Health Assistant I: This is a one-credit,
one-semester course designed to introduce students to the various occupations
within the health care field and to develop common basic skills utilized in
such occupations. This course includes
acquainting the student with the health care industry, introducing and
surveying various health careers, identifying medical terminology of the entire
body system, vital signs, infection control, the introduction of the Omnibus
Safety and Health Act (OSHA) and Universal Precautions, understanding human
needs and communications.
Prerequisite:
None Grades:
10, 11, 12
Health Assistant II: This is a two-credit, one-year
course designed to assist students in the development of basic nursing care and
skill utilized in many health assistant careers. Care competencies such as communication skills, first aid and
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), professionalism, ethics, nutrition and
medical terminology are included in the content. American Red Cross Community First Aid and CPR certification is
issued upon satisfactory completion of that unit. Supervised laboratory training
is a major component of the course.
Prerequisite:
Health Assistant I Grades:
11, 12
Health Assistant III: This is a two-credit, one-year
course designed to offer students advanced preparation through classroom
instruction and clinical experience.
Instruction is based on competencies for careers such as dental aide,
medical assistant, nurse aide, etc. Emphasis is on advanced skill through
clinical work experience managed by the teacher in a hospital, nursing home, or
medical agency. Satisfactory completion of the nurse aide theory and clinical
components will enable a student to take the NACEP test to become a CNA.
Prerequisite: Health Assistant II Grade: 12