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Health Care Opportunities Requiring Four or More Years of TrainingClinical Nurse Specialist - $48,000-$69,000 - Serves as a registered nurse who specializes in diagnosis and treatment within a specific clinical area. In addition to expert clinician, also serves as educator, consultant, researcher, and/or administrator.Preparation and/or Training: BSN, completion of 27-month training program, and RN license Training Institutions:
Drexel University College of Nursing & Health Professions
Credentials Offered: Master of science in nursing (MSN) and state licensure through examination
Broad & Vine Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192 Telephone: (215) 762-8288 www.drexel.edu/hs/ Gwynedd-Mercy College 1325 Sumneytown Pike, Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437-0901 Telephone: (800) DIAL GMC E-mail: www.admissions@gmc.edu www.gmc.edu Neumann College One Neumann Drive, Aston, PA 19014-1297 Telephone: (800) 9NEUMAN www.neumann.edu Temple University 1803 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Telephone: (215) 204-7000 www.temple.edu Thomas Jefferson University 1020 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5587 Telephone: (215) 955-6000 www.tju.edu University of Pennsylvania 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Telephone: (215) 898-5000 E-mail: info@admissions.ugao.upenn.edu www.upenn.edu Villanova University 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085-1672 Telephone: (800) 338-7927 E-mail: jvanblun@email.villanova.edu www.villanova.edu Widener University One University Place Chester, PA 19013-5792 Telephone: (610) 499-4126 www.widener.edu Dentist - $83,000-$91,000 - Provides direct patient care for the diagnosis and treatment of disorders affecting the teeth, gums, and other areas of the mouth. Educates patients in proper dental care. Preparation and/or Training: Bachelor's degree and completion of 4-year degree program Training Institutions:
Temple University
Credentials Offered: Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) and state licensure
through examination
1803 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Telephone: (215) 204-7000 www.temple.edu University of Pennsylvania 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Telephone: (215) 898-5000 E-mail: info@admissions.ugao.upenn.edu www.upenn.edu Senior Health Care Administrator - $65,000-$85,000 - Manages the daily operation of a health care facility, ensuring that it has the staff, equipment, and resources necessary to provide the best-quality care possible. Preparation and/or Training: Bachelor's degree and completion of 1- to 2-year degree program Training Institutions:
Arcadia University
Credentials Offered: Master's degree or MBA
450 S. Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038-3295 Telephone: (888) BEAVER-3 E-mail: admiss@arcadia.edu www.arcadia.edu Philadelphia University School House Lane & Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497 Telephone: (215) 951-2803 www.philau.edu Saint Joseph's University 5600 City Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131-1395 Telephone: (610) 660-1300 E-mail: admi@sju.edu www.sju.edu University of Pennsylvania 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Telephone: (215) 898-5000 E-mail: info@admissions.ugao.upenn.edu www.upenn.edu Villanova University 800 Lancaster Avenue, Villanova, PA 19085-1672 Telephone: (800) 338-7927 E-mail: jvanblun@email.villanova.edu www.villanova.edu Widener University One University Place Chester, PA 19013-5792 Telephone: (610) 499-4126 www.widener.edu Nurse Anesthetist - $75,000-$103,000 - Cares for patient before, during, and after surgery, including administration of regional and general anesthesia and close monitoring of the patient. Preparation and/or Training: BSN, completion of 27-month training program, and RN license Training Institutions:
Drexel University College of Nursing & Health Professions
Credentials Offered: Certificate or master of science in nursing (MSN), and
close monitoring of the patient. state licensure through examination
Broad & Vine Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192 Telephone: (215) 762-8288 www.drexel.edu/hs/ Lankenau Hospital Jefferson Health System 100 Lancaster Avenue, Wynnewood, PA 19096 Telephone: (610) 645-2000 www.jeffersonhealth.org LaSalle University 1900 West Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141 Telephone: (215) 951-1500 E-mail: admiss@lasalle.edu www.lasalle.edu Nazareth Hospital 2601 Holme Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19152 Telephone: (215) 335-6000 www.CHI-east.org Widener University One University Place Chester, PA 19013-5792 Telephone: (610) 499-4126 www.widener.edu Nurse Midwife - $57,000-$65,000 - Independently provides care for the normal mother during pregnancy, and stays with her during labor, providing continuous physical and emotional support. Evaluates progress and manages the labor and delivery, and provides immediate care for the normal newborn. Educates on newborn care, future pregnancy planning, and gynecological services. Preparation and/or Training: BSN degree, completion of 1- to 2-year training program, and RN license Training Institutions:
Philadelphia University
Credentials Offered: Certificate or master of science in nursing (MSN), and national certification through examination
School House Lane & Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497 Telephone: (215) 951-2803 www.philau.edu University of Pennsylvania 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Telephone: (215) 898-5000 E-mail: info@admissions.ugao.upenn.edu www.upenn.edu Nurse Practitioner - $41,000-$58,000 - Sees a caseload of patients in a clinical setting, makes routine diagnosis and treatment of illness, disease, or injury, and refers to physician in more acute cases. Preparation and/or Training: BSN, completion of a 27-month training program, and RN license Training Institutions:
Drexel University College of Nursing & Health Professions
Credentials Offered: Certificate or master of science in nursing (MSN), and RN license national certification through examination
Broad & Vine Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192 Telephone: (215) 762-8288 www.drexel.edu/hs/ Gloucester County College 1400 Tanyard Road, Sewell, NJ 08080 Telephone: (856) 415-2209 E-mail: ldraper@gccnj.edu www.gccnj.edu Thomas Jefferson University 1020 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5587 Telephone: (215) 955-6000 www.tju.edu University of Pennsylvania 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Telephone: (215) 898-5000 E-mail: info@admissions.ugao.upenn.edu www.upenn.edu Optometrist - $57,000-$65,000 - Diagnoses and treats eye diseases, prescribes optical devices for vision correction, directs the pre- and post-operative care of refractive and laser surgery patients, helps children with learning disabilities through vision training, and provides vision rehabilitation services to people with severe vision impairments. Preparation and/or Training: Bachelor's degree and completion of 4-year degree program Training Institutions:
Pennsylvania College of Optometry
Credentials Offered: Doctor of Optometry (OD) and state licensure through examination
8360 Old York Road Elkins Park, PA 19027 Telephone: (800) 824-6262 www.pco.edu Pharmacist - $51,000-$73,000 - Works with physicians to assure that patients receive medications that are pure, safe, and effective, requiring an understanding of how drugs affect the body and interact with one another. Preparation and/or Training: High school diploma or GED, and completion of 6-year degree program Training Institutions:
Temple University
Credentials Offered: Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and state licensure through examination
1803 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Telephone: (215) 204-7000 www.temple.edu University of the Sciences in Philadelphia 600 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495 Telephone: (215) 596-8810 E-mail: admit@usip.edu www.usip.edu Pharmacy Administrator - $75,000-$153,000 - Holds leadership positions in research and/or management in universities, pharmaceutical firms, managed care organizations, health insurance companies, and professional societies, as well as governmental and international agencies. Preparation and/or Training: Bachelor's degree and completion of 1-year degree program Training Institutions:
University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Credentials Offered: Master's degree
600 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495 Telephone: (215) 596-8810 E-mail: admit@usip.edu www.usip.edu Physical Therapist - $43,000-$62,000 - Develops and implements treatment plans to restore function to injured body parts and relieve pain, and treats newborns, older adults, athletes, and stroke victims. Preparation and/or Training: High school diploma or GED, and completion of 4- or 5-year degree program Training Institutions:
Arcadia University
Credentials Offered: Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) and state licensure
through examination
450 S. Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038-3295 Telephone: (888) BEAVER-3 E-mail: admiss@arcadia.edu www.arcadia.edu Drexel University College of Nursing & Health Professions Broad & Vine Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192 Telephone: (215) 762-8288 www.drexel.edu/hs/ Neumann College One Neumann Drive, Aston, PA 19014-1297 Telephone: (800) 9NEUMAN www.neumann.edu Rutgers The State University of New Jersey Camden Campus Camden, NJ 08102 Telephone: (856) 225-6104 www.rutgers.edu Thomas Jefferson University 1020 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5587 Telephone: (215) 955-6000 www.tju.edu University of the Sciences in Philadelphia 600 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495 Telephone: (215) 596-8810 E-mail: admit@usip.edu www.usip.edu Physician (MD, DO) - $90,000-$110,000 - Treats and prevents human illness, disease, and injury, and practices medicine and surgery, utilizing all modern diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Preparation and/or Training: Bachelor's degree and completion of 4-year degree program, plus 1- to 3-year residency Training Institutions:
Drexel University College of Nursing & Health Professions
Credentials Offered: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), and state licensure through examination
Broad & Vine Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192 Telephone: (215) 762-8288 www.drexel.edu/hs/ Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 4170 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131-1694 Telephone: (215) 871-6700 E-mail: admissions@pcom.edu www.pcom.edu Temple University 1803 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Telephone: (215) 204-7000 www.temple.edu Thomas Jefferson University 1020 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5587 Telephone: (215) 955-6000 www.tju.edu University of Pennsylvania 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Telephone: (215) 898-5000 E-mail: info@admissions.ugao.upenn.edu www.upenn.edu Physician Assistant - $49,000-$74,000 - Works directly with a physician, assisting in all aspects of practice. Takes patient histories, conducts physical examinations, orders diagnostic procedures and laboratory tests, treats minor cuts and wounds, and participates in patient assessment, education and counseling. Preparation and/or Training: High school diploma or GED, and completion of 5-year degree program, or bachelor's degree and completion of 27-month degree program Training Institutions:
Arcadia University
Credentials Offered: Master's degree and national certification through examination
450 S. Easton Road Glenside, PA 19038-3295 Telephone: (888) BEAVER-3 E-mail: admiss@arcadia.edu www.arcadia.edu Drexel University College of Nursing & Health Professions Broad & Vine Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192 Telephone: (215) 762-8288 www.drexel.edu/hs/ Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 4170 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19131-1694 Telephone: (215) 871-6700 E-mail: admissions@pcom.edu www.pcom.edu Philadelphia University School House Lane & Henry Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19144-5497 Telephone: (215) 951-2803 www.philau.edu University of the Sciences in Philadelphia 600 South 43rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4495 Telephone: (215) 596-8810 E-mail: admit@usip.edu www.usip.edu Podiatrist - $61,000-$69,000 - Focuses on prevention, diagnosis, and management of diseases and injuries of the foot and ankle and their integration with all other body systems. Preparation and/or Training: Bachelor's degree and completion of 4-year degree program Training Institutions:
Temple University
Credentials Offered: Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) and state licensure through examination
1803 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Telephone: (215) 204-7000 www.temple.edu Public Health Practitioner - $35,000-$100,000 - Serves in a large variety of roles in health care, insurance, government, and education. Assesses population health; ensures appropriate services through programmatic, educational, economic, and organizational interventions; and develops and evaluates policy interventions. Integrates the traditional public health disciplines of epidemiology, biostatistics, community health and prevention, environmental and occupational health, and management and health policy. Preparation and/or Training: Bachelor's degree and completion of 2-year degree program Training Institutions:
Drexel University College of Nursing & Health Professions
Credentials Offered: Master of Public Health (MPH)
Broad & Vine Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192 Telephone: (215) 762-8288 www.drexel.edu/hs/ Thomas Jefferson University 1020 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107-5587 Telephone: (215) 955-6000 www.tju.edu Senior Social Worker - $30,000-$43,000 - Investigates and evaluates patient's problems resulting from the impact of their illness on their emotions, economic situations, lifestyles, and relationships. Counsels and supports patients, helping them to overcome disruptions to their lives caused by illness. Preparation and/or Training: Bachelor's degree and completion of 2-year degree program Training Institutions:
Bryn Mawr College
Credentials Offered: Master's degree (MSW), state licensure through examination, and national certification through examination
101 N. Merion Ave., Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 Telephone: (610) 526-7350 www.brynmawr.edu Temple University 1803 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Telephone: (215) 204-7000 www.temple.edu University of Pennsylvania 3451 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Telephone: (215) 898-5000 E-mail: info@admissions.ugao.upenn.edu www.upenn.edu West Chester University 100 West Rosedale Avenue, West Chester, PA 19383 Telephone: (610) 436-3411 E-mail: ugadmiss@wcupa.edu www.wcupa.edu Widener University One University Place, Chester, PA 19013-5792 Telephone: (610) 499-4126 www.widener.edu Speech Pathologist/Audiologist - $41,000-$60,000 - Cares for patients of all ages with communication disorders. Speech-Language Pathologists assess, treat, and help to prevent speech, language, cognitive communication, voice, swallowing, fluency, and related disorders. Audiologists specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of hearing, balance, and related problems, and assess and manage auditory, balance, and neural systems disorders. Preparation and/or Training: Bachelor's degree and completion of 2-year degree program, plus completion of 1 clinical fellowship year Training Institutions:
LaSalle University 1900 West Olney Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19141 Telephone: (215) 951-1500 E-mail: admiss@lasalle.edu www.lasalle.edu Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8360 Old York Road Elkins Park, PA 19027 Telephone: (800) 824-6262 www.pco.edu Temple University 1803 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Telephone: (215) 204-7000 www.temple.edu Temple University 1803 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 Telephone: (215) 204-7000 www.temple.edu Widener University One University Place, Chester, PA 19013-5792 Telephone: (610) 499-4126 www.widener.edu Credentials Offered: Master's degree and national certification through examination
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