Health Professions

51.9999  HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY

(PDE APPROVED PROGRAM OF STUDY)

The Health Professions Program is designed to prepare individuals to apply knowledge and skills in the health occupations.  Instruction is provided in the basic skills in a variety of areas associated with health occupations such as health and medical services, pharmaceutical and medical instruments and supplies.  Instruction includes, but is not limited to, foundations of health (medical terminology); anatomy and physiology; legal, ethical and economic aspects of health care; clinical laboratory procedures; basic health occupational skills; aseptic techniques; OSHA regulations; and infection control.  Clinical education is an integral part of the program.  Science and math taught by certificated science and math teachers will be coordinated and deemed essential for students to successfully reach their career objectives.

Leadership is an integral part of the entire program through participation in HOSA (Health Science Technology Student Organization).  A mandatory clinical assignment is integrated into the curriculum.  Seniors take the Nurse Aide course and certification test. The Program consists of a list of PDE required tasks and additional local or value added tasks.

Specialized Equipment:	Related Occupations /Employment Opportunities:	Personal Qualifications:
Datascope Pulse Oximeter Computer and Software Operational Patient Units Stretcher Rehabilitation Equipment Mechanical Lifts CPR Mannequins Wheelchairs	Nursing Aide Home Health Aide Nurse Physical Therapist Medical Physician	Dependable Problem Solving Skills Excellent Communication    Skills Able to Work    Independently and in a    Team Critical Thinking Skills

 

CAREERS:

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other

Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers, All Other

Nursing Assistants

 
Certifications available to qualified students: 

Industry Certification

Provider Name

BLS Healthcare Provider	American Heart Association
Heartsaver AED	American Heart Association
First Aid	American Red Cross
Nurse Aide Registry	Pennsylvania Department of Health
Personal Care Home Direct Care Staff Certificate	Pennsylvania  Department of Public Welfare