Become a Health Care Hero
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Ordinary Pennsylvanians choose to become heroes every day. And these health care professionals meet the challenge of providing the quality health care Pennsylvanians deserve. Their work is rewarding in so many ways, not the least of which is being directly responsible for saving and improving the quality of people’s lives.
You can become a health care hero too by choosing one of Pennsylvania’s in-demand health care careers.
Thank you for visiting this site. It will help you decide if a career in health care is right for you. I hope you find the videos, teacher toolkits and information interesting and informative.
With your help, we can meet Pennsylvania’s ever-increasing demand for qualified health care professionals and, together, we can make every week Health Careers Week.
Edward G. Rendell
Governor
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Can't make it to Harrisburg November 9? Contact your local Workforce Investment Board to check out what Health Careers Week happenings will be in your area.
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Cool Career Videos
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BONUS Segment!
Buckle up! This high-octane bonus segment takes you on a ride through life as an Emergency Medical Technician / Paramedic.
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Become a Health
Care Hero 1
Join Tyler as he explores six exciting professions in Pennsylvania's fast-paced and fascinating health care industry.
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Become a Health
Care Hero 2
Tyler is back in this sequal to Become a Health Care Hero 1, featuring six more rewarding careers in health care you can't miss!
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Health Career Week Information and Resources
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Nominate a Student Health Care Hero
The Pennsylvania Center for Health Careers is searching for Pennsylvania’s most dynamic and inspirational student health care heroes. During PA Health Careers Week 2010 Student Health Care Hero Awards will honor Pennsylvania students, in grades 9-12, who are contributing to the health care field through volunteer service or paid, part-time work in a health care setting.
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Need More?
The Pennsylvania Center for Health Careers is ready to help answer your questions - that, and they just love hearing from people who also think careers in health care are pretty awesome.
ToolKits for Teachers
The lesson plans and videos on this page can help you peak your students' interest in health careers. The lesson plans meet academic standards set by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and skill standards set by the National Healthcare Foundation.
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