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Got the “Right Stuff?” Prepare for the Nursing Application
Process Now The Nursing Program at 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.
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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
.
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!
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.
Plan a Smart Schedule! Click here for
Advising Tips for CST students!
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
.
CST Science/Tech Concentration Now
Offers Even More Flexibility! Technology courses acceptable for the Science/Technology
concentration include Architecture, Design & Construction ( Explore one of
these exciting fields of technology as you complete your Culture, Science
and Technology Degree!
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!
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.