Allied Health and Nursing

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Dean's Office

Genny Cavanagh, Dean

Marple Campus, Academic Building
Room 3195

Hours:
Mon-Thu, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fri, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed on Fridays during summer).

Phone: 610-359-5353
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Welcome to the Division of Allied Health and Nursing: if you are a prospective student, you have selected to learn about one of the most advanced and cost-effective nursing programs in Pennsylvania.

If you’re passionate about health care, follow it here. Explore our divison for a variety of programs and courses that can springboard your career into the health care and nursing arenas.

AHN Programs

Health Care Management

Learn the skills needed for management roles in health care settings. Course work provides a foundation for further study in Health Care or Health Services Administration.
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Medical Assistant

Gain proficiency as a multi-skilled health care worker, performing administrative and clinical duties while functioning as an assistant to a physician in ambulatory care settings.
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Medical Coding & Billing

Build essential skills in the areas of physician-based-coding and hospital-coding, and as a medical claims reviewer.
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Nursing

Develop competencies essential to safe, effective nursing practice in a variety of health care settings; upon successful completion, A.A.S. recipients are eligible to sit for the state licensure examination to become registered nurses (NCLEX-RN).
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Perioperative Program

For current nurses interested in entering the operating room as an OR nurse.
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RN First Assistant

A program designed for Perioperative Nurses looking to advance to the level of RN First Assistant.
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Surgical Technology

Prepare for a job in the fast-paced acute care environment of the operating room as a technician who hands instruments to surgeons.
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Health Studies

Students acquiring this degree would be able to pursue advancement opportunities within varied health care settings.
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Many programs offered by the Allied Health division have special application requirements. Visit the College’s admissions page for details and contact us if you have any questions.

Special Application Procedures

Testimonials

DCCC Nursing Aide Student Natalia Rodriguez Lopez
Natalia Rodriguez Lopez
“The faculty here make you feel seen—they take the time to get to know you and encourage you.”