Science & Health Career Pathway

MEDICAL & HEALTH PROFESSIONS

CIP Code: 51.0899

The Medical & Health Professions program is designed to prepare students for careers in the medical and allied health fields. Students will be exposed to various healthcare professions and settings, which will allow them to make a more informed decision about their future education and career. The core curriculum includes: introduction to healthcare, professionalism, infection control, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, communication, personal and environmental safety, emergency and disaster preparedness, ethical and legal responsibilities, nutrition, human growth and development. Additional instruction in clinical skills includes: moving, lifting, and positioning of patients, vital signs, standard precautions, and patient care. Students are provided with both clinical and shadowing experiences in area hospitals, including Abington/Jefferson Hospital, and long-term care facilities, including Neshaminy Manor. Leadership skills and opportunities are encouraged through active involvement in Future Health Professionals (HOSA), our state and nationally recognized student organization. This program provides an excellent foundation of technical knowledge for college and/or direct employment.

AVAILABLE INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers

ECG/EKG Technician

Patient Care Technician

First Aid (American Heart Association OSHA 10 Hour Safety)

Bloodborne Pathogens

COLLEGE ADVANCED CREDITS

Bucks County Community College

Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR)

National College Credit Recommendation Service (NCCRS)

PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS

Effective written and oral communication skills

Finger dexterity

Hand-eye coordination

Laboratory science

Mathematics fundamentals

Near vision

Read and interpret technical material at grade level