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Got the “Right Stuff?”

Prepare for the Nursing Application Process Now

 

The Nursing Program at Community College of Philadelphia is one of the best in the country and admission is highly selective. There are steps you can take now to prepare for application. Click here to learn more about the application and selection process as well as how to increase your chance of acceptance. Make sure you have the “right stuff” to become a Nursing student!

 

 

 

Nursing and DMI Application Groups-

Schedule Now Available!

 

The first step in applying to either the Nursing Program or the DMI Program is to attend a mandatory application group session. The dates for these sessions are now posted. You may view the Nursing Application Groups here. You may view the DMI Application Groups here.

 

To review the Nursing Application Process, read the document posted here.

 

For the Clinical Lab Program, Dental Hygiene Program, Medical Assisting Program or Respiratory Program, visit the Counseling Center, W2-2, to begin the application process (application begins October 1st).

 

For the Health Services Management Program or Patient Service Representative Program, request a change of curriculum in W2-2 to enter that program.

 
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Got the Test Jitters?

Prepare for the Allied Health Test with a Test Prep Workshop

 

This workshop, presented by Learning Lab faculty, will help students get ready for the Allied Health Test, which is required for admission to several health career programs at CCP.

 

Select any one of the following sessions during Fall semester.

No need to preregister.  Seating is on a space available basis.

 

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20               1 TO 3 PM      ROOM MG-15

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9              2 TO 4 PM      ROOM MG-16

MONDAY, DECEMBER 14            2 TO 4 PM      ROOM MG-16

 

MG-15 AND MG-16 ARE LOCATED ON THE GROUND FLOOR OF THE MINT BUILDING, ALONG THE SIDE WALL OF THE CAFETERIA

 

 

 
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Have You Ever Wondered About….

 

·         Genetic engineering of our food?

·         Nanotechnology?

·         How energy is produced?

Learn about the science behind these topics and explore public policy debates related to science and technology

 

                                ASET 101:

         Science, Technology and Public Policy

 

·         Fulfills Science general education requirement

·         Transferable as science elective

ASET 101 “Science, Tech, and Public Policy” 3 credits

Section 001  CRN 15436 Tues and Thur: 2:00-3:20 PM

Section 002 CRN 15438 Tues and Thur: 2:00 -3:20 PM

 

For more information, contact

Professor Kathleen Harter    kharter@ccp.edu

Professor Randy Libros        rlibros@ccp.edu

 

 
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Make Your CST Degree Work for You!

Earn a specialized certificate of completion in addition to your Associate Degree!

 

CST students now have the opportunity to enhance their Associate Degree with a specialized certificate of completion in one of five specialty areas. It’s simple…complete the designated courses with a C or better to earn the certificate. Learn more about the new CST specialized certificates of completion here.

 

It is a competitive world out there. Show your future employer or program director that you’ll do what it takes to stand out from the rest!

 

 
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Drexel is One of the Nation’s Top Five “Up-and-Coming Schools”

Learn More About Health Programs at Drexel’s Open House!

 

Attend the Open House for the College of Nursing and Health Professions on Sunday, October 18th or Saturday, November 21st. Learn more about programs in Nursing, Behavioral Health Counseling, Health Sciences, Health Service Administration and Radiologic Technology.

 

Register for either Open House on this website.

 
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Don’t Miss This Scholarship Opportunity!

 

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship Program awards approximately 30 scholarships of up to $30,000 per year to outstanding community college students who are planning to begin full-time studies at a four-year institution in fall 2010.

The awards cover a portion of educational expenses, including tuition, living expenses, required fees, and books for the final two to three years of the baccalaureate degree. The amount and the duration of awards vary by student based on the cost of attendance and the length of the program, as well as other scholarships or grants received.

Please visit www.jkcf.org to access information and the application.  Students interested in applying for the scholarship are strongly encouraged to meet with Patti Conroy, Scholarship Manager, prior to beginning the application process. She can be reached at pconroy@ccp.edu or 215.751.8214 to arrange a meeting.

 
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Are You on the Path to Reach Your Dreams?

 

Make sure that you do everything you can to achieve your goals. Complete the Academic Check Up today! This simple tool will enable you to assess your academic plan and find resources to help your succeed. Click here to begin this check up.

 

 

 
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Looking for a Hands-On Career that Combines High-Tech with High Salary?

Check Out Process Technology!

 

Process Technicians help manage the “flow” process that turns raw materials such as water, chemicals, and crude oil into products such as drinking water, medicine, and gasoline. They may

 

Community College of Philadelphia will offer a Process Technology Program starting in the Fall of 2009. They can work for energy companies, utilities, chemical companies and food and beverage companies. Average pay for process technicians is above $ 40,000 per year!

 

Interested? E-mail us at aet@ccp.edu . This could be your pathway to a great career!

 

 

 
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Learn the Language of Medicine

 

Did you know that an understanding of Medical Terminology improves grades in Anatomy and Physiology? Consider taking AH 103 as a Health Course or a General Elective. Start improving your skills now by completing this on-line tutorial!

 

 
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Think Outside of the Box!

 

Are you eager to start on the pathway to a great career? Consider the following programs which are accepting students now!

Applied Science and Engineering Technology-Process Technology

Applied Science and Engineering Technology-Nanofabrication Manufacturing Technology

Health Services Management

Medical Assisting

Patient Service Representative

For more information, contact Laura Davidson at Ldavidson@ccp.edu .

 
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Do You Enjoy Math, Science and Technology?

Ride the Wave of the Future

with These Exciting Programs!

 

Biomedical Technician Training Program-This award winning program prepares students for positions in biomedical and research laboratories, and in pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries.

 

Computer Science Program-Computer Careers continue to be considered hot careers due to projected growth and pay scale.

 

Engineering Science Program-Engineering is a challenging and well-paid profession with many excitng career opportunities.

 

Science Program-If you envision a career in Biology, physics, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry or Science Education, this is the program for you.

 

Explore these programs on the CST website!

 
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Exciting New Program-

Health Services Management

 

Prepare for an exciting career in Health Care Management! An associate’s degree in Health Services Management will begin to prepare you for a career that is in demand. You will acquire the skills you need to understand the health care delivery system. Specifically, you will learn how to prepare and manage budgets, conduct a financial analysis of a medical practice and develop coding and reimbursement policies and procedures. For more information, click here!  This program is accepting students…contact Ms. Rossi at drossi@ccp.edu if you are interested.

 

 
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Plan a Smart Schedule!

Click here for Advising Tips for CST students!

 
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Give Yourself Options!

 

Apply now for Dual Admissions Programs. These agreements are in place between Community College of Philadelphia and nine area universities. They offer a seamless transition to the university, support services and financial incentives including scholarship awards. Application is free of charge but must be completed early in your academic career. Go to “The Next Step” page for more information.

 

New Patient Service Representative Program

 

Patient Service Representatives serve as “front line” health care professionals and are responsible for ensuring positive patient experience and quality customer service. This is an exciting career which allows you to step into health care and gain experience.  There is room to advance and the salaries are quite good!

 

Most students can begin the Patient Service Representative Program immediately. Read more here. If interested, contact Ms. Rossi at drossi@ccp.edu .

 

 
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CST Science/Tech Concentration Now Offers Even More Flexibility!

 

Technology courses acceptable for the Science/Technology concentration include Architecture, Design & Construction (ADC 103, 163 or 263), Paralegal Studies (PLS 115), and any courses in Computer Information Systems (CIS), Computer Science (CSCI), Computer Forensics (CF), Engineering (ENGR) and Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

 

 Explore one of these exciting fields of technology as you complete your Culture, Science and Technology Degree!

 

 

 

 
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Learn More About Your Curriculum!

Explore the CST Website

 

You will find wonderful information at your fingertips including the CST Slide Show given at orientation and the Advising Sheets that are used to plan your course of study. Read about the curriculum at What is CST and what can it do for you.?

 

Feel free to stop by my office (W2-19) to pick up a Culture, Science and Technology Program Student Handbook. That way, you’ll have the information you need whenever you need it!

 

 
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A Great Investment:

Time Spent in the Learning Lab

 

Why not invest time now for a big payoff later? Improving your study and test taking skills will improve your performance in the classroom now, increasing your chance of acceptance into a select program at a later date.

 

Each semester, the Learning Lab runs a series of workshops called “Master Student Workshops.”  These workshops teach you how to become a better student. The schedule can be found here. Test taking skills can also be studied on-line for those who can’t attend the workshops. You can learn how to Ace Those Tests from your own computer!

 

Become a better student now! Visit the Learning Lab website to learn more about the great resources available to you.

 
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