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Health Careers is designed for high school juniors, seniors,
or adult students who are interested in a health care career.
The majority of the Health Careers Program is student-centered
(meaning the student is responsible for their own learning)
with a clearly defined plan of individual study. Student-centered
curriculum will be presented in a modular format and facilitated
by the instructor. Program content will be individually designed
for each student.
The program covers a broad set of studies which are basic
to all health care occupations, and helps the student narrow
their focus to one or more specific occupations. It is comprised
of classroom work, skills practice, and rotations of experience
in clinical settings.
The program also focuses on leadership training through the
student organization Health Occupations Students of America.
This program is a one or two year course of study, depending
on the individual needs and goals of the student. Students
may receive high school credit in science and math by attending
and successfully completing specific courses in the program.
EQUIPMENT
Any materials or equipment common to the health occupations
could be used while in the Health Careers program. In the
skills laboratory, students will use wheelchairs, crutches
and other ambulation equipment, transport carts, electronically
controlled beds, electrocardiograph equipment, stethoscopes,
sphygmomanometers, monitors, etc.
STRONG POINTS
- Students will develop many skills that are important to
all health care practitioners.
- Students develop an individualized learning plan tailored
to the needs of the student.
- Students are responsible for their own learning.
- Students get hands-on experience in clinical rotations.
- Students learn skills that are desirable to employers.
SKILLS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS
Developing strong skills in the following areas is important
in this class: reading, writing, math, science, and interpersonal
and human relations skills.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students have the opportunity to gain competency and in some
instances certification in the following areas:
- Direct care: Long Term Care Aide/ Home Health
Aide, Certified Medication Aide, Medication Administration
Technician, Emergency Department Technician, Veterinary
Assistant, Operating Room Aide, Dental Assistant, Physical
Therapy Aide, Clinical Medical Assistant or Chiropractic
Assistant
- Diagnostic Care: Phlebotomy, Radiology Aide or
EKG Technician
- Technical/Support Services: Pharmacy Technician
For more information on enrolling in the Health Careers Program,
call 405-377-3333 or e-mail us at careers@meridian-technology.com.
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