Objective of Field

The Biomedical Technology Program prepares students for careers in various health care fields as well as biotechnological, clinical, forensic, and research laboratories

Job Duties

• Clinical diagnostic work
• Biomedical research
• Forensics and pharmaceutical development
• The curriculum also prepares students for various jobs in the health care industry

Certification Tests

• American Heart Association (AHA) CPR/AED/FirstAid
• OSHA Careersafe - Healthcare
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (optional upon graduation)

Planned Courses

• Participation in student activities
• Exploring Foundations of Biomedical Technology
• Laboratory Safety
• Quality Assurance / Quality Control
• Basic Laboratory Skills
• Basic Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, and Cell Culture Techniques
• Investigating Bioengineering and Genetic Engineering Techniques 
• Biotechnology’s Role in the Healthcare Industry
• Bioethics
• AP Biology

Employment/Job Outlook

In Pennsylvania, 13 of the 20 fastest growing occupations are health care related.

Health care will generate 2.4 million new wage and salary jobs between 2020 and 2030, more than any other industry. This holds true for both occupations dealing with direct patient contact and those in support positions such as the laboratory sciences.

Most workers have jobs that require less than 4 years of college education, but health diagnosing and treating practitioners are among the most educated workers.

How to Find Out More

• http://online.onetcenter.org/
• http://www.bls.gov/ooh/Healthcare/Registered-nurses.htm#tab-7
• http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/physical-therapist-assistants-and-aides.htm#tab-7
• http://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/dental-hygienists.htm#tab-7

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