LCCC to Offers Introduction to Healthcare Careers

In a joint effort with PATH (Pennsylvania’s Advanced Training and Hiring), Lehigh Carbon Community College (LCCC) now offers a short-term program to assist students in learning the wide range of careers available in the healthcare field. Students will explore career goals and develop a personal healthcare career pathway. This class includes building an awareness of allied health resources. Topics include understanding the importance of effective communication, workplace safety and core qualities needed to be an effective health care professional.

Careers in nurse aide, pharmacy technician, healthcare administrative assistant and EKG technician will be explored. Students can choose from three different course offerings, which are all held at the Donley Center, LCCC Allentown. Cost is $40.

· Fridays, July 22 and 29, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

· Thursday, Sept. 8, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

· Tuesday, Nov. 29, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

For more information or to register, please contact the PATH office at 610-799-1689 or 610-769-1345.