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HEALTH CAREERS

Assist individuals in the maintenance of health and the prevention of illness.

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Credits:

Year One - 3.0 elective, 1.0 Anatomy/Physiology (required)

(Both Health Careers and Anatomy/Physiology must be passed for promotion to Year Two.)

Year Two - 4.0 elective OR

Option: 3.0 elective; 1.0 Pathophysiology

(Students not taking science option remain in program for instruction, earning 4.0 credits.)

Certification: students have the opportunity to acquire the following certifications:

CPR
Phlebotomy (2018-19 Seniors Only)
STNA (State Tested Nurse Assistant)
IC³ (Internet & Computing Core Certification)

Wanted: Caring, compassionate people for careers in the health field. You'll learn basic health care skills. In your second year, you'll have the opportunity to earn your State-tested Nurse Assisting and/or Phlebotomy certifications. Other programs in Health Science career field: Dental Assisting and Sports Medicine Exercise Science.

Instructor: Diane Ellis, Laurie Robusto, Patty Valukievic

Email: Mrs. Ellis, Mrs. Robusto, Mrs. Valukievic

Special Requirements: Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. A transcript review will be conducted by the course instructors prior to admission.

What skills will I learn?	What types of equipment are used?
Medical terminology Anatomy & physiology Basic patient care Health care systems and careers Legal responsibilities Business and employability skills	Simulated patient rooms equipped with hospital beds and related hospital and nursing home equipment Mannequins for patient care and procedures Medical lab

WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?

Nurse, Physician, Radiologist, Pharmacist, Physical Therapist, Respiratory Therapist, Medical Technician, Dietitian, Social Worker, EKG Technician, Phlebotomist, Health Care Administrator

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