Engage in off-site medical care explorations at local health facilities.- Prepare for a professional health career with high growth and high paying opportunities.
- Perform a variety of nursing skills that include making a hospital bed, transferring a patient from the bed to a wheelchair, applying personal protective equipment, and taking vital signs.
- Explore the subjects of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, communication skills, and work ethics skills.
Job Titles – Career Pathways
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians
31-1011 Home Health Aides
31-1014 Nursing Assistant w/o clinical
31-9097 Phlebotomists
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides
CTC knowledge transfers to college credits at:
Berks Technical Institute
Commonwealth Technical Institute
Harcum College
Keystone Technical Institute
Lackawanna College
Lincoln Technical Institute
McCann’s School of Business
Mercyhurst University
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology
Student Certifications
NOCTI – National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Certification
* Health Assisting
BLS Healthcare Provider
Heartsaver First Aid
OSHA – Healthcare Certification
➤ For more detailed information about this program, including the grading policy, task list, etc., please refer to the course syllabus.
Instructor – Mrs. Alice K. Bowers, MSN, RN
Biography
I am a United States Air Force Veteran – having served for five years. I am a graduate of Alvernia University with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing. I have been teaching Health Careers to students at RMCTC for 20 years, and I enjoy working with the students and sharing my knowledge of nursing practice. Graduate of Reading Area Community College and Alvernia University in the study of Nursing.
Education
Associates of Applied Science, Reading Area Community College
Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Alvernia University
Master of Science in Nursing Education, Alvernia University
Vocational Education I Teaching Certification, Temple University
Vocational Education II Teaching Certification, Temple University
Certifications and Awards
RN License, Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
Teach the Educator, 2004
Nurse Aide Program Instructor, 2004 to 2013
American Heart Association HealthCare Provider CPR/AED,2019
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Instructor, 2019
OSHA – Healthcare
Work Experience
Family practice RN 1996-1997
Berks Heim 1997–2004
Hire Date: 2004
Community Service
CTSO Advisor – HOSA – Future Health Professionals, Pioneer Chapter
Salvation Army
RACC LPN Graduation
New Journey Community Outreach
Advisory Member, RACC – LPN & RN programs
HOSA Co-Director of Competitive Events Leadership Committee
SOAR programs of study prepare today’s student for tomorrow’s high demand and high wage careers.
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