Health Occupations

Credits: 6 credits (dual credit available in medical terminology, CPR and health awareness)
Length: Up to 2 years
Periods: 3 periods/day
Grades: 11-12
Teacher: Jona Cartwright and Kathy Berg
Location: Crossroads Academy (Plymouth)



Class Overview

Courses:
  • Introduction to Health Care Systems
  • Health Careers I, II, and III
  • Health Care Practicum.

If your interested in becoming an EMT (emergency medical technician), registered nurse (RN), doctor, dental assistant, dentist, CNA (certified nursing assistant), LPN (licensed practical nurse), radiologist, medical transcriptionist, PT (physical therapist), physiologist, athletic trainer, pharmacist or pharmacy assistant this program may be "just the ticket" for you. These courses explore health-related disciplines, entry-level skills, educational requirements, credentialing and job opportunities in:

  • Patient nursing care
  • Dental care
  • Animal care
  • Medical laboratory
  • Public health.

The syllabus includes medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, Indiana Health Occupations Education Competency-Based Curriculum, health and safety courses, healthy lifestyle, wellness, health maintenance and disease prevention. The program will assist students with transition from school to work, including job seeking, self-analysis ofr career selection, and completion of the application process for admission into post-secondary programs.

Simulated in-class laboratory and extended laboratory experiences assist students to assume the role of health care provider and to practice skills previously learned in class at the clinical site of their choice.

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