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This course of study adapts to all levels of student abilities
and has been designed for students who are interested in and are planning a
career in one of the many healthcare specialties.
The spring semester for freshmen consists of a 7.5 credit
experience in which students are introduced to knowledge and skills that are
considered very basic to all healthcare practices. Students begin by
studying medical terminology and "beginner's" anatomy and physiology.
Utilizing American Heart Association standards, students start their yearly CPR
certification process.
The sophomore year consists of Integrated Anatomy and Physiology*,
Biological aspects of Normal Aging*, Nutrition and Diet Therapy and Pre-Hospital
Emergencies/Basic First Aid. Students will receive First Aid Certification
according to the American Safety and Health Institute standards. Medical
Terminology is integrated into each lesson. Students will begin a two-year
Internship program by attending specific classes and in-services at the Hogan
Regional Center.
The junior year curriculum focuses on more advanced principles
and practices of healthcare with an in-depth study of Early Childhood
Development, normal Growth and Development, and basic Concepts of Mental Health.
In addition to their Hogan internship, students start career exploration by
visiting selected healthcare facilities and colleges. Related classes
focus on Diseases and Disorders.
Senior students have a variety of options available to them.
Full-time Co-operative or Internship experiences are offered with direct
supervision conducted by an on-site professional mentor and our Student Services
Division director. Related classes focus on Medical Ethics, Psychology of
disability and Death and Dying. Students are offered training to become a
Nursing Assistant (there is a state written and practical exam at the end to
become certified). Part of this program also includes Phlebotomy training
(learn how to draw blood) and training to learn how to take EKG's.
Eligible students will be encouraged to continue their internship experience at
Hogan Regional and are also encouraged at this time to prepare for Tech Prep
Credits (if available at the college of their choice).
*There is extensive laboratory experience with the course (choose one)
Option I - Dissection laboratory study
Option II - Equivalent independent research project with presentation and
formal written paper.
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