Allied Health

Explore the vast career possibilities in healthcare.

Lay the groundwork for a future in one of the most thriving fields.

Pursue an associate’s in Allied Health and customize a path that aligns with your career goals. In just two years, you’ll build a foundation that will prepare you for a host of non-direct patient care positions in the growing field of healthcare. Dive into anatomy and physiology along with social science, healthcare documentation, management, and more. An optional internship provides opportunities for on-the-job learning while getting exposure to a healthcare-related setting.

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Allied Health (A.A.S.)

Explore a variety of non-direct patient care roles in a rapidly growing field.

Bachelor Degree Pathway

Rise to administrative and management positions in your field with an Applied Health Studies, Completion (B.S.) Online degree.

 

Minors & Immersions

Pair a minor with any bachelor's degree, or an immersion with any bachelor's or associate's degree.

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Request your very own personal tour. This weekday option includes a tour of your academic program, a meeting with an admissions counselor, and a campus & housing tour.

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There are lots of ways to explore your future across all types of majors from nursing to culinary.

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  • Stay and learn on campus over your summer break
  • Explore a variety of career options
  • Experience our hands-on approach to education 
  • Earn up to $2,000 in Penn College scholarships
Penn College News
07.16.2024

Gizenski named director of surgical technology at Penn College

Pennsylvania College of Technology has appointed Elizabeth S. Gizenski to director of its surgical technology program. Gizenski, a registered nurse and certified surgical technologist, had been the program’s clinical director since 2005. She received the college’s award for Excellence in Academic Advising in 2019.

07.16.2024

Director’s paper shares strategy to reduce hospital readmissions

A nursing director at Pennsylvania College of Technology co-authored a piece, published recently in Rehabilitation Nursing Journal, that reveals a drop in hospital readmission rates among rehabilitation patients when nurses implement a “teach-back” patient education strategy. Kelly T. Bidlespacher, director of nursing-bachelor’s and graduate degrees at Penn College, pursued the evidence-based practice improvement project as part of her doctoral studies.

07.15.2024

Middle-schoolers bring inquisitive energy to day camp

This summer’s second week of My Tomorrow camp (July 8-12) rolled out a range of hands-on explorations for middle-schoolers. Sponsored by the Soars Family, Penn College’s interactive day camp engages students entering grades 6-8 in a variety of educational pathways sure to lead to promising tomorrows. Add in fun, food and friendship, and it’s an ideal combination for career considerations.