Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences

Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences is a private nonprofit two-year institution located in Reading, Pennsylvania, a small city. The school enrolls 305 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 43.67 out of 100. Its completion rate is 28% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 89% (IPEDS 2023).

The school offers one-to-two-year certificate programs in Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) and Surgical Technology/Technologist. These programs provide clinical and technical training aligned with the healthcare staffing needs of hospital and emergency services settings.

Reading is located in Berks County in southeastern Pennsylvania and is home to a regional hospital system that supports hands-on training for health sciences students. Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences serves students seeking direct entry into hospital-based clinical careers, with its high retention rate reflecting strong student persistence in these demanding programs.