Devoted to the
Future of Healing

Devoted to the
Future of Healing

Carlow healthcare graduates are different than other college graduates. Not simply trained to be the best in technical knowledge and competencies, but deeply skilled in communication, bedside manner, teamwork, empathy, compassion, social justice and ethics... because those are the kinds of healers and healthcare leaders the world needs.

There are major needs in healthcare today, and now, here, there are programs specifically designed to meet them, getting skilled graduates into the field quickly to make a real difference. We believe that it’s the training in the habits of the heart that will allow Carlow healthcare graduates to act above and beyond their technical responsibilities, advocate for their patients, and actively contribute to creating a just and merciful world.

Carlow healthcare graduates stand out; they are the leaders and healers our world needs, right now. Not just experts in technical skills; Carlow healthcare graduates excel in communication, bedside manner, empathy, teamwork, social justice and ethics. It’s the training in the habits of the heart that allows them to act above and beyond their technical responsibilities, advocate for their patients, and work to create more a just and merciful world.

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Devoted to the
Future of Healing

Carlow healthcare graduates are different than other college graduates. Not simply trained to be the best in technical knowledge and competencies, but deeply skilled in communication, bedside manner, teamwork, empathy, compassion, social justice and ethics... because those are the kinds of healers and healthcare leaders the world needs.

There are major needs in healthcare today, and now, here, there are programs specifically designed to meet them, getting skilled graduates into the field quickly to make a real difference. We believe that it’s the training in the habits of the heart that will allow Carlow healthcare graduates to act above and beyond their technical responsibilities, advocate for their patients, and actively contribute to creating a just and merciful world.

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Respiratory Therapy

There is a desperate need for Respiratory Therapy professionals—and at Carlow you can be the one to answer that call. As the only university in state to offer a bachelor’s in 3 years, and an associate's in two, we understand the need to get into the workforce sooner, and make a difference faster. With AHN, UPMC, St. Clair Hospital, Heritage Valley Health System, WVU Health System all eager to employ our students upon graduation - you can take your pick, and show the world the difference a Carlow therapist can make.

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Practical Nurse Certificate

The need in healthcare has never been greater, and with Carlow’s PN program, in just 16 months, you can be prepared, employed and making a difference—in your life and the lives of others. “My niece had wanted to be a nurse for a while and was ready to give up. But Carlow’s PN program opened doors for her, and I thought, Why not me?! Now, the program is opening doors and possibilities for me, too. Carlow has given both of us hope and mercy, and now I am eager to give it back.” - Debra Garland Simmons, 50 years old, Nursing Class of 2024.

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

More than 26 million people with mental illness go untreated in this country. You could be the compassionate, ethical leader and healer that they need. Specialize in the population of your choice, and train to increase the access they need to mental health care. If you are a nurse devoted to the future of healing, and passionate about creating a better, fairer healthcare system for everyone, this is the program for you.

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

More than 26 million people with mental illness go untreated in this country. You could be the compassionate, ethical leader and healer that they need. Specialize in the population of your choice, and train to increase the access they need to mental health care. If you are a nurse devoted to the future of healing, and passionate about creating a better, fairer healthcare system for everyone, this is the program for you.

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Occupational Therapy Doctorate

At the region's sole program offering both Master's and Entry-Level Doctorate degrees, small cohorts of 12 students experience a curriculum deeply infused with mercy, service, justice, and accessibility. The program's innovative approach extends to our $2.5 million home-like training space, facilitating hands-on learning in independent living, and aging in place. Through initiatives like our on-site, pro-bono community health clinic, students actively make an impact in the Pittsburgh community. Additionally, health and wellness are prioritized in academic advising, fostering a culture of holistic well-being and preventing burnout.

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Doctor of Physical Therapy

“It is our expectation that our graduates will advocate for healthcare equity for all and serve their communities with empathy and compassion. I call it the head, hand and heart philosophy. You think from your head or mind, perform with your hands, and lead from your heart. It is the training in the habits of the heart that will allow you to act above and beyond your technical responsibilities, advocate for your patients, and actively contribute to creating a just and merciful world.”—Physical Therapy Chair, Kunal Bhanot, PT, PhD, FAAOMPT

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Accelerated Nursing (BSN)

“Before getting my BSN at Carlow, I was a working mother, with a bachelor’s in Urban Studies and a Master’s in Yoga Therapy. The great thing about this program is that all of my life experience comes with me. Now, 16 months later, I’m a nurse in the ICU at AHN. I can see the whole family unit as my patient, and I’m devoted to helping this corner of the world in any way I can.” - Sadie McCann, Second-Degree Nursing Graduate

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Accelerated Nursing (BSN)

“Before getting my BSN at Carlow, I was a working mother, with a bachelor’s in Urban Studies and a Master’s in Yoga Therapy. The great thing about this program is that all of my life experience comes with me. Now, 16 months later, I’m a nurse in the ICU at AHN. I can see the whole family unit as my patient, and I’m devoted to helping this corner of the world in any way I can.” - Sadie McCann, Accelerated BSN Graduate

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