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Nursing / Health Care Programs in Philadelphia PA area

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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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Bryn Mawr College
Courses / Programs
Bryn Mawr College is a women's liberal arts college (located just 10 miles west of Philadelphia) that offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The College offers more than 36 majors, 38 minors, and a range of opportunities for interdisciplinary study and independent research. Academic program areas include Computer Science, Economics, Creative Writing, Philosophy, and more.

Every year 1,300 undergraduate women and 400 graduate students from around the world gather on the College's historic campus to study with leading scholars, conduct advanced research, and expand the boundaries of what's possible.

In addition, we also provide opportunities for full cross-registration with nearby Haverford College and cooperative programs with Swarthmore and the University of Pennsylvania. Bryn Mawr is also one of the few liberal-arts colleges in the country that offers master's and doctoral degree programs.

Bryn Mawr College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (commonly referred to as “Middle States”).
Undergraduate Degree Programs:
- Art History
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Creative Writing
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Environmental Studies
- International Studies
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Science
- Psychology

Graduate Degree Programs:
- Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Physics,...
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)
Lackawanna College, Scranton
Courses / Programs
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
Courses / Programs
• 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)
Dickinson College, Harrisburg area
Courses / Programs
Dickinson College is a private, residential liberal arts college located in Carlisle (18 miles from Harrisburg), Pennsylvania, that offers bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degree programs in a wide range of majors. Programs include Environmental Studies, Economics, Music, Biology, Chemistry, and many more.

Dickinson College is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation.

Our flexible liberal-arts curriculum allows students to fulfill the necessary requirements for their major while exploring a variety of other disciplines. Whichever program they choose, Dickinson students receive a broad-based education that equips them for the future.

Dickinson students engage in and enjoy debate and discussion, workshops, studio work and research with faculty. All are productive researchers or creative performers who see their scholarly work as energizing their classes and benefitting students.
Undergraduate Programs:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Studies
- Art and Art History
- Music
- Economics
- History
- International Business and Management
- International Studies
- Creative Writing
- Education
- Film Studies
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- Portuguese
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Villanova University College of Nursing
Courses / Programs
Villanova University College of Nursing, located in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, is a major school of nursing that offers continuing education, certificate, undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. Specializations include Adult Nurse Practitioner, BSN - MSN track, Nursing Education, and more. As a National League for Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, prospective students are invited to join our community of scholars and clinicians.

Building on the University's mission and tradition, our distinctive programs transform students into nursing leaders who can change the face of modern health care.

The academic programs in the College of Nursing are directed to interpretation of nursing as a healing ministry emanated by love and demonstrated through service and the care of others. As a healing art as well as an applied science and practice discipline, nursing emphasizes the concern for spiritual health.

The College of Nursing is a member of several nursing education organizations. They are the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the National League for Nursing (NLN) and The Pennsylvania Higher Education Nursing Schools Association (PHENSA).
Undergraduate Degree Programs:
- Bachelor of Science (BSN)
- BSN/MSN

Master Degree Programs:
- Adult Nurse Practitioner
- Family Nurse Practitioner
- Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
- Pediatric Nurse Practitioner
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Nursing Education
- Health Care Administration

Doctoral Programs:
- PhD in Nursing
- Doctor of Nursing Practice