Longevity in higher education is rare. Sustained excellence over decades is even rarer. At Central Penn College, that kind of dedication has a name: Nikki Marhefka. For more than 24 years, Marhefka has served as Program Director of Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy, helping shape the education, careers, and lives of countless students while strengthening Central …
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Long-time Central Penn College Instructor Named to Power List in Health Care
Central Penn College’s Program Director of Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy, Nikki Marhefka, has earned regional recognition as one of the “Power Players in Health Care,” the Central Penn Business Journal announced this week. Marhefka is the director of the Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy Technician, and Medical Billing and Coding Programs at Central Penn College. She has …
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Central Penn College Launches Innovative 2+2 Pathway for Aspiring Healthcare Leaders
Central Penn College, a leader in career-focused healthcare education, today announced the launch of a new 2+2 bridge program to empower healthcare professionals to seamlessly transition into leadership roles. This pathway allows students to earn an associate degree in a high-demand healthcare field at Central Penn College, begin a rewarding career, and then continue their …
Central Penn College’s Medical Assisting Program Earns Perfect Percent Satisfaction and Placement Rates
Getting a perfect score in a test is an achievement. Earning a 100 percent score for 20 years in a row is virtually unheard of—but it is a feat that Central Penn College’s Medical Assisting program has achieved in its employer and graduate satisfaction rates.
UPMC and Central Penn College Partner on Medical Assisting and Phlebotomy Technician Programs
Graduates who fulfill the UPMC work commitment will receive payments the equivalent of the cost of the programs in addition to their salaries.
Central Penn’s Healthcare Programs Receive Top Ten Rating
Central Penn College was ranked #10 for the best value for healthcare programs in the Middle Atlantic Region, according to HealthDegreeResearch.com.
Central Penn College Ranked #1 for Accelerated Classes in Pennsylvania
Central Penn College was rated as the “Best for Accelerated Classes” in Pennsylvania by Intelligent.com, an independent, advertising-free site that ranks colleges and programs throughout the country.
Central Penn College Healthcare Hero: Isaiah Dorsey
Certified Medical Assistant Isaiah Dorsey has been in the eye of the storm at the COVID tent at Geisinger Holy Spirit in Camp Hill.
