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The Health Services program is for students interested in pursuing a career in health care. The program provides core skills and knowledge necessary for entry-level employment in the health care field. Class time will be devoted to theory, practicing in the skills lab, and clinical hours providing patient care in a long-term care facility as required for the Nursing Assistant Certification.
Curriculum Content:
- AIDS education and infection control
- Basic patient care skills for nursing assistants
- Health and wellness practices
- HIPAA education
- Human anatomy and physiology
- Medical ethics
- Medical law/regulatory guidelines
- Medical terminology
- Patient intake, preparation, exam, and documentation of care
- Pharmacology
- Risk management, quality assurance
- Safety
- Therapeutic Communication
- Trends in health care
Industry Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR
- Blood pathogen certification
- First aid
- Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC)
Examples of Jobs/Career Titles:
- Athletic Trainer
- Entry-level positions in health/medical industry
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Nursing Assistant-Certified
- Medical Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
- Occupational Therapist
- Physical Therapist
- Pre-Med
- Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Technician
- Social Worker
- Speech Therapist
- Ultrasound Technician
- Veterinarian
- X-ray Technician
