Penn Foster School of Health Services

Penn Foster Career School is one of the oldest and largest distance learning institutions in the world. The school provides programs and services that are designed to meet the life-long learning needs of the adult learner. Programs of study lead to career-specific diplomas.

The mission of Penn Foster Career School is to empower adult learners to advance or change their careers, learn a new skill or gain personal satisfaction. The school strives to fulfill this mission by providing breadth and depth of courseware, applicable technology and a wide array of flexible services aimed at the needs of the adult learner. Programs not only teach current marketplace skills, but also present liberal arts offerings and develop critical thinking, writing and mathematical abilities. The mission is supported by an admissions policy that allows students with appropriate prior education to enroll in programs without regard to race, religion, gender, age, color, national origin or physical disability.

Penn Foster Career School assesses fulfillment of its mission and achievement of institutional effectiveness through ongoing studies of student academic success, measurement of student satisfaction and evaluation of the career outcomes of graduates.

Accreditation

Penn Foster Career School is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), which is listed by the US Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

Dental Assistant - Diploma

As a Dental Assistant, you'll need to know how to manage the medical office, schedule appointments and update patient records. The Dental Assistant Program can help you learn these skills and many more. Study includes:

• Dental terminology and anatomy, preventive dentistry and nutrition
• Disease transmission, pathology and dental emergencies
• Radiology and pharmacology
• Business administration for the Dental Assistant

Fitness & Nutrition - Diploma

Health clubs, resorts, and recreational centers hire people with specialized training in fitness and nutrition. The Fitness and Nutrition training program can train you to help your clients look and feel better. Study includes:

• Managing personal health, fitness and injury prevention
• Sports nutrition
• Promoting lifestyle changes
• Stress management and reduction

Occupational Therapy Aide - Diploma

As an Occupational Therapy Aide, you'll help patients improve their quality of life, return to their jobs or gain new independence. Study includes:

• Medical terminology, including anatomical positioning and therapeutic terms
• Activities of Daily Living (ADL) therapy
• Adaptive equipment
• Workplace health and safety

Pharmacy Technician - Diploma

In the Pharmacy Technician Program, you'll learn to work closely with pharmacists to provide medication and health care products to patients. Study includes:

• Receiving prescriptions from doctors and hospitals
• Preparing prescriptions for patients
• Verifying insurance and prescription information
• Assisting the pharmacist with everyday duties

Physical Therapy Aide - Diploma

In the Physical Therapy Aide Program, you'll learn how to help patients recover from their injuries and return to their active lives. Study includes:

• The role of the Physical Therapy Aide in patient recovery
• Common physical disorders
• Physical therapy treatments
• Exercise and mobility training

Veterinary Assistant - Diploma

Learn animal nursing, emergency care, veterinary terminology and proper breeding techniques. In the veterinary assistant program, you'll learn the skills needed to keep animals healthy and nurse them when they're ill. Study includes:

• Obtaining animal health histories and records
• Providing specialized nursing care
• Assisting in surgical procedures
• Washing, feeding, and caring for animals

Information

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