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The
Health Careers program provides students with the
opportunity to explore the many available career options
in the health care profession. Students learn CPR
(Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation), emergency first aid,
medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, and
the communication skills necessary for success in the
health care field. After completion of the core
curriculum, including-but not limited to-communication
skills, professionalism, infection control, legal and
ethical issues in health care, confidentiality, and
safety, students have an opportunity to experience
hands-on training and job shadowing in local facilities
with professionals in the careers, they would like to
explore. Students also research the roles of various
health care professionals through reading, accessing
Internet sites, and viewing educational videos to learn
more bout the careers they may be interested in
pursuing. Guest lecturers in the classroom share their
knowledge and demonstrate skills, while field trips
allow students to get a first-hand look at many of the
career options related to health care.
Content Areas:
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Research
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Communication
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Safety
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Rehabilitation
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Medical Ethics
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Vital Signs
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Emergency Procedures
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Body Structure
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Asepsis
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Medical Terminology
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CPR and First Aid Certification
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Personal Care/Comfort
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Transporting/Transferring/Ambulating/Positioning
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Helpful Background Experience and Aptitudes:
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Enjoy working and talking with people
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High school classes in Math, Biology, or Life Science
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A positive attitude and congenial disposition
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Ability to problem-solve
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Willing to participate in team activities
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Computer literacy
View
our
Course
Curriculum
(PDF Format)
Meet
our
Instructor
Career Opportunities:
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Home Health Aide
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Recreational Therapy Aide
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Occupational Therapy Assistant
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Dental Assistant
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Medical Laboratory Technician
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Physical Therapy Assistant
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Dental Hygienist
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Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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Emergency Medical Technician
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Radiographer
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Respiratory Therapist
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Licensed Practical Nurse
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Registered Nurse
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Surgical Technician
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Veterinary Assistant
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Optician
Articulation Agreements
Articulation is
the process where Career and Technical Education
students who have successfully completed the Health
Careers program and demonstrated specific skills by an
assessment process are granted college credit for those
skills when they enroll at an educational institution
that has an Articulation Agreement with the CCISD.
There is no charge for the college credit after the
student has successfully demonstrated that the specific
skills have been learned. The following
institutions currently have Articulation Agreements with
the CCISD:
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Michigan Technological University
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Northern Michigan University
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Ferris State University
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Gogebic Community College
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Bay College
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Program Highlights
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