Health Professions
Program Overview
CIP Code: 51.9999
Acquire the skills to be an outstanding member of any health care team in the Health Professions Program. This program offers both theory-based and hands-on learning to prepare students for the challenges of the healthcare industry. Topics covered throughout the program include: anatomy and physiology, ...medical terminology, basic patient care and basic clinical skills. The Health Professions program offers career exploration with opportunities for closer looks at specific health careers. Training offered during the program includes CPR, AED (automated external defibrillator), First Aid and OSHA 10 (Occupational Safety and Health Administration). Job shadowing, cooperative education and Penn College dual enrollment are other excellent opportunities the program boasts. The Academy's Health Professions program is unmatched for those considering a career in health professions.
- High Priority Occupation
- Non-Traditional Career - Male
- Eligible to: Mifflin County / Other
- SOAR Eligible
- Co-Op Eligible
- Penn College Dual Enrollment Eligible
- MTR 104H
Jillian Wright
Instructor
Enrollment Process
Instructor Biography
Mrs. Wright has been a nurse since 2013 and a Health Professions instructor since 2022. She holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Bloomsburg University and a master’s degree in school nursing and leadership from Eastern Mennonite University. Mrs. Wright has experience in inpatient nursing, having worked on a telemetry unit for five years. She has also served as a Certified School Nurse and spent time working in long-term care. Her favorite part of teaching is the same as her favorite part of nursing—building meaningful relationships with people!
Certifications
PA Skills Certificate, OSHA 10, BLS Healthcare Provider
Employer Partners
Geisinger, Greenwood Village
Possible Careers
Many graduates continue their education to pursue careers in nursing, sports medicine, physical therapy (PT), and radiology. You can become a physician’s assistant, physical therapist, occupational therapist (OT), laboratory technician, x-ray technician, medical records coder, registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN).
Required Items
Not provided.
Dual Enrollment Opportunities
Students in this program will have the opportunity to earn dual enrollment credits through Penn College Dual Enrollment program by being concurrently enrolled in Penn College and The Academy.
Career & Technical Student Organization
N/A
Schedule
Level 1 & 2 students 9:20-11:40, Level 2 & 3 Students 12:40-2:50
Task Grid
Post-Secondary Opportunities
Not provided.