Health Occupations

Course Description
The Health Occupations Program offers a core academic curriculum and skill-based competency tasks linked to careers in the health care industry. This program provides the knowledge base for Health Occupations careers, including the Certified Nurses Assistant curriculum, as well as preparing the student to enter the health care system as a competent assistant to the health professional. This program is a state certified course and allows the eligible student to become a Certified Nurse’s Aide or Medical Assistant.

Course Content
This program provides the student with the necessary cognitive skills including communication methods, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and the skills necessary for assisting in community health care facilities.

Topics of study include anatomy and physiology, medical ethics, medical terminology, nursing skills, leadership and employment skills, clinical experience, CPR and first aid.

The clinical experience the students receive is an integral part of the program; providing the students with the laboratory setting to perfect their procedures and hands-on experience in local health care agencies as well as helping them to develop communication skills that are essential in today’s job market.

Related Occupations
Radiological Technologist
Surgical Technician
Physical Therapy Assistant
Medical Records Technician
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Medical Secretary
Home Health Aide
Certified Nurse Aide
Electrocardiogram Technician
Respiratory Technician
Pharmacy Technician
Veterinary Assistant