PATRICIA A. HANNAFORD CAREER CENTER
MEDICAL PROFESSIONS
BECOME A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
This two-year program is designed to prepare students for careers in a wide variety of health professions. Students are introduced to diverse options in health careers, professional standards in health care, college level medical terminology & human biology and scholarly writing. During the second year of the program, students complete the required training to become eligible to test for the Licensed Nursing Assistant credential, which is preparation to work in a variety of settings including residential care, home health and hospitals. Learning is a unique combination of classroom experience, shadowing healthcare professionals in hospital and office settings, clinical experiences, guest lecturers, and related field trips.
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GRADES 11-12 | HALF DAY | 120 MINUTES DAILY
COURSE DETAILS
PREREQUISITES
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10 credits on transcript
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Proficient in a biology based science course
CREDITS
(upon completion of two-year program)
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1 embedded science
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5 elective credits
Qualifying students earn 6 college credits (CCV) at no cost to the student!
INDUSTRY RECOGNIZED CREDENTIALS
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CPR & First Aid Certification
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Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) Certification
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Clinical Rotations
PROFESSIONAL SKILL BUILDING
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Anatomy and Physiology
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Medical Terminology
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Patient Care
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Vital Sign Assessment
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Skin Assessment
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Communication Skills
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Elder Care
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Foley Care
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Interview Skills
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Teamwork Skills
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Conflict Resolution
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Activities of Daily Living