[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/www.penncotech.edu\/pennco-tech-announces-new-resources-continues-efforts-to-aid-students-in-medical-trade-careers\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/www.penncotech.edu\/pennco-tech-announces-new-resources-continues-efforts-to-aid-students-in-medical-trade-careers\/","headline":"Pennco Tech Announces New Resources, Continues Efforts to Aid Students in Medical Trade Careers","name":"Pennco Tech Announces New Resources, Continues Efforts to Aid Students in Medical Trade Careers","description":"Pennco Tech is proud to announce it is now offering National Healthcareer Association\u2019s (NHA) PersonAbility\u2122 program, an interactive tool designed to build essential soft skills for a better future in healthcare at its Bristol campus. This resource will be provided to students in their Medical Assistant training programs. It will provide dynamic and engaging content [&hellip;]","datePublished":"2020-09-25","dateModified":"2022-08-10","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.penncotech.edu\/author\/penncoit\/#Person","name":"Gene Bomgardner","url":"https:\/\/www.penncotech.edu\/author\/penncoit\/","identifier":4,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/582b8b8bf99d8bf02825d13e5e704460360e58384d6e8e020dcafe465053c056?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/582b8b8bf99d8bf02825d13e5e704460360e58384d6e8e020dcafe465053c056?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Pennco Tech","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.penncotech.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/logo-color.png","url":"https:\/\/www.penncotech.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/logo-color.png","width":397,"height":141}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.penncotech.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/H.Coles-photo-e1601035389279.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.penncotech.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/H.Coles-photo-e1601035389279.jpg","height":"900","width":"1200"},"url":"https:\/\/www.penncotech.edu\/pennco-tech-announces-new-resources-continues-efforts-to-aid-students-in-medical-trade-careers\/","about":["Uncategorized"],"wordCount":319,"articleBody":"Pennco Tech is proud to announce it is now offering National Healthcareer Association\u2019s (NHA) PersonAbility\u2122 program, an interactive tool designed to build essential soft skills for a better future in healthcare at its Bristol campus.  This resource will be provided to students in their Medical Assistant training programs.  It will provide dynamic and engaging content and activities that blend educational and real-world scenarios.In a recent 2017 Access\u2122 job readiness research report, it was noted that more than 93% of employers feel health professionals do not have adequate training on soft skills. PersonAbility\u2122 helps educators effectively build-essential softs skills and drive behavior change through a unique online learning resource that utilizes practice and assessment through virtual simulation.\u201cHere at the Pennco Tech, we want to ensure our students not only succeed but most importantly, our students are studying the most relevant knowledge for their exam and career,\u201d said Hakiem Coles, Director of Education at the Bristol, PA, campus. \u201cThis convenient, online access to a robust resource library of activities and interactive learning features will reinforce content taught in our classrooms.  Students will be able to utilize virtual human simulation that allows users to go at their own pace in a safe, controlled environment,\u201d adds Coles.Hakiem Coles, Director of Education, presents the value of the new PersonAbility\u2122 interactive program to students in the Medical Assistant program.PersonAbility\u2122 interactive program includes topics like:\u2022\tCommunication skills (verbal, nonverbal, and written)\u2022\tTeamwork\u2022\tActive listening\u2022\tEmotional intelligence\u2022\tProfessionalism and personal brand\u2022\tEmpathy and compassion\u2022\tTaking initiative\u2022\tAdaptability\/flexibilityNHA\u2019s online certification preparation materials, which include practice tests, will dramatically impact the quality of learning for students. These interactive tools provide additional comprehensive learning and assessment of essential skill sets needed for a career in the medical field today.  For more information about Pennco Tech, or to speak with our Admissions office, please call 215-785-0111, or visit our website at www.penncotech.edu. "},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Pennco Tech Announces New Resources, Continues Efforts to Aid Students in Medical Trade Careers","item":"https:\/\/www.penncotech.edu\/pennco-tech-announces-new-resources-continues-efforts-to-aid-students-in-medical-trade-careers\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]