An Advanced Program for Medical & Health Care Careers
Since 1970, PCTI has educated
over a thousand high school
students in the health occupations
field. Many of these graduates
pursue further education, becoming
doctors, nurse practitioners, health
care administrators, dentists, nurses,
medical technicians, and health
career educators. Numerous medical
facilities in the Passaic County
area employ PCTI graduates, who in
turn help their patients maintain a
healthy lifestyle.
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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.
Academy of Health & Medical Sciences Curriculum Introduction to Health Careers Dental Assisting Medical Office Procedures & Allied Health Medical Assisting Certified Nurse Assisting (National Certification can be earned via course completion) Emergency Medical Technician Shadowing and Paid Internship Programs |
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| Level 1 Introduction to the Medical Arts English I Algebra I Biology or Geophysical Science World Language I World History Elective Physical Education/Health Level 2 Medical Office Practice Medical Arts I - Dental Assisting English II Algebra II Biology/Chemistry World Language II Elective Physical Education |
Level 3 Medical Arts II - NA/CPR/First Aid English III Geometry Anatomy and Physiology I U.S. History I Elective Physical Education/Health Level 4 *Medical Arts - Medical Assisting/Lab - EMT/C.N.A. (Allied Health) English IV Calculus/College Statistics Anatomy & Physiology II U.S. History II Elective Physical Education/Health |
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NOTE: The academic component is taught by highly qualified and dedicated professionals. * 4 college credits earned through PCCC |
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College Affiliates
Some of PCTI’s affiliates include:
William Paterson University, Seton Hall
University, Drexel University, Rutgers
University, Berkeley College, Passaic
County Community College, NJIT
(New Jersey Institute of Technology),
Rochester Institute of Technology, FDU
and Hudson County Community College.
Courses range from Japanese
to Computer Science . . . Anatomy &
Physiology to Chemistry. . . and Organizational
Management to Calculus, to
name a few.
Rutgers University Connection
AMA 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-Pep:
- Medical Terminology 3 Credits
- Dynamics of Health Care 3 Credits
- Anatomy & Physiology I 4 Credits
- Emergency Room & Clinical Care 2 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
AMA 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 Nurse Assistant – Requires classroom theory and practice in a nursing home for a total of 90 hours. Students must pass a national standardized exam. Those who pass have the opportunity to be quickly employed at a healthcare facility or an allied occupation through the PCTI School-to-Careers program.
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation/First Aid – Through the Academy, AMA 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.
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