| HEALTH
TECHNOLOGY
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
EXPLORATORY
AND INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH TECHNOLOGY (3
credits)
All Grade 9 students go through the Exploratory Program. Students
deciding to enter the field of Health Technology will be exposed
to the basics of safety and infection control practices including
personal and patient hygiene. The Health Technology program
provides a broad-based exposure to a variety of health occupations. Instruction
involves hands-on training in providing personal care for patients
combined with theoretical instruction in the fundamental subjects
of the health care industry including nutrition, growth and development,
medical-legal issues, human behavior, medical terminology, health
care safety and professional communication. Technology-related
mathematics, reading, writing, vocabulary and science are integrated
throughout the curriculum.
EXPLORATION
OF HEALTH CARE CAREER CLUSTERS (3
Credits)
In Grade 10, students are introduced to the five Health Science
Career Clusters: Therapeutic Services, Diagnostic Services,
Health Information, Support Services and Biotechnology Research
and Development. Instruction is provided in the areas of
anatomy and physiology, fundamental health care skills, professional
communication skills for health care, the relationship of human
behavior through out the life span and basic medical terminology. Qualities
and attributes necessary to work in health care settings are
emphasized. Theory and hands-on learning will focus on safety
and infection control. Field trips to health care facilities
to observe the Health Science Career Clusters will also be included
as appropriate. Technology-related mathematics, reading, writing,
vocabulary and science are integrated also. Instruction in Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid leading to certification will
be provided.
NURSING
ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION (3 credits)
In Grade 11, the students receive instruction that involves hands-on
training and theory lessons in the fundamental subjects of the
health care industry with the goal of providing quality health
care to long term patients. These subjects include safety
standards, infection control, professionalism, medical-ethical
issues, oral and written communication, medical terminology,
medical math, human behavior, nutrition, anatomy and physiology
and common diseases. Nursing assistant skills are applied
through clinical experience at various long term care facilities. The
skills that students will be learning and applying at long term
care facilities includes but are not limited to: bathing, dressing,
feeding, toileting, ambulating patients, vital signs, and making
beds. Upon completion of the theoretical and clinical hours
required of the nursing assistant student, the students are eligible
to take the State of Connecticut Registry Examination to become
a Certified Nursing Assistant. The State examination consists
of two parts that evaluate the knowledge as well as the skills
required to provide quality patient care. The first part
of the test is written and assesses content knowledge: the second
part is a practical demonstration. Both parts of the State
test must be successfully completed in order to gain certification. Students
are introduced to the clinical and administrative Medical Assistant
career areas in order to prepare for entry-level positions in
a medical office or clinic setting. Students reaching an
acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for Work Based
Learning (WBL). Technology-related mathematics,
reading, writing, vocabulary and science are integrated throughout
the curriculum.
MEDICAL
ASSISTANT AND ADVANCED CAREER EXPLORATION (3
Credits)
In Grade 12, students will finish skill development for the administrative
and clinical medical assistant career areas. They will
then have the option of focusing on other careers from the Health
Science Career clusters through job shadowing. The Medical
Assistant preparation provides training in medical office practices
required for an entry level position in a medical office. The
clinical medical assistant training prepares the student for
employment opportunities in a variety of clinical settings such
as physician practice or outpatient clinics. The Health Science
Careers shadowing is a portion of the senior year that exposes
a student to particular health careers and allows the student
to gain valuable knowledge about that career. This information
and experience is extremely beneficial in making informed decisions
regarding post-secondary education and career mobility. As
a senior Health Technology student, they will continue to be
exposed to the basics of safety, sanitation and personal hygiene. Students
will demonstrate the ability to complete a job application, produce
a resume and cover letter, participate successfully in an interview
and to perform entry-level job readiness skills. Students reaching
an acceptable level of proficiency may be eligible for Work Based
Learning (WBL). Technology-related mathematics,
reading, writing, vocabulary and science are integrated throughout
the curriculum.
Students
successfully completing this course of study will be able
to pursue a two or four year degree at colleges and universities
or other private postgraduate private institutions in the
health care field for training as a Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN), Registered Nurse (RN) or other health related fields,
i.e., radiology or physical therapy. Students not wishing
to pursue higher education opportunities are able to obtain
immediate employment in the health care field. Jobs
include employment as certified nursing assistants in long-term
care or hospitals or medical assistants in medical offices
or clinics.
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College Career Pathways – Students successfully completing
this program can receive advanced college credit.
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