Health Science
If you want a career in the medical profession, one of our Health Science programs is for you. From learning the basics of patient care to knowing how to use medical and diagnostic equipment, you’ll get to work alongside and support medical professionals in a variety of health care settings while providing quality patient care.
Never has there been a greater demand for skilled professionals than in the constantly and rapidly changing health care industry. The Health Science Careers programs offer options that could be a life- long career or a jump-start to a variety of advanced health care degrees. Students have the opportunity to obtain multiple certifications in many health care areas that could help ensure their employability. Choose one of the programs below.
My favorite part about Health Science class is learning how to properly draw and handle a person's blood. It was such a fun experience getting to learn how to stick with different types of needles. I'm proud to be a 'trustworthy phlebotomist in training.'
Nina Capps
Health Science Student (2021)
Program
This program is for High School students attending half-days in year one at PTC.
Program
High School students attending half-days choose this program to continue their education and skill development in year two.
Instructor
Jeanna Munholland, MSN, RN
Began working at PTC: August 2016
Background/Education: Starting out as a CNA working at the Coalgate hospital, Munholland continued expanding her education, skills, and certifications. Receiving her LPN in 2001, she began working as an ER nurse (ER Tech) through 2009 when she graduated from Seminole State with an Applied Sciences Associate degree and received her RN. She continued her education at Northeastern State University, receiving her BSN in 2017 and her MSN in 2024.
Outside of Work: Married to Greg for 30 years with a beautiful blended family, she says, “We have nine kids (with two more coming soon!) who call us Nana and Paw Paw, and I wouldn’t trade them for anything.” Outside of work Jeanna focuses on family.
Messages from Mrs. Munholland:
About working at PTC… I do enjoy nursing care instruction and the foundations are critical. My first-year students get to explore all the great techniques and safety measures used in nursing care, but some of my favorite moments also happen in the second-year program when students are trying to master skills and procedures. You get to see students finding their groove, getting encouragement from their successes, and start looking forward to real well-paying careers in healthcare.
To prospective students… Students graduating our program have an advantage over others looking to extend their education. They may have their CNA and Phlebotomy Technician certifications (if they pass their tests), and that not only gives them basic skills, but it makes their application more competitive - whether they’re looking for immediate employment, moving to an LPN program or pursuing their RN.