Health Careers 07/31/2014

Harrisburg Area Community College Founded in 1964 Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education First Community College in PA Over 30 Health Career Programs

Campus Locations Harrisburg Lancaster GettysburgLebanon York

Health Career Programs Non-Credit Programs Diplomas Certificates Associate Degrees

Non-Credit Health Career Programs Medical Billing & Coding Tech Nurse Aide (CNA) Massage Therapist Pharmacy Technician Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Cardiology Technician Medical Office Technician Personal Care Home Administrator CPR, First Aid Call (717) or 1351 if you have any questions regarding these programs.

Nurse Aide (CNA) Functions under the direction of an RN or LPN providing hands- on care to the patient. 120 hours (14-29 days depending on program) $27,795 (Median)

Massage Therapy Curriculum approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) Graduates eligible to sit for the National Certification Exam for Therapeutic Massage (NCETM) and the Massage and Bodywork Licensing Exam (MBLEx) Graduates can apply 30 credits towards Associate in Health Science degree For more information, call Nina Kottcamp at (717)

Accrediting Agencies Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Programs (CAAHEP) Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association (CODA) Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Joint Review on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

Nursing Careers Practical Nurse (LPN) Nursing homes/LTC’s 18 months $40,000 p/year Associate Degree Nurse (RN) Hospitals 3-4 years BSN/Articulation Agreements Career growth $60,000 p/year

Clinical Laboratory Careers Phlebotomy Technician Draws blood and other specimens Diploma (12-18 mos.) Graduates eligible to sit for ASCP Cert. Test $26,000 (Median) Medical Lab Technician Performs tests on specimens to help physician make diagnosis NAACLS Cert. or AA $37,900 (Median)

Diagnostic Imaging Careers Uses equipment which collects reflected echoes. Produces visual images of organs, tissues, or blood flow. Writes up interpretation to assist physician in diagnosis $57,300 (Median) Accredited by CAAHEP (10 Year) Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound)

Diagnostic Imaging Careers Radiologic Technologist Performs x-rays on patients to diagnose and treat disease. JRCERT Accredited Lancaster/Harrisburg $49,800 (Median) Nuclear Med Technician Helps diagnose and treat disease using radioactive chemical compounds. CAAHEP Accredited Lancaster/PA College of Health Sciences

CVT –Sonography Specialize in taking images of the heart Lancaster $59,577 (Median) CVT – Invasive Assist physician with testing blood vessels Lancaster $55,960 (Median) Both programs are CAAHEP Accredited Non-credit Cardiology (EKG) program Cardiovascular Careers

Dental Health Careers Dental Assistant Performs dental x-rays and assists the dentist. 2 years $30,600 (Median) Both programs are CODA Accredited Dental Hygienist Licensed to assess dental health, provide treatment and patient education. $58,600 (Median)

Surgical Technology Assists surgeon during operations and sterilizes equipment. $38,869 (Median) Accredited by CAAHEP Certificate or Degree

Respiratory Therapist “First breath to last breath” Received 2013 & 2014 Distinguished RRT Credentialing Success Award Accredited by CoARC Work in a variety of settings

Medical Assistant Combination of clinical and clerical Certificate or Degree option $27,900 (Median) CAAHEP Accredited Non-credit Medical Office Tech program offered

Paramedic (EMT-P) Must have PA EMT license w/100 documented emergency calls Certificate or degree option Accredited by CAAHEP HACC offers EMT training

Still not sure which program??? Over 30 Health Career majors to explore: » » Hospital shadowing » Essential qualifications » Apply and meet with a health career advisor Programs, employers & credentialing require: » Criminal background & child abuse clearances » Drug screening » Health exam & immunizations

What else do I need to know? You can take your general education classes at any campus, any time Admission to HACC does not guarantee admission to clinical programs (“Pre”) Most clinical courses are full-time Health Career students need a Plan B!

College Open Admissions Policy Open Admission granted to students who: Have a high school diploma, GED, or are 18 years old Complete an application: Submit via mail or online at $35 application fee High school transcript or GED may be required

Placement Testing SAT/ACT testing is encouraged but not required for admission into the college Take the HACC placement tests NOT an entrance exam Reading, writing, and math Approximately 2 hours

How to Pay for College FAFSA - Loans Grants Work/Study Program Scholarships HACC’s Payment Plan (HPP)

Student Services Counseling and Advising Career Services Free tutoring Bookstore Onsite Childcare Service

Student Activities Clubs and organizations SORT – Students of Radiology Technology SNO – Student Nursing Organization Student Government Fitness Center

APPLY NOW!