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Health Careers offers a basic health care curriculum for first year students and a diversified curriculum during the senior year. Both tracks ultimately prepare students enrolled in this intensive program for careers in the medical field. From the basics of CPR and First Aid, to having the opportunity to earn a State Tested Nurses Aide certification, students have the opportunity to explore a variety of health fields in preparation for post-secondary study or the workforce. Students can follow their dream of becoming a nurse, a physical therapist, a nurse's aide or even a doctor by spending the final two years of their high school career prepping in this comprehensive health careers program.
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1-Core Curriculum
In Health Careers 1 you will learn basic skills that the vast majority of Health Care Workers should have.
The Health Careers 1-Core Curriculum includes:
- Safety practices
- Infection control
- CPR and First Aid
- Vital signs
- Nurse assistant skills
- Medical assistant skills
- Dental assistant skills
- Physical therapy skills
- Intro to anatomy and physiology
- Intro to medical terminology
- Personal qualities
- Careers in health care
- Health care systems
- Communications/technology
- Employability skills
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2-Diversified
In Health Careers 2-Diversified, you will learn advanced skills related to various health occupations.
The Health Careers 2-Diversified Curriculum includes:
- Legal and ethical responsibilities
- Growth and development
- Geriatric care
- Cultural diversity
- Home Health Aide
- State Tested Nurse Aide
- Intro to Electrocardiography (ECG)
- Laboratory assistant skills
- Intro to Phlebotomy
- Anatomy and physiology
- Medical terminology
- Employability skills
- Clinical experience in long term care facilities
- Medical office procedures
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Career possibilities include:
- Laboratory Assistant
- Dental Assistant
- Nurse's Assistant
- Medical Office Assistant
- Veterinary Assistant
- Optometry Assistant
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Apollo helps me further my education
Because of Apollo, I am now furthering my education to better myself and my future.
-Laura Coleman, Health Careers graduate
Apollo -A great choice
I chose Apollo to get college credit and a jumpstart on my career in high school. It's been a great choice for me!
~Kaitlyn, Health Careers student
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