The Health Occupations CTE Program prepares students for healthcare careers. Students learn about the various careers in the healthcare industry, CPR, first aid, EKG testing, phlebotomy, and Nurse Aide Training.
Mercy CTE is the only high school in Philadelphia to offer a PA approved Nurse Aide Training Program.
Mercy CTE’s program offers more hours than other nurse aide training programs. The extended laboratory practice and clinical exposure ease the transition from high school student to healthcare worker.
During the first semester of senior year, students qualify to sit for the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Certification examination. Upon passing the exam, students are licensed by the State of Pennsylvania to provide care to patients in healthcare fields and can then work for a long-term care facility as part of the Cooperative Education Program.
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Please be advised that construction in the area of 29th street will resume on Thursday, March 30th, affecting the Allegheny pick up and drop off point. As an alternate, please use Hunting Park for morning and afternoon student transportation.
