Allied Health
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Allied Health careers are in high demand. The Allied Health major is designed to be a springboard for students to develop the skills and behaviors necessary to enhance their knowledge and practice of general health and wellness. With a focus on Health Care Technician, students explore and prepare for the following medical professions: Phlebotomy, EKG, Clinical Laboratory; EMR, EMT, Paramedic, Nursing, Pre-Med and a variety of Healthcare Technician professions. William Penn has developed a partnership with Christiana Care and the University of Delaware. Level 2, Essentials of Diagnostic Careers, offers students the opportunity to earn 3 college credits with an articulation agreement with Del Tech. Many opportunities exist in healthcare after graduation, including college, specialized medical technology training, and associated entry-level careers in the medical field, including emergency medical responder.
Recommended Program of Study

Grade 9
- English I
- Integrated Math I
- Science I
- Geography/Civics
- Physical Education/Health
- Introduction to Health Care
- Elective
- World Language
Grade 10
- English II
- Integrated Math II
- Biology
- Economics
- Physical Ed/Drivers Ed
- Essentials of Medical Diagnostic Careers
- World Language
- Elective
Grade 11
- English III
- Integrated Math III
- World Language
- US History
- Chemistry
- Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics
- Anatomy & Physiology
- AP Biology
Grade 12
- English IV
- Statistics
- Diagnostics Services Technician (Phlebotomy and EKG)
- AP Chemistry
- World Language
- Paramedical Science
- Forensics & Evidence
- Elective and/or Clinical
Additional courses or electives that relate to this major:
• Physics
• Psychology
• Sociology
• DTCC Bio 100
• DTCC Bio 210 Anatomy & Physiology
Online Courses:
• Biotechnology; Anthropology; Cosmetology; Great
Minds in Science; Veterinary Science,
Personal Wellness (Dual Enrollment: WUHLT 321),
Forensic Science
After School:
• HOSA (Future Healthcare Professionals)
Certification Program:
• (www.nhanow.com); EKG, Phlebotomy, EMR