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
introduced 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 introduced 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.
*College
Career Pathways – Students successfully completing
this program may qualify for advanced college credit.
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