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
1. English IV
2. Statistics
3. Diagnostics Services Technician (Phlebotomy & EKG)
4. AP Chemistry
5. World Language
6. Paramedical Science
7. DTCC Bio 210 Anatomy & Physiology
8. Elective and/or Clinical
Additional courses or electives that relate to this major:
• Physics
• EMT
• Psychology
• Sociology
• DTCC Bio 210 Anatomy & Physiology
• Genetic Editing
• Medical Ethics
• Exercise Science
After School:
• HOSA (Future Healthcare Professionals)
Online Courses:
•Biotechnology I & II
• Sports Medicine 1a & 1b
Certification Programs:
• EKG, Phlebotomy, EMR, NREMT