MIDDLETOWN- In September, State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. announced the formation of a system-wide task force to address the shortage of healthcare workers across New York State. The Hudson Valley, with its vast network of healthcare providers, is itself impacted by the dearth of available personnel.
While SUNY is working to address the problem statewide, with an assist from Task Force appointee Donna Frazier of the College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant Department, SUNY Orange continues to provide this region with qualified and skilled graduates, most of whom remain in the Hudson Valley to live and work.
Long renowned for its highly competitive and successful health professions degree programs, most specifically its nursing curriculum that was the first two-year nursing degree in the nation, SUNY Orange attracts students who are also interested in careers within dental hygiene, occupational technology assistant, medical laboratory technician, physical therapist assistant, and radiologic technology.
Moreover, SUNY Orange also provides degrees in human services and public health, and recently introduced a healthcare administration program. Understanding there are individuals in the community actively looking to enhance or acquire new skills to advance or jump-start careers, SUNY Orange also offers short-term workforce certification programs in CASAC (Credentialed Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselor) and certified pharmacy technician, as well as accredited programs in phlebotomy, clinical medical assistant, medical billing and coding, emergency medical technician (EMT), and more. All of these new certifications lead to strong employment and ideal wages.
While most degree programs prepare students for direct care careers, the healthcare administration program, for example, can lead to a rewarding career for those who don’t want to work in a clinical or patient care setting. It is primarily designed for students who will…
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