)
 Participants learn the skills needed for management roles in health care settings. Course work also provides a foundation for further study in Health Care or Health Services Administration.

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Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
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The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM), located in Philadelphia PA, is one of the oldest and largest osteopathic medical schools in the USA. Founded in 1899, PCOM is home to over 1000 medical students as well as graduate-level students in several fields of health care that include Biomedical Sciences, Forensic Medicine, Physician Assistant, Clinical Psychology, and more.

One of the largest medical schools in the United States, PCOM is the largest civilian producer of US military physicians. The college stresses the importance of primary care, and produces many primary care physicians.

PCOM is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The College is also approved by the Department of Education of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Degree Programs:
- Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO, DO/MBA, DO/MPH, DO/PHD)
- Biomedical Sciences (MS, Certificate)
- Physician Assistant Studies (MS)
- Forensic Medicine (MS, Pathway, Certificate)
- MS in Counseling and Clinical Health Psychology
- Clinical Psychology (PsyD, MS, CAGS, Post-Doctoral Certificate)
- School Psychology (PsyD, EdS, MS),
- PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- PsyD in School Psychology
- MS in School Psychology
- Ed.S. in School Psychology, and more...
Lackawanna College, Scranton
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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.

The Department seeks to offer variety in its healthcare programs to be able to address both the individual’s and organizations personal or professional needs. In addition, 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. The healthcare industry is the perfect career path for this.
Wide range of allied health & paramedic training certificate programs

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

Paramedic Training Institute Programs
- Paramedic Training
- EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- CPR (aka Basic Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Life Support)
Safe Care Health School, Hamilton NJ
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• If you live on the east-side of Philadelphia, or in the southeast PA region (for example in Doylestown, Horsham, Levittown, Morrisville, Willow Grove, Woodbourne..), then Safe Care Health School in Hamilton NJ, just 5 miles east of Trenton could be an ideal location for you to begin your journey toward an exciting new career in the in-demand allied health & medical technology field. 

• Safe Care Health School is a private vocational school providing quality medical training programs in a friendly and challenging learning environment with modern facilities. We are situated close to many physician offices, healthcare facilities and hospitals.

• We work with each student to customize an affordable payment plan if necessary.

Student Testimonial:
"I graduated only a few weeks ago and with the school's help, I am already out, interviewing for my dream job! I am a proud graduate of Safe Care Health School. I encourage anyone looking to get into the Medical field to strongly consider them, it was truly one of the best decisions I ever made!"
- Theresa
Allied Health Programs / Medical Career Training:

Day, evening & weekend classes available. Internship opportunity in some programs. 

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

• Certified EKG Technician (CET)

• Combination (CPT + CET)

• Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

• Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
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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
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National Personal Training Institute, Pittsburgh
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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)
Care For Life - Home Health Aide Training, Philadelphia area
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Conveniently located in Bristol PA (just outside of Philadelphia), Care for Life provides a quality 4-week Home Health Aide training program. Our goal is to teach and help each student obtain the knowledge that is required to become a quality Home Health Aide.

Taught by state-approved RN's, this program will provide you with the information that is needed to work in this growing field with hands on learning, theory and onsite clinical work.

Home Health Aides (HHA) provide care to chronically ill and disabled people, the elderly, and the
cognitively impaired. They may be employed by assisted living facilities, private duty home health agencies, and skilled home health agencies.
- 4-week Home Health Aide (HHA) Training Course:
Our course teaches you the basics of Home Health Aide Training, and helps you become certified. Program hours are 9am to 3pm, 5 days a week.

- CPR/AED certification
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