Health Care Careers
Under the guidance of professional staff, students will:
- Learn the skills and knowledge to enter the health care field and further their education in a college setting.
- Develop a professional portfolio to present to prospective employers and colleges.
- Earn the opportunity for clinical and cooperative education to work on-site at partnering residential care settings and hospitals.
- Earn CareerSafe OSHA Health Care, Medical Assisting, Patient Care Technician, Bloodborne Pathogens, CPR and First Aid Certifications.
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Units of Study
- Safety / Orientation
- Professionalism / Legal Issues
- Communication
- Infection Control
- Emergency Care & Disaster Preparedness
- Human Needs & Development
- Moving, Lifting, Positioning
- Health Care Provider Skills
- Nutrition & Hydration
- Basic Anatomy & Physiology
- Death & Dying
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Abbreviations
- Professional Patient Skills
Certifications
Health Care Careers students can earn the following certifications in high school:
- American Heart Association CPR, First Aid, and Bloodborne Pathogen Certifications
- CareerSafe OSHA Certification for Health Care
- Medical Assisting Certification
- Patient Care Technician Certification
College Articulation
Bucks County Community College - Up to 35 Credits
Students must meet program requirements to access credits
- Advanced on NOCTI/NIMS exam
- Completion of Task List
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Bucks County Community College - up to 12 Credits
- Responding to Emergencies
- Medical Terminology
- Clinical Procedures I
- Basic Human Anatomy (requires EMT Certification)
- Medical Assistant
Harrisburg Area Community College* - 6 Credits (Certificate Only)
- Pathophysiology for Medical Assisting
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Assisting (3210) - Harrisburg
Lackawanna College* - 1 Credit
- Medical Terminology
- Cardiac Sonography Program
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology* - 21 Credits
- Clinical Medical Assistant
- Patient Care Technician
- Immunology and Pharmacology
- Professional Development and Medical Terminology
- Human Body Systems
- Medical Laboratory Procedures
- EKG and Cardiovascular System
- https://www.pit.edu/academics/programs/associate-programs/
Commonwealth Technical Institute at the Hiram G. Andrews Center* - 12 Credits
- Medical Terminology I
- Anatomy and Physiology I
- Records Management
- Medical Office Procedures
- ASB Medical Office Assistant
*Indicates SOAR Credits 3902 SOAR page 1
Industry Salary Ranges
- Personal Care Aide: $23,740-$35,630
- Certified Nursing Assistant: $31,000 - $42,330
- Medical Assistant: $33,040-$47,310
- Pharmacy Technician: $23,970-$45,870
- Medical /Clinical Lab Technician: $36,950-$77,690
- Licensed Practical Nurse: $47,220 - $64,480
- Registered Nurse: $64,740 - $97,720
Career Opportunities
- Nurse Aide
- Patient Care Technician
- Medical Assistant
- Pharmacy Aide
- Dietary Aide
- Home Health Aide
- Medical Secretary
Program Costs
- Uniform $30
- Shoes $20
- Certifications $75
Instructor: Melissa Konecny
Email: mkonecny@ubtech.org
Phone: 215-795-2911 x253
Instructor: Amanda Deily
Email: adeily@ubtech.org
Phone: 215-795-2911 x263
