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    Science & Health Career Pathway

     

    MEDICAL & HEALTH PROFESSIONS

     Instructors: Lynda Moyer & Sherry Appleton
     

    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 Doylestown Hospital. 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 Certification 

    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

    Review of hospital requirements for clinical participation  (see program letter and required documents)


     

     

     

     

     

  • Medical and Health Career Wheel