Education and the New Economy

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Education and the New Economy

• Times are changing

• University degrees are not NEARLY worth

what they used to be.

• To truly be successful you must match your

skills, interests AND demands of the market.

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HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s

Community College

• Founded in 1964

• Accredited by Middle States Commission on

Higher Education

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College Open Admissions Policy

Open Admission granted to students who:

• Have a high school diploma, GED, or are 18 years old • Complete an application:

Online at www.hacc.edu

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Placement Testing

• SAT/ACT testing is encouraged but not

required for admission into the college

• Take the HACC placement tests

NOT an entrance exam

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Student Services

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Counseling and Advising

• Career Services

• Free tutoring

• Bookstore

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Student Activities

• Clubs and organizations

 SORT – Students of Radiology Technology  SNO – Student Nursing Organization

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How to Pay for College

• _FAFSA

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www.fafsa.gov

 Loans  Grants  Work/Study Program

• _Scholarships

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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

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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) 221-1352 or

1351 if you have any

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Health Career Programs

• Non-Credit Programs

• Diplomas • Certificates

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Important Things to Know

• Over 30 Health Career majors to explore:

» www.hacc.edu/healthcareers

» Hospital shadowing » Essential qualifications

» Apply and meet with a health career advisor

• Programs, employers & credentialing require:

» Criminal background & child abuse clearances » Drug screening

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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 Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)

• Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC) • National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences

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Nursing Careers

Practical Nurse (LPN)

• Nursing homes/LTC’s • 18-24 months • $40,000 p/year • 89.80 % NCLEX

Associate Degree Nurse (RN)

• Hospitals • 3-4 years

• BSN/Articulation Agreements • Career growth

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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

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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)

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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

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Radiology Informatics

• Trained to become a PACS (Picture Archival

Communications Systems) Administrator

• Manage medical images in very complex health care

systems

• Combination of IT, clinical and business skills

• Lancaster based, begins Fall 2015, six full time semesters

• 40% job growth in next ten years, National median salary

$77,524

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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

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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.

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Surgical Technology

• Assists surgeon during operations and sterilizes equipment.

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$38,869 (Median)

• Accredited by CAAHEP

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Respiratory Therapist

• “First breath to last breath” • Received Distinguished RRT

Credentialing Success Award

(2013 & 2014)

• Accredited by CoARC

• 94% pass rate on RRT exam in 2012 (2nd highest in PA) • Top 5% of RT programs

nationally

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Medical Assistant

• Combination of clinical and clerical • Certificate or Degree option

• $27,900 (Median) • CAAHEP Accredited

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Paramedic (EMT-P)

• Must have PA EMT license w/100 documented

emergency calls

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You CAN DO IT!!

• Successful people simply THINK differently

than unsuccessful people!

• It does not matter what your past

circumstances are compared to others.

• You can achieve your dreams!

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