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Pennsylvania Healthcare Overview

While America is suffering through the economic troubles that are causing the national unemployment rates to skyrocket, the healthcare industry is still growing by about 17,000 new positions being added every month nationwide. In Pennsylvania, there is a healthcare worker shortage going on with many wonderful career-level jobs available to those who have their training certifications and degrees.

Pennsylvania is busy competing with the rest of the United States to secure necessary personnel for career-level positions in medical, mental health, dental, senior services, IT support and other industry fields. Some Pennsylvania recruiters are offering exciting perks and sign-on bonuses with rumors claiming that some are getting literally thousands and thousands of dollars in bonuses when they sign employment contracts.

Healthcare jobs in Pennsylvania today can offer fast-paced career advancements to those who are holding the proper trainings to take over desirable positions that are being vacated through retirements. Quite a few people that work in upper-level healthcare jobs in Pennsylvania are age 50-years or older.

Pennsylvania is busy trying various plans and programs that are all designed to increase healthcare operating and recruitment budgets so that an increase of trained staff members can be brought into the systems to accommodate the growing baby-boom retirement community that is beginning to need healthcare services at a higher rate than in the past.

People who choose a career in the Pennsylvania healthcare system will be noticing industry worker shortages on into the future unless something unexpected happens to change today’s situation. Some employment positions will come with some added stress due to labor shortages, but for the right individual, a high-quality career in the Pennsylvania healthcare system can provide a pleasant lifestyle and job security throughout all of your working years.

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Online Colleges Offering Healthcare Degrees

University of Phoenix - Online Campus

Accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Regis University

Accreditation

Regis University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Capella University

Accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

George Washington University

Accreditation

George Washington University is regionally accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

New England College

Accreditation

New England College Online is well known for excellence and is considered to be among the best accredited online colleges and universities. The institution has been awarded with regional accreditation by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Inc. (NEASC).

Walden University

Accreditation

Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of The North Central Association,www.ncahlc.org; 312-263-0456.

Northeastern University

Accreditation

Northeastern University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education; The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).

Rasmussen College

Accreditation

Rasmussen College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges & Schools (NCA).

Benedictine University

Accreditation

Benedictine University is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Accreditation

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.

Jones International University

Programs Offered

Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management
Bachelors in Health Education
Associate's in HealthCare Administration

Associate's in Health Education
Certificate in Health Education

Upper Iowa University

Accreditation

Upper Iowa University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.

Career Technical College

Accreditation

Career Technical College is nationally accredited by the Council on Occupational Education.

Keiser University

Accreditation

Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097) to award certificates and degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.

Southern Careers Institute - Austin

Accreditation

Southern Careers Institute takes formal recognition seriously, and is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education. Southern Careers Institute is also recognized and approved by the Texas Workforce Commission, the Veterans Administration, as well as other federal and state agencies.

Miller - Motte Technical College - Chattanooga

Accreditation

Miller-Motte Technical College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) to award diplomas. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education.

National Career Education

Accreditation

National Career Education is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) as a branch location of Institute for Business and Technology, Santa Clara, California.

Accreditation and licensing materials are on display in the school’s lobby.

National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
National Registry for medical programs (CCMA, RMA)
California State Department of Health Services, Laboratory Field Services for phlebotomy license.

American InterContinental University Online

Accreditation

American InterContinental University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

City University

Accreditation

City University of Seattle (CityU) is incorporated in the state of Washington and is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Colorado Technical University Online

Accreditation

Colorado Technical University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Saint Leo University

Accreditation

Bachelor's and Master's degrees: Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges.

Westwood College Online

Accreditation

Westwood College is currently nationally accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS), which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Devry University

Accreditation

DeVry University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA).

Strayer University

Accreditation

Regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Winston Salem State University

Accreditation

Winston-Salem State College is accredited by SACS, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Western Governors University

Accreditation

Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU’s "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). WGU is the first online university to receive NCATE accreditation for its degree programs that lead to teacher licensure from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). WGU’s Health Informatics program is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). WGU’s Nursing programs are CCNE accredited.

A.T Still University

Accreditation

A.T Still University is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing

Accreditation

Vanderbilt University School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.The MSN program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accreditation Commission (NLNAC).

Utica College Online

Accreditation

Utica College Online is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.The Graduate Physical Therapy Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), American Physical Therapy Association.The Graduate Occupational Therapy Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

Virginia College Online

Accreditation

Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

University of Saint Mary

Accreditation

The University of Saint Mary Online is accreditated by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

University of Minnesota, Crookston online

Accreditation

University of Minnesota, Crookston Online is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.

University of Maryland, College Park

Accreditation

University of Maryland, College Park is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

University of Maryland University College UMUC Online

Accreditation

University of Maryland University College/UMUC Online is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Northern Arizona University(NAU)

Accreditation

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

University of Arizona(UA)

Accreditation

University of Arizona(UA) is aaccredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

Bellevue University Online

Accreditation

Bellevue University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.

UMassOnline

Accreditation

UMassOnline is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Lincoln College Online

Accreditation

Lincoln College Online is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS).

Boise State University

Accreditation

Boise State University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Boston University

Accreditation

Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.,( one of six nationally recognized accrediting agencies).

California Coast University

Accreditation

California Coast University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC).

California State University, Northridge

Accreditation

California State University, Northridge is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

California University of Pennsylvania

Accreditation

CalU is an affiliate member of the World Tourism Organization Education Council. This council is made up of worldwide leading tourism education, training, and research institutions which have obtained the UNWTO.TedQual Certification for at least one of their tourism education programs.

Drexel University

Accreditation

Drexel University is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Eastern Kentucky University

Accreditation

Eastern Kentucky University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Everglades University

Accreditation

Everglades University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC).

Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences

Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Fort Hays State University

Accreditation

Fort Hays State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Franklin University

Accreditation

Franklin University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Gonzaga University

Accreditation

Gonzaga University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges/Northwest Association of Schools & Colleges.

Indiana State University

Accreditation

Indiana State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Iowa Central College Online

Accreditation

Iowa Central College Online is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and The North Central Association.

Kaplan University

Accreditation

Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Lehigh University

Accreditation

Lehigh University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

Mountain State University

Accreditation

Mountain State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Northcentral University (NCU)

Accreditation

Northcentral University (NCU) is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.

Nova Southeastern University

Accreditation

Nova Southeastern University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Oregon State University

Accreditation

Oregon State University is accredited by the Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges.

Regent University

Accreditation

Regent University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Stonecliffe College Online

Accreditation

Stonecliffe College Online is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association.

The Bush School of Texas A And M University

Accreditation

The Bush School of Texas A&M University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Tiffin University Online

Accreditation

Tiffin University Online is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Touro University International (TUI)

Accreditation

Touro University International is accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges).

University of Cincinnati

Accreditation

University of Cincinnati is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

University of Delaware

Accreditation

University of Delaware is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

University of Florida

Accreditation

University of Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

National American University

Accreditation

National American University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, www.ncahlc.org, (312) 263-0456.

Liberty University

Accreditation

Liberty University Online is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelor, master, and doctoral degrees.

Loyola University, New Orleans

Accreditation

Loyola University - New Orleans is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Minnesota School of Business

Accreditation

Globe University/Minnesota School of Business is accredited by Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees, master of science degrees, bachelor of science degrees, associate in applied science degrees, diplomas and certificates.

Institute for Business and Technology

Accreditation

The Institute for Business and Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). ACCSCT is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally-recognized accrediting agency.

Keystone Technical Institute

Accreditation

Accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC)

Cortiva Institute

Accreditation

The following Cortiva schools are accredited by COMTA
Cortiva Institute - Boston
Cortiva Institute - Chicago
Cortiva Institute - Seattle
Cortiva Institute - Pennsylvania
Cortiva Institute - Somerset School of Massage Therapy

The following Cortiva schools are accredited by ACCSCT
Cortiva Institute - Tucson
Cortiva Institute - Florida

The following Cortiva schools are accredited by ACCET
Cortiva Institute - Scottsdale
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Pennsylvania School of Business

Accreditation

Pennsylvania School of Business is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). The U.S. Office of Education lists the ACCSCT as a nationally recognized accrediting agency under the provisions of Chapter 33, Title 38, U.S. Code, and subsequent legislation.

Ohio University

Accreditation

Ohio University is accredited by the regional accrediting agency, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Ohio University has been cited for superior academic quality and value by U.S. News & World Report's America's 100 Best College Buys, the Princeton Review's Best Colleges, and Peterson's Guide to Competitive Colleges.

ATA Career Education

Accreditation

In the fall of 2005, the school gained accreditation status with the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Academy of Massage Therapy

Accreditation

Accredited by COMTA (Commission for Massage Therapy Accreditation), an agency listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency. Approved provider of continuing education credits (CEU’s) by the National Certification Board for Massage Therapy and Bodywork.

McCann School of Business and Technology

Accreditation

McCann School of Business & Technology is accredited to award occupational associate degrees and certification diplomas by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools, a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education,.

National Holistic Institute

Accreditation

National Holistic Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET). ACCET is listed by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.

Central Pennsylvania College

Accreditation

Central Pennsylvania College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important info please visit Disclosures: http://www.centralpenn.edu/disclosures/

LA College Online

Accreditation

Louisiana College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS).

Philadelphia University

Accreditation

Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

LeTourneau University

Accreditation

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.

Fielding Graduate University

Accreditation

Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities.

Hodges University

Accreditation

Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Northwestern University

Accreditation

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission.

Stevens - Henager College

Accreditation

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology.

The University of Liverpool

Accreditation

The University of Liverpool is accredited as an educational institution by Royal Charter. All UK universities are regulated and monitored by a government body, the QAA.

University of Mary

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Miller - Motte Technical College - Lynchburg

Accreditation

Everest College Online

Programs Offered

Massage Therapy
Pharmacy Technician

Medical Assisting

University of Phoenix - Online Campus

Accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Kaplan University

Accreditation

Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

McCann School of Business and Technology

Accreditation

University of Phoenix - Online Campus

Accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

National Career Education

Accreditation

Accreditation and licensing materials are on display in the school’s lobby.

National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
National Registry for medical programs (CCMA, RMA)
California State Department of Health Services, Laboratory Field Services for phlebotomy license.

Kaplan University

Accreditation

Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

McCann School of Business and Technology

Accreditation

Southern Careers Institute - Austin

Accreditation

Keiser University

Accreditation

Miller - Motte Technical College - Lynchburg

Accreditation

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University of Phoenix - Online Campus

Accreditation

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Keiser University

Accreditation

Southern Careers Institute - Austin

Accreditation

Miller - Motte Technical College - Chattanooga

Accreditation

National Career Education

Accreditation

Accreditation and licensing materials are on display in the school’s lobby.

National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
National Registry for medical programs (CCMA, RMA)
California State Department of Health Services, Laboratory Field Services for phlebotomy license.