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Allied Health

The Allied Health major is designed to be a springboard for students to develop the skills and behaviors necessary to enhance their knowledge and practice of general health and wellness. With a focus on Health Care Technician, students explore and prepare for the following medical professions: Phlebotomy, EKG, Clinical Laboratory, EMT, Paramedic, Nursing, Pre-Med and a variety of Healthcare Technician professions. William Penn has developed work-based learning partnerships with Christiana Care, local EMS agencies and Delaware Technical and Community College. Level 2, Essentials of Diagnostic Careers, offers students the opportunity to earn 3 college credits with an articulation agreement with Del Tech. A number of opportunities exist in healthcare after graduation including college, specialized medical technology training, and associated entry-level careers in the medical field, including EKG technician, Phlebotomy Technician and Emergency Medical Technician, certifications offered as part of the program.

Recommended Program of Study

Grade 9
  1. English I
  2. Integrated Math I
  3. Science I
  4. Geography/Civics
  5. Physical Education/Health
  6. Introduction to Health Care 
  7. Elective
  8. World Language
Grade 10
  1. English II
  2. Integrated Math II
  3. Biology
  4. Economics
  5. Physical Ed/Drivers Ed
  6. Essentials of Medical Diagnostic Careers
  7. World Language
  8. Elective
Grade 11
  1. English III
  2. Integrated Math III
  3. World Language
  4. US History
  5. Chemistry
  6. Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics 
  7. Anatomy & Physiology
  8. AP Biology
Grade 12

1. English IV
2. Statistics
3. Diagnostics Services Technician (Phlebotomy & EKG)
4. AP Chemistry
5. World Language
6. Paramedical Science
7. DTCC Bio 210 Anatomy & Physiology

Additional courses or electives that relate to this major:

• Physics            
• EMT
• Psychology
• Sociology
• DTCC Bio 210 Anatomy & Physiology
• Genetic Editing
• Exercise Science

After School:
• HOSA (Future Healthcare Professionals)

Online Courses:
• Patient Care & Medical Services
• Biotechnology I & II
• Sports Medicine 1a & 1b

Certification Programs:
• EKG, Phlebotomy, EMR, NREMT