School of Health & Biosciences

This program provides students with the opportunity to use state-of-the-art equipment to learn the principles of scientific investigation and how they apply to genetic engineering, drug discovery, and medicine. An emphasis is placed on current methods in the Biotechnology industry. Students leaving this program have the strong foundation necessary to pursue postsecondary and career opportunities in biomedical engineering, genetics, medical technology, and molecular and cellular biology.

Students explore the principles of Biotechnology science. By engaging students in experimental design, and various laboratory skills, they learn to use equipment currently in use in laboratories in the pharmaceutical industry, research, and agriculture.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts an increase in the need for workers in biotechnology due to the growing number of agricultural and medicinal products developed from using biotechnology techniques, with fastest employment growth occurring in the drug manufacturing industry and research/testing firms.

It is strongly recommended that potential students successfully complete Biology, Chemistry and Algebra prior to enrolling in the program.

Industry Certifications a Student May Earn

• OSHA-10
• CPR/AED
• First Aid 

Median Wage for Related Occupations

• Healthcare Technologists & Technicians, all other: $43,120
• Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Workers, all other: $82,870
• Healthcare support worker: $38,850
• Nurse, Other Specialist: $69,170

Students who enroll in the Dental Occupations Program learn a variety of skills that will enable them to become a dental assistant, dental laboratory technician, and/ or pursue a career as an Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA), or dentist. There is a focus on patient-centered care in support of improving oral health as a key to personal health and well-being. The major areas of study in this program include: dental radiology, oral pathology, chair-side dental assisting, anatomy and physiology, dental materials, sterilization, and dental office business procedures. Students will be introduced to Dental Anatomy, Dental Charting Systems, Infection Control Procedures, Dental Instruments and Procedures for General Dentistry, Chairside Assisting Techniques, and Radiology Basics. As students continue in this program, they receive more lectures on advanced dental anatomy, dental software programs, dental specialties, prep for certified dental assisting and radiology Board Exams.

The Emergency and Protective Services program offers a comprehensive public safety education to students interested in pursuing a career or volunteering in the emergency medical, law enforcement, fire, security, industrial safety or emergency management services. Students work with protective service professionals to gain first-hand experience in all areas of these exciting professions. Units of study include cadet firefighting, law enforcement, emergency medical services, communications and report writing, public speaking and physical training.

Annual Day in the Life of a First Responder Event

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This program provides both a theoretical and lab component and is designed for those students whose career objective includes college and a career within the Sports Medicine, Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Exercise Physiology, Fitness Training, and/ or Nutrition fields. Program graduates are prepared to pursue postsecondary education, while developing a foundation of technical knowledge.

This is a healthcare career exploration program culminating with the opportunity to choose a Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician pathway. The Health Sciences curriculum is a foundation for all health career pathways in which students may choose to train for a Medical Assistant certification or Patient Care Technician certification. Medical Assistants work in the offices of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors, and other health practitioners. They assist physicians and nurses, communicate with patients, take patient history, manage online medical records, measure vital signs, give injections, schedule appointments and administer blood tests. Patient Care Technicians work primarily in a hospital setting. They assist nurses and other team members in providing care to the acute patient. They assist patients with activities of daily living, taking vital signs, and administering blood tests.

This program provides students with the opportunity to participate in clinical rotations at their assigned hospitals. They will be working and observing alongside doctors and nurses while visiting patient rooms. Students will observe various aspects of their assigned hospitals including Emergency Room, Operating Room, Pediatrics, Hospital Pharmacy, and more. This year-long program is offered at seven different area hospitals. Students benefit from career-based presentations from an array of healthcare professionals including nurses, physicians, physician assistants, physical therapists, medical technologists and pharmacists. The curriculum includes anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology, safety, infection control and medical law and ethics. Students graduate from the program with a solid understanding of the integral relations of the hospital team and a vision of their potential role in the healthcare industry

Hospitals: Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center, Taylor Hospital,  and Riddle Hospital.