The Allied Health Professions Program, approved by PDE and offered through LCTI, Penn State University, and Lehigh Valley Hospital and Health Network, provides highly motivated high school seniors with an opportunity to experience a variety of health care careers. While taking Penn State courses for college credit, students spend a large part of their time three days per week rotating among the various departments in the hospital. Students have the opportunity to work and interact with staff from all departments of the hospital, including critical care units, radiology, respiratory care, pharmacy, physical therapy, clinical laboratories, emergency unit, medical and surgical units, general medicine and more. The classroom portion of the program provides students with instruction in a variety of patient care skills and hospital procedures to enable them to participate in patient care activities during the clinical portion of the program. In addition to these basic skills, students are given an overview of the health care profession, different health care systems, health insurance, and other health related issues. Interested students should see their guidance counselor for more information and registration. Grade weighted upon successful completion of course.