Health
Our health section features professional development programs for nurses, school nurses, health teachers, counselors, and others in health-related fields. Many courses, such as those in Violence and Impact of Health Care and other offerings in the school nurse program, could benefit workers in hospital emergency rooms, doctor's offices, and other institutional settings.
Certificate in Nurse Management
This credit program is designed for registered nurses who hold, or aspire to, nurse manager positions. The certificate program in nurse management can enrich your knowledge of basic health care organizations and administration; the collection, analysis, and management of nursing data; concepts and techniques for managing nursing personnel; and concepts and techniques for enhancing nursing managerial behaviors. This certificate program is offered at University Park.
Professional Development in Counseling
This new series of courses and workshops offers opportunities year-round for counselors, psychologists, social workers, and other mental health professionals to develop the fresh insights and improved techniques needed to advance your practice. The multitopic summer institute and intensive four-day courses in the fall and spring are led by renowned counselor and educator Dr. David Capuzzi.
Professional Development for School Nurses
You can satisfy Act 48 requirements by taking these advanced-level credit courses in a condensed format at convenient times. Offered by Penn State's School of Nursing, the five-course core certificate and additional courses are designed for public and private school nurses, to help update and expand their nursing skills. Other health educators, such as coaches and health and physical education teachers, will also find several courses applicable.
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