Health Occupations

 The Health Occupations course offers learning experiences for juniors and seniors in high school designed to create or further stimulate their interest in the many career opportunities available in the health field. This course is designed to be challenging and is taught similarly to a junior college level course. The student will learn beginning skills and the basic procedures needed for an entry-level job and a sound basis for continuing their education in the medical field.

The first semester involves classroom theory, demonstrations and practice, including 1,000 word terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, first aid, and CPR certification. During the second semester, students begin to draw upon previously acquired knowledge and basic skills by applying them to various health services through supervised clinical observations and experiences. Students must maintain a 75% average, 90% attendance, pass a drug test and secure and criminal background check to remain in the program and be placed in clinical rotations. Students are placed in clinical rotations Monday through Thursday and continue classroom work on Fridays.

Units of Study
Careers in Health Field
Medical Terminology
Basic Human Needs and Communications
Safety Measures
Infection Control
Body Mechanics
Measuring and Recording Vital Signs
Patient Care and Comfort Measures
Nutrition and Fluid Balance
Special Care Procedures
Basic Emergencies
Employment Opportunities

Program: One Year
Level: Junior or Senior
Credit: 3 Units