Educational Opportunities
PinnacleHealth provides educational opportunities including bachelor's and master's programs through the affiliations below. Classes and programs are held on our Community and Polyclinic Campuses.
Bachelor's and Master's Programs
PinnacleHealth provides educational opportunities including bachelor's and master's programs through the affiliations below. Classes and programs are held on our Community and Polyclinic Campuses.
York College
Registered nurses can obtain a B.S.N. degree through satellite broadcasts. There is a charge for this program. Call (717) 782-4155. Classes are held in the Professional Building, 4th Floor (PH) (717) 231-8410.
Allentown College of St. Frances DeSales
Persons with an undergraduate degree can earn an M.B.A. in administration. Classes held at Harrisburg Hospital. There is a charge for this program. Call (717) 231-8410.
St. Francis College, IL
Persons with an undergraduate degree can earn an M.H.A. through programs offered at one of the area hospitals. There is a charge for this program. Call (717) 782-2136. Contact: Howard Robertson, Director, Education and Research.
Shadow Program
This free program is for high school students considering a career in the field. Students are able to observe the responsibilities and duties of hospital personnel, such as medical technologists, physical therapists, nurses and radiologic technologists. Call (717) 221-6253. To fill out a request to shadow someone please fill out the form on the right. Return forms by fax to (717) 221-6266.
Nursing Education Programs
Educational opportunities available for professional and allied providers within the central Pennsylvania area. Programs cross a wide range of clinical areas and have been developed by course coordinators and faculty with advanced education, expertise and competency in the respective clinical area. Specialty courses have been approved by the appropriate accrediting agencies, ensuring that the courses are based on nationally recognized educational standards. There is a charge for this program. Call (717) 782-2131. The class is held in the Professional Building, Floor (PH).
School Nurse Update Seminar
This class is offered to area school health nurses and covers current practice issues. Update is based on an annual assessment. There is a charge. Call (717) 221-6253 for more information.
Exploring Careers in Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Contact Harrisburg Area Community College Health Careers at 1-800-222-4222, extension 1988 or click here and select "health careers" for more information online.
Exploring Radiography as a Career
Contact Harrisburg Area Community College Health Careers at 1-800-222-4222, extension 1988 or click here and select "health careers" for more information online. For a complete listing of accredited schools nationwide, click here.