Facilitate Healing.

Dedicate your life to progressive learning and caring for others in one of PCTI’s most popular areas of study. The prestigious Academy of Health & Medical Sciences introduces students to multiple healthcare specialties and career pathways.

Students gain foundational knowledge in professional responsibility, patient assessment, medical terminology, patient safety, and workplace-ready skills. The program provides immersive instruction in Dental Assisting, Physical Therapy, Mental Health, and Medical Office Procedures.

During their senior year, students can pursue national certifications as Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) or Certified Medical Assistants, while also earning CPR and First Aid certifications. Classrooms mirror professional medical offices, giving students hands-on experience with industry-standard equipment in a real-world setting.

The Academy proudly includes membership in HOSA – Health Occupation Students of America, one of the largest chapters in the United States. Through HOSA, students take part in leadership development, community service, and state officer positions, with opportunities to travel nationwide for conferences and competitions.

New for 2026–2027: Pre-Nursing
Students will have the option to study Pre-Nursing, gaining the knowledge and skills of licensed professionals. This pathway allows them to earn certifications as Patient Care Technicians and Medical Assistants, expanding career options in the healthcare field.

Career Pathways

• Certified Nursing Assistant

• Dental Assistant

• Dental Hygienist

• Dentist

• Doctor

• Emergency Medical

• Technician

• Medical Lab Specialist

• Nurse

• Nurse Practitioner

• Pharmacist

• Physical Therapist

• Physician Assistant

• School Nurse

• Surgical Technician

• Ultra Sound Technician

• X-Ray Technician

Cutting-Edge Equipment, Laboratories, Computers and Software

PCTI students use Cardiac Defibrillator, Professional Medical Supplies, Professional Medical & Dental Equipment.

"College Connection Program" Earning College Credits in High School

Want to earn college credits before you graduate high school? At PCTI you have the opportunity to do just that. Almost 2 dozen college courses—some specific to career majors and others open to all PCTI students—are offered through affiliations with area colleges and universities.

Students of the Academy of Health & Medical Sciences are given the opportunity to earn up to 16 college credits during their junior and senior years through PCTI’s membership with the New Jersey Health Science Careers Consortium and 4 credits with an EMT course at Passaic County Community College.

NOTE: The academic component is taught by highly qualified and dedicated professionals.

* 4 college credits earned through PCCC

Rutgers University Connection

AOHS graduates who qualify are eligable for admission to any one of seven allied health programs at the School of Health Related Professions. Rutgers Health Science Careers Program

College courses offered though Tech-Prep:

• Medical Terminology 3 Credits

• Dynamics of Health Care 3 Credits

• Anatomy & Physiology I - 4 Credits

• Anatomy & Physiology II - 4 Credits

College credits issued on a Rutgers University transcript may be transferred to many other four-year institutions. These college courses are infused directly into the medical curriculum.

Organizational Affiliation

AOHS students become members of the Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) organization. HOSA’s mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. It provides a unique program of student leadership development, motivation, and recognition.

Licensure Opportunities

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

• Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation/First Aid – Through the Academy, AOHS students are trained in Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. Once trained, students can volunteer as cadets with a First Aid Squad, providing they are at least 16 years of age.

• National Registry of Emergency Medicial Technicians (EMT) certification.

• OSHA-10 (Healthcare)

• Certified Physical Therapy Aide.

School to Careers Experience

PCTI maintains a very strong and supportive School to Careers program, offering 9th, 10th, and 11th graders the opportunity to “job shadow,” and 11th & 12th graders the chance to put their skills to work at a paid position in the workplace. Hundreds of students participate and hundreds of business leaders support our efforts by employing our students.

Awards and Honors

The Academy of Health & Medical Sciences has earned:

• NJ State Department of Education “Best Practice Award” – HOSA/School to Careers Program

• Hundreds of Awards have been won by PCTI HOSA students in competition at the local, regional, state and national level

• Numerous PCTI HOSA students were elected to serve as State Officers.

• PCTI’s HOSA Chapter has been honored with the prestigious “Chapter Award” & was recently recognized as largest local HOSA chapter in the nation