Healthcare

At Penn Foster, we work with hundreds of leading employers, nonprofits, and educators to meet the upskilling needs of today’s healthcare workforce. Whether you are seeking to credential a single employee or looking to train hundreds across multiple communities, our business model enables us to deliver a unique combination of platform, content, and service capabilities that meet the specific needs of organizations like yours.

Our Programs

Clinical Health Care Programs

Our clinical health care programs offer rapid training in roles which require direct patient care and contact.

11 programs

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Pharmacy Programs

Penn Foster's pharmacy programs prepare workers for support roles in hospitals, retail pharmacies, and clinics.

3 programs

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Health Administration Programs

The health administration programs prepare workers for administrative support roles in hospital, clinic, and private practice settings

15 programs

News & Resources

Together with hundreds of leading organizations, Penn Foster is working to bridge the gap between education and economic opportunity.

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The Future of Work and Training in Healthcare

The healthcare industry has seen a shift in in-demand jobs. Learn how your organization can provide rapid training for displaced and new workers to improve patient quality of care.

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How Colleges Can Offer Healthcare Training

Healthcare is a growing industry and colleges can help prepare learners rapidly to fill healthcare roles.

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Strategic Pharmacy Workforce Planning

Pharmacy workers in both retail and hospital settings are emerging as more crucial than ever. But growing workforce shortages and shifting responsibilities have challenged the industry.

Penn Foster currently works with hundreds of leading employers to meet their unique organizational needs.

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Our Proven Training Model

Online Delivery

Digital platform allows for studying any time, any where
Content is available via computer, mobile device, or tablet
24/7 access to online resource library and knowledge base

Engaging Content

Programs include simulations, videos, and virtual demos
Varied learning methods help cement application of concepts
Real-time feedback enables efficient mastery of material

Robust Support

Self-service tools and unlimited multi-channel support
Live and recorded webinars hosted by our faculty
Access to peer-to-peer community of learners

Real World Credentials

Training programs focus on today’s in-demand job skills
Content developed by professional leaders in the field
Courses align to industry certifications and accreditation