This is your opportunity to help dentists care for their patients and expedite their workflow, while advancing on a stable, lucrative career path for yourself.

As an integral member of the oral health care team, you can contribute organizational and interpersonal skills that are vital in helping patients obtain and maintain healthy teeth and gums. Working as part of a caring, competent unit, you can play a key role in helping dentists, dental assistants and dental hygienists prevent pain, tooth loss and other serious issues for their patients. 

As an administrative dental assistant, you will work in a pleasant, professional health care environment. You can be the friendly face who greets patients and aids in scheduling, billing and coding, referring time-sensitive emergencies, and other essential tasks. By combining fundamental business and customer service skills with basic clinical knowledge, you can excel in this high-demand career.   

Thanks to a partnership with Verber Dental Group, your targeted training will include some of the most practical, relevant and up-to-date training available in the midstate. 

By successfully completing 18 credits over three terms, you can earn a certificate as an administrative dental assistant in as little as nine months.

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Jobs related to applications development are expected to increase 22% through 2029, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Jumpstart your career in Information technology with a 9-month Applications Development Certificate.

Information technology (IT) is the backbone of modern business, and this certificate program prepares you to join the growing IT workforce.

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Are you good with numbers? Are you detail-oriented? A bookkeeping certificate might be for you. Bookkeepers play a key role in the financial management of a successful company. They manage payroll, monitor expenses, and revenue, and help balance the books. Bookkeeping jobs can be found in almost all industries, ranging from large corporations to small family-owned businesses.

Are you looking for a career change? In just 9 months, you could earn a certificate in Bookkeeping and be positioned for a better future.

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The Certificate in Computer Network Security offers six three-credit courses, geared to teach students the most relevant and practical in-demand skills in the high-tech universe, including backing up network data, configuring security settings and access permissions, analyzing security breaches or attempts, and assessing vulnerabilities to servers, systems and network devices.

Students will learn how to collect data to evaluate risk and develop mitigation strategies, conduct network and security system audits; and design security solutions to address known device vulnerabilities.

In this digital age, we are tethered to our laptops and smartphones like never before, relying on these remarkable portable devices for everything from money, career connections and health information to reading, social networking, photography, entertainment and more. In the past few decades, computers and cell phones have become our personal and professional lifelines. Protecting the vast sea of information they store is vital to our daily functioning, holding everything from our sensitive bank account data to our work emails.

Computer network security includes all the steps that must be taken to protect the integrity of a computer network and its data. At a time when malware, data breaches and phishing scams are all too common, network security is paramount, keeping sensitive data safe from cyberattacks and ensuring that the network is usable and trustworthy.

The need for training in this growing field has grown exponentially, mirroring the explosive growth in our computer usage. By earning a certificate in computer network security, through six three-credit courses, you can become a network specialist or IT consultant in as little as 9 months, or continue on to earn your bachelor’s degree in information technology. Your formal training and hands-on skills will be especially valuable as you seek employment in corporations, academic institutions, government agencies, healthcare facilities, and nonprofits.

You could find rewarding work as a network administrator, in a field projected to grow much higher than the national average. (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics). In the southcentral region of Pennsylvania, in particular, labor experts expect a five percent increase in demand for these jobs annually. The PA Workforce Development Association identified these fields as “high-priority occupations” over the next 10 years, beginning in 2019.

Program Learning Outcomes

Analyze, test, troubleshoot, and evaluate existing network systems

Perform network maintenance to ensure networks operate correctly and with minimal interruption

Design and implement computer and information networks,

Perform network modeling, analysis, and planning, including analysis of capacity needs for network infrastructures

Evaluate network system security by conducting simulated internal and external cyberattacks using adversary tools and techniques

Attempt to breach and exploit critical systems and gain access to sensitive information to assess system security.

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It is often said that leadership is action, not position. But what actions should you be taking to excel in your position as a corporate leader, or to rise up into the ranks of leadership? Many people have been promoted up the corporate ladder, but never receive the formal training in management skills they need. And in these post-pandemic times, when the economy is anemic and employee morale may be lagging, proven leadership strategies are more vital than ever.

By earning a certificate in corporate leadership, through six three-credit courses, you can become a stronger thought leader in as little as nine months, or continue on to earn your bachelor’s degree in business administration. Your philosophical training and hands-on skills will be especially valuable as you seek lucrative work in corporations, academic institutions, government agencies, and nonprofits.

You could find challenging, rewarding work as a manager in a field with a projected growth that is projected to be six percent higher than the average.    (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics)

Certificate in Corporate Leadership

The Certificate in Corporate Leadership offers six three-credit courses to introduce students to the field of management, communications, planning and problem-solving. These courses are designed to heighten a student’s appreciation for complex and diverse real-world problems in today’s business climate.  Leaders will understand the implications of workplace diversity, organizational change and corporate culture, and tap into proven critical thinking, problem-solving, research and outreach methods.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of the difference between management, leadership, administration and supervision
• Develop techniques to continually improve an organization through critical thinking, problem-solving, communicating, market research and more. Prepare and organize management concepts for application in various types of business and organizational environments.
• Categorize and demonstrate an understanding of how leadership decisions impact the workforce, workflow, and financial stability.

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With our Certificate in Customer Relations Skills for the Insurance Industry, you can obtain the knowledge and skills to be an insurance industry professional, helping people and organizations assess and minimize risk, protect against losses, and bounce back after an accident, natural disaster, or other tragedy.

Our program prepares you to manage risk in organizational settings and provide insurance and risk-aversion services to businesses, individuals, and other organizations. You will learn about casualty insurance and general liability, property insurance, employee benefits, social and health insurance, loss adjustment, underwriting, risk theory, and pension planning.

By earning a certificate in customer relations, through six three-credit courses, you can enter the field of insurance in as little as nine months, and then continue on to earn your bachelor’s degree in business or a related field while you work. You could find meaningful work as an insurance agent, assessor, loss prevention specialist or a wealth of other career positions.

Certificate in Customer Relations

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of insurance in the marketplace
• Prepare and organize concepts to apply to various types of environments
• Categorize and demonstrate an understanding of risk and how to minimize losses

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If you would like to be part of a dental health care team, working as a strong unit, you can help dentists and their patients prevent pain, tooth loss, gum disease and other serious dental issues. It is also a perfect way to start or hit “refresh” on a career with great earning potential and many opportunities for advancement.  

By taking just 18 credits over three terms and 9 months, you can enter this high-demand field.  Work as a dental assistant in a clean, quiet health care environment, performing chairside and related dental office and lab procedures. As a friendly face and a steady hand, you will greet patients and help with

• Scheduling appointments.
• Handling billing and payments.
• Managing and maintaining patient records.
• Sterilizing instruments.
• Preparing patients and the dentist’s work area.
• Assisting dentists during procedures when needed.
• Using the suction hose during procedures.
• Processing x-rays.

Thanks to a partnership with Verber Dental Group, your targeted training will include some of the most practical, relevant and up-to-date education available in the midstate. In addition to the classroom, you will perform a minimum of 80 hours per term in a clinical externship.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts jobs for this position will grow 8% between 2021 and 2031, reflecting a career path that can deliver job stability and ample opportunities to advance.

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Take care of your business with the Entrepreneurship & Small Business Certificate program. Learn the business essentials that will save you time and money… and help you make more money in the long run as a business owner.

This 9-month program is perfect for people who want to learn business essentials fast, so they can either start their own business or make their current business even more successful.

Build Your Business

Small businesses are the engine of the economy. They drive innovation… solve problems… and create jobs. And despite the challenges, the best entrepreneurs––through knowledge, skills and hard work––find ways to succeed.

Pivoting for the Unprecedented

This new Entrepreneurship certificate program includes specific, pandemic-related content, with the purpose of enabling current and future entrepreneurs to adapt and pivot quickly when circumstances change.

Our first cohort is now enrolling!

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The Certificate in Executive Corporate Leadership offers six three-credit courses to build personal and psychological capabilities that empower leaders to understand emotions, strengths and opportunities to grow and succeed.

These courses apply advanced leadership theories, approaches and decision-making techniques to foster positive transformation and create high-performing teams, individuals and organizations. Leaders will understand how to use strategic leadership tools to assess business opportunities and resolve thorny issues in complex, constantly evolving environments

Mahatma Gandhi is famously quoted as saying, “There go my people. I must follow them, as I am their leader.”

Realizing the power that leaders draw from their team is an innate part of the secret to success, for leaders in any century or sector.

By building upon your bachelor’s degree and real-world experience in business by earning a Certificate in Executive Corporate Leadership, you can examine the case studies of famous world leaders over time and learn practical strategies that work in this modern age.

Students with a bachelor’s degree can build upon their specialized knowledge base in business management and administration by earning a post-graduate certificate in executive corporate leadership. Through six three-credit courses, you can jump ahead to take the lead in your field in as little as nine months, or continue on to earn your master’s of professional studies degree in organizational leadership. Your innate talents and formal training will be especially valuable as you seek lucrative work in corporations, academic institutions, health care, government agencies and nonprofits.

You will be equipped with the tools to find challenging, rewarding work as a manager in a field with a projected growth that is six percent higher than the national average. (U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics). Six-figure salaries are common in central Pennsylvania for leaders and managers with college degrees.

Program Learning Outcomes

Examine leadership styles and evaluate the capabilities and motivations of followers and other leaders.

Develop key techniques to communicate persuasively and lead effectively, to include crisis management, intercultural communication, and remedying miscommunication.

Learn how to continually improve an organization through critical thinking, problem-solving, communicating, market research and more.

Prepare and organize management concepts for application in a broad cross-section of business and organizational environments.

Categorize and demonstrate an understanding of how leadership decisions impact the workforce, work flow, and financial stability.

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Are you a healthcare professional ready for your next challenge? Healthcare Informatics is revolutionizing the world of healthcare, and you could play a role in using data analysis to achieve better outcomes for patients. Informatics also enables healthcare providers to make strategic organizational changes that improve the delivery of services and treatment.

What You Will Learn

The Healthcare Informatics Certificate Program will teach you how to…

• Analyze healthcare data using various analytical software tools
• Evaluate information systems and how they improve efficiencies in a healthcare environment.
• Review emerging healthcare technology trends and propose its adoption in improving health outcomes
• Gain a deep understanding of the U.S. healthcare system and major health policies relevant to health informatics
• Demonstrate knowledge of clinical decision support systems in health-related environments

Requirements

This program is designed for professionals who have a bachelor’s degree in a STEM, nursing, healthcare management or a bachelor’s degree in another area approved by the program director.

A New 9-Month Certificate Program

• 18 Credits
• 9 Months – just three terms
• Online
• Post-baccalaureate program

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Prepare yourself for greater opportunities by adding new skills, increasing your knowledge and gaining a deeper understanding of strategic management processes, healthcare finances and health information technology with Central Penn College’s Healthcare Management Certificate.

What You Will Learn

The Healthcare Management certificate program will teach you how to…

• Examine critical thinking strategies including cognitive bias, reasoning pathways, and breakthrough innovation in healthcare leadership.
• Determine the impact of organizational behavior, ethics, and leadership on organizational outcomes.
• Apply the principles of quality improvement strategies to specific projects.
• Compare and contrast different care delivery models and evaluate their impact on providers, patients and healthcare organizations.
• Analyze population health and community assessment trends and determine how these factors influence strategic planning efforts in healthcare organizations.
• Evaluate leadership theories and techniques utilized in the organizational transformation to meet the challenge of the dynamic healthcare environment.

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Develop Your Full Potential

Human resources (HR) departments are critical to organizational success. Human Resource Management professionals recruit, screen, interview and hire personnel. They also perform essential functions involving employee relations, organizational culture, compensation and benefits, and training.

A New 9-Month Certificate Program

• 18 Credits
• 9 Months
• Fully online
• High-demand career

What You Will Learn

The Human Resource Management certificate program will teach how to…

• Select, motivate and develop workers.
• Understand the legal, regulatory and ethical issues related to HR management.
• Evaluate strategies aimed at promoting organizational effectiveness.

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Take your career to the next level… with a certificate in Marketing Management. Build essential skills for marketing a business and leading a team. Sharpen your knowledge of advertising, communications and sales in just 9 months!

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GRADUATES WHO FULFILL THE UPMC WORK COMMITMENT WILL RECEIVE PAYMENTS THE EQUIVALENT OF THE COST OF THE PROGRAMS IN ADDITION TO THEIR SALARIES

UPMC, UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, and Central Penn College are working together once again to develop the next generation of healthcare professionals in the region. In February, they rolled out an innovative Surgical Technician Program in which students who successfully complete the program and are hired by UPMC will receive payments equivalent to the full cost of the program in addition to their salary.

Medical assistants are one of the unsung heroes of the healthcare profession. They are talented, versatile healthcare professionals who perform both clinical and administrative duties. They are often one of the first healthcare workers patients see and interact with when they visit a physician’s office.

Jobs in Medical Assisting are expected to grow 19% through 2029, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Factors fueling this job growth include:

• The predicted surge in the number of physicians’ offices and outpatient care facilities
• Technological advancements
• A growing number of elderly Americans who need medical treatment

Medical Assisting Diploma courses are exclusively offered in person during the day at Central Penn College’s Summerdale campus.

Graduate Satisfaction, Employer Satisfaction & Job Placement

Information obtained from MAERB annual report.

The medical assisting diploma program at Central Penn College has a Job Placement rate of 100% for the graduate cohort in 2021.

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Disclaimer: Central Penn College cannot guarantee clinical placements for students who are not fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Accreditation

The Central Penn College Medical Assisting Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (www.caahep.org) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB).

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Medical Billing & Coding professionals (certified and non-certified) earn an average salary of $54,890, up 5.8% from last year’s average salary of $51,889. Medical coders without certification earn approximately $42,015 per year while certified professional coders on average earn $55,923 annually—33% more than their non-certified colleagues, according to the American Academy of Professional Coders. Ready to go? Apply today!

What Does a Medical Billing Coder Do?

• Record and process patient data including treatment records, insurance information, bills and payments.
• Set-up payment plans for patients.
• Organize and verify patient records, bills and statements.
• Code patients’ diagnoses and requests payment from insurance companies or individuals.

A New 9-Month Certificate Program

• 18 Credits
• 9 Months
• Online classes
• High-demand, healthcare career

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Whether we’re seeing a doctor for our yearly check-up or help with a sudden injury or illness, the medical office staff is a key stop on our wellness journey.  From scheduling appointments and tests, to billing and coding, to greeting patients and offering emotional support, a well-trained medical office assistant is a healing presence—and a rewarding career. 

You can master the skills needed to be a great medical office assistant in a doctor’s office, hospital or outpatient clinic through our 18-credit certificate. By taking two three-credit courses each term, you can be working and earning money in as little as a year. 

Virtually every major health care provider is searching for these skills, including Penn State Health and UPMC. There is a 16 percent growth in employment predicted in the field. Whether you are just graduating high school or an adult learner looking for a career refresh, this pathway can lead you to a healthy mind, body and bank account.  

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Vision care is a multi-billion-dollar industry, and you could be part of it by earning an Optometric Technician Certificate.

This accelerated, 9-month Optometric Technician Certificate program prepares students to join the burgeoning healthcare industry. Would you like to work in a professional setting… assist patients in receiving proper care… and work directly with an eye-care specialist, such as an optician or optometrist? If so, this career-changing program is for you.

What You Will Learn

The Optometric Technician Certificate program will teach you how to…

• Gather an eye health history from patients
• Prepare patients for examination by the doctor
• Perform various visual assessments
• Educate patients regarding contact lens care
• Evaluate fit and the style of eyeglasses
• Assist in eye examinations

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A New, 9-Month Certificate Program

• 9 months
• 18 credits
• Evening courses at the Summerdale campus
• Daytime internship during last term
• Professional career

Vision Benefits of America Opportunity Scholarship

Ask about our $1,000 scholarship opportunity that is being provided by Vision Benefits of America to students in Central Penn College’s Optometric Technician Certificate program.

Contact financialaid@centralpenn.edu or visit our scholarships page for more information!

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Companies are always in search of forward-thinking supervisors, managers and leaders. Prepare yourself for the next phase of your career… with a certificate in Organization Change Management. Make the leap to the next level with the knowledge and skills you learn in this transformative program.

This accelerated, nine-month program will provide students with a deep understanding of key management theories, the complex interrelationships between organization departments, and the information concepts and strategies used in today’s business world to effect, manage and lead change.

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Are you passionate about health and fitness? Do you love spending time in the gym… learning new exercises… trying different workouts? If so, get certified… with our 10-week Personal Training certificate course.

The whole focus of this program is to prepare you to pass the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) certification exam in the allotted two-and-a-half-hour time.

Preparing for the 150-question exam on your own can be challenging. Why not let our expert professor guide you through the complex concepts? The instructor will be there to clarify the detailed section on kinesiology… answer your questions on physiology… and help you master all the material, so you are in the best position to pass the exam.

Earn your Personal Training Certificate for only $579!

Shape Your Future with a Personal Training Certificate

Personal trainers are in high demand by gyms, fitness studios and exercise programs. In addition, many people hire certified personal trainers to work one-on-one with them on improving their health and fitness.

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Draw On Our Expertise and earn your Phlebotomy Technician Certificate

In as little as nine months, you could be working in the healthcare field. Our 18-credit Phlebotomy Technician certificate program prepares you for this high-demand career.

Students who successfully complete the coursework will have the opportunity to become Certified Phlebotomy Technicians (CPT). CPT jobs are projected to grow by 25% through 2026.* As a student in this program, you’ll learn how to perform blood collection… conduct CLIA-waived laboratory tests… verify patient identity… collect, store and process blood, urine and other specimens for laboratory testing… and much more.

This postsecondary certificate is part of the Medical Assisting associate degree. As a Phlebotomy Technician, you could work at a hospital, diagnostic laboratory, blood donor center or private medical office.

“Phlebotomists and medical assistants are much-needed members of the health care team, providing a wide range of crucial services to patients,” said Lou Baverso, chief operating officer, UPMC in Central Pa. “It is a need in our communities, and we hope this will help fill it. We’re very happy to partner with Central Penn College to support these programs and provide a high-quality education at potentially no final cost to the student.”

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If you have a keen eye for changes in your surroundings, a commitment to law and order, and a natural desire to protect and serve others, you may be the perfect candidate for a career in private security. You can help prevent theft, fraud, cybercrime, harassment, and more, using your skills to protect people and property.

By earning a certificate in private security, through six three-credit courses, you can enter the private security field in as little as nine months, or continue on to earn your bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field. Your skills would be especially valuable in stores, warehouses, hospitals, college campuses, armored car services, law enforcement, and more. You could find meaningful work as a criminal investigator, security guard or retail loss prevention specialist.

Certificate in Private Security

The Certificate in Private Security offers six three-credit courses to introduce students to the field of private security, corporate security, and retail security, along with their relationship to constitutional law, criminal justice, and public law enforcement. These courses are designed to heighten a student’s understanding and comprehension of complex and diverse applications of private security in today’s business climate.

This program is designed to help students pursue employment in the private or corporate security sector and prepare them for professional membership in the American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) and the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification exam.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of the role of private and corporate security in the criminal justice process
• Prepare and organize security concepts for various types of private and business environments
• Categorize and demonstrate an understanding of how civil and criminal investigations are initiated and documented within a professional setting

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Central Penn College’s new online sports management certificate enables sports fans to channel their craving for competition into a rewarding career in the fast-growing world of sports.

If you have a passion for sports and a knack for business, sports management may be the dream job for you. Whether you are inspired by the likes of Tom Cruise’s iconic Jerry Maguire or real-life sports managers like the Philadelphia Eagles’ Howie Roseman, you can now gain real-life training at Central Penn College in how to coach and manage a team at the professional, semi-professional, or recreational levels. It is the perfect intersection of athletics and entrepreneurship.

Sports management involves far more than just recruiting talented athletes. It also encompasses exercise science, accounting, psychology, sociology and more.

Careers in the sports industry, including athletic trainers, coaches, and athletic directors, are growing by as much as 26 percent, according to the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics. Everything from restaurants to retail to ticket sales and talent management is impacted by the wide world of sports.

Program Outcomes

Learn about business practices, processes and tools of effective management in a broad array of companies within the sports industry

Gain experience in the sports industry through class projects that solve real-world problems

Understand how to effectively manage people, activities, and business operations, while learning how to react to the fact-paced, ever-changing world of sports.

Develop and carry out leadership and coaching strategies that have proven successful in the sports arena and the corporate boardrooms.

Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the fundamental principles requisite to professional success in sports management.

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Surgical Technician Diploma Program Sponsored by UPMC

The Surgical Technician Diploma program provides students with the technical knowledge and skills required for employment as a member of an operating room healthcare team in a hospital or surgical center.

Surgical technicians are highly skilled and highly sought-after healthcare paraprofessionals. This short-term program is for individuals looking to change careers, or high school graduates who wish to work in healthcare and are looking to quickly enter the workforce. Hands-on learning through simulation and live clinical experiences will prepare students for certification.

JOIN THIS EXCITING FIELD AND HAVE THE FULL TUITION COST OF THE PROGRAM REIMBURSED!

UPMC, UPMC Pinnacle Foundation, and Central Penn College are working together to bring more skilled surgical technicians to the region. In addition to making a meaningful impact in the community, students who successfully complete the program and are hired by UPMC will receive financial assistance up to full reimbursement of all diploma tuition costs.

In just 18 months you can be part of an exciting, fast-growing field in health care. And you can have your tuition completely reimbursed!

A New 18-Month Certificate Program

• 42 Credits
• 18 Months
• In-person
• Summerdale
• Professional Career

Admission Requirements

• Be a high school graduate with GPA of at least a 2.5, or GED recipient with a score of 500 (score of 50 prior to 2002).
• Successfully completed two sciences (C or higher) and one algebra course (C or higher) in high school or college. If students don’t meet these criteria, they are able to file an appeal for acceptance to the Dean of Health Sciences.

After Acceptance

• Complete a background check.
• Provide documentation of current required immunizations and current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
• Possess American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification––valid prior to the start of Internship (SUR290) with current certification maintained through the completion of clinical rotations.

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