Allied Health

ALLIED HEALTH SCIENCE

Grade(s): 12 Credit(s): 2.0 Weight: H

Length: Year

Prerequisite: Completion and approval through an application process

Traditional: 19201 Periods/day: 2

Dual Enrollment: 3 credits via Immaculata University contingent upon yearly instructor approval.

This full year program offered by the Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) provides high school seniors with clinical training and on-the-job-experience in a variety of occupations in the medical field. Students spend three 1.5 hour days at either Paoli, Phoenixville or Pottstown Hospital observing and participating in the different job functions of its various departments. Students will rotate among departments including: critical care units, radiology, respiratory care, pharmacy, physical therapy, clinical laboratories, emergency rooms, medical and surgical nursing, and general medicine. Students also spend two 1.5 hour days per cycle in the classroom for theory (basic anatomy and physiology, including disease processes and medical terminology). Students can participate in dual enrollment and must provide their own transportation to and from the educational and clinical site. An AM or PM option is available.