Health Occupations
Instructors: Mrs. Broemm, Mrs. O'Donnell, , Mrs. Thompson
Mr. Stearns, and Mr. Watson
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Health Occupations Education Health Occupations Education at Harford
Technical High School is a three year
program
beginning in grade ten. Students are accepted into either the Nursing
assistant or Sports Technician components of the
program. Grade Level Course Descriptions Health Occupations 1 Combined Program (grade 10): This introductory course provides a
foundation for students interested in pursuing careers in a wide variety
of allied health fields. Course content includes medical terminology,
medical math, basic anatomy and physiology, rehabilitation concepts,
team building and professionalism. Basic skills such as temperature,
pulse, respiration, blood pressure and height and weight are learned.
Students are exposed to a variety of career opportunities in the health
care field via speakers, classroom activities and field trips. At the
end of this year, students will pursue the Nursing Assistant, or Sports Technician tract. Nursing Assistants: Health Occupations II (grade 11) The curriculum includes foundations of
human growth and development, the disease process, infection control, and safety.
The students learn and demonstrate nursing assistant skills in a
classroom lab, which simulates the clinical setting. Health Occupations III (Grade 12) This year provides a variety of internships
and career experiences where students apply academic and practical
knowledge in the clinical setting. The nursing assistant students will
obtain the required clinical hours in a long-term care facility,
qualifying them to take
the state exam to become Certified Nursing Assistants. Once they obtain
their C.N.A. they may sit for the federal Geriatric Nursing Assistant exam
to obtain their G.N.A. certification. Senior Year Nursing Assistant Internship
Opportunities
Opportunities for Students after
Graduation Students who successfully complete the classroom and
practical experiences within the Nursing Assistant Program and obtain the Certified
Nursing Assistant status will be eligible to begin employment in a physician's
office or hospital setting. Students who also pass the Geriatric Nursing
Exam and obtain their GNA are eligible to obtain employment in long term
care facilities. Many students choose to pursue further
education in a variety of health related fields. Students who have
continued their education in the health fields include radiology,
nursing, and emergency medicine to name a few. They overwhelmingly state
that their experiences at HTHS in the Health Occupations program helped
them prepare for their chosen health careers Sports Technician The health occupations program was
expanded to include aspects of sports medicine and exercise science in response to
the growing demand for qualified people in the fitness and wellness
field. Health occupations II (11th grade) Content builds on the 10th grade
foundation, including the components of wellness, fitness assessment and
how to design a conditioning program. Students will also learn and
demonstrate the skills necessary to work as an aide in rehabilitation or
sports medicine. Health occupations III (12th grade). This year provides a variety of
internships and career experiences where students apply academic and
practical knowledge in the clinical setting. 12 grade Sports Technician Internship
Opportunities Students will participate in internships during the senior year based on interest, classroom performance, and career goals. Internships include, but are not limited
to:
Opportunities After Graduation From HTHS Students who successfully complete the
classroom and practical experiences will have the necessary background
to obtain certification as a personal trainer or as a group fitness
instructor (must be 18 years of age). Students are also well
prepared to continue their education at the college level. |
