Health Careers Cluster

Health Careers CHS (CHS ONLY) Program Description - Two-Year Program Health Careers is a one to two year program designed for the student who is interested in establishing a health care career. This program provides the student with a combination of classroom instruction and clinical experience. Health career exploration is accomplished through student research, field trips, job shadowing and internships in health care environments. Students identify careers that match their interests, aptitudes and expectations. Emphasis is placed on the development of quality learning skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making and communications. Students also have the opportunity to become certified in basic CPR and first aid. Content Areas Introduction to patient care skills Career awareness, exploration and planning Employability skills and work behaviors Ethical and legal issues in health care Medical terminology Computer applications in health care Applications in anatomy and physiology, and psychology Helpful Experience and Aptitudes Respect for diversity Enjoy working with people Willing to participate in team activities High school classes in biology or life science Career Entry Opportunities: Year One Dietary assistant Pharmacy assistant Mental health worker Rehabilitation assistant Home health aid Career Entry Opportunities: Year Two Certified nurse assistant EKG technician Phlebotomist Basic emergency medical technician (EMT) Career Entry Opportunities: Additional Education With one to two years of post-secondary education, a student may become a(n): Licensed practical nurse Medical assistant Medical laboratory technician Nuclear medicine technologist Occupational therapy assistant Physical therapy assistant Radiology technician Registered nurse Respiratory therapist Surgical technician Benefits for the College Bound Following completion of this program, the student may be granted college credit toward a degree program from Baker College, Ferris State University or Grand Rapids Community College. Credit is granted through articulation agreements with these institutions and is based upon competency testing and instructor recommendation. Synopsis: Years One and Two Year One: Core Curriculum (4 Weeks) Year One: Home Health Care Aid (8 Weeks) Year One: Rehabilitation Assistant (8 Weeks) Year One: Mental Health Worker (8 Weeks) Year One: Dietary/Pharmacy Assistant (4 Weeks) Year One: Introduction to Diagnostics (4 Weeks) Year Two: Phlebotomy Technician (9 Weeks) Year Two: Electrocardiogram Technician (9 Weeks) Year Two: Certified Nurse Assistant (18 Weeks) Year Two Alternative: Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) (36 Weeks) Year Two Alternative: Medical Lab Technology Pilot (36 Weeks)