Delaware Tech Cuts Ribbon on New Allied Health Center of Excellence at George Campus in Wilmington
DELAWARE - Delaware Technical Community College celebrated the opening of its new Allied Health Center of Excellence at the Orlando J. George, Jr. Campus in Wilmington today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included state and local officials, College leaders, faculty, staff, and students. This $22 million renovation of the 25-year-old Southeast Building enables the College to expand its state-of-the-art laboratory space for existing allied health programs on campus, as well as expand paramedic and surgical technology degree programs to the Wilmington campus. Previously, both programs were offered only at the Terry Campus in Dover.
The 75,000-square-foot Allied Health Center of Excellence also will serve as a resource for graduates who would like to obtain continuing education credits. The Center includes new classrooms, labs, and collaborative spaces, in addition to an updated conference center with high-tech audiovisual equipment.
“The Allied Health Center of Excellence will enable Delaware Tech to help meet the demands of the healthcare sector in our state by providing high-quality teaching and learning spaces and convenient access to these critical programs in New Castle County,” said College President Mark T. Brainard.
The Center also will include a number of existing programs that will use the newly renovated space. The programs located at the Allied Health Center of Excellence include:
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Cardiovascular Sonography
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Dental Hygiene
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Diagnostic Medical Sonography
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Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic
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Histotechnician (brand new lab)
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Medical Assistant (brand new labs - 2)
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Nuclear Medicine
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Physical Therapist Assistant
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Radiologic Technology
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Respiratory Care
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Surgical Technology
“We are grateful to Governor Carney, our Congressional delegation, and the General Assembly for enabling the College to use American Rescue Plan funding to support this project, and we look forward to students starting courses in these programs in January,” Dr. Brainard said.
About Delaware Technical Community College
Delaware Tech – the First State’s only community college – offers academic, technical, community education, and workforce development comprising more than 120 bachelor’s degree, associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs. The College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Delaware Tech has four campuses across Delaware in Georgetown, Dover, Stanton, and Wilmington. For more information about Delaware Tech, visit www.dtcc.edu.
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