HEALTH CAREERS

HEALTH CAREERS I 738A

1 credit

The Health Careers program is an introduction to the many careers in the health care industry. First year students participate in a half-year course that lasts for a double block. This time allows visits to South County Health on a weekly basis where students have the opportunity to learn about the various departments in a hospital setting and the variety of careers that exist in those departments. Students will also learn about the eleven body systems, HIPPA, trends in health care, and the various career clusters that make up the health care industry. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3, 5, 6, and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.

HEALTH CAREERS II 748

1 credit

The Health Careers program is a stepping-stone to the many careers in the health field. Second year students learn basic principles of health care professionalism, as well as legal and ethical considerations. Students will gain a basic understanding of medical terminology and expand their knowledge of human anatomy and physiology. They will also receive an introduction to the practical skills used to complete their Certified Nursing Assistant training in Health Careers III. Students will also complete their CPR training for Health Care Professionals. Passing both semesters of this level is a prerequisite for Health Careers III. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3, 5, and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.

HEALTH CAREERS III 759

2 credits

Prerequisite: Successful completion of HEALTH CAREERS II

Third year students develop their skills and knowledge and apply their understanding through clinical experiences at local health care facilities including the hospital environment and skilled facilities. Students must provide evidence of immunization per the Department of Health. After the classroom hours and twenty hours of clinical experience are met, students will be eligible to take the Certified Nursing Assistant License examination. During this year, students will receive instruction in caring for people with Alzheimer’s. In addition, students will complete a Career Unit, which will prepare them for future employment. Students will complete this year with a true understanding of patient care and meaning of professional foundations for health care professionals. Passing both semesters of this level is a prerequisite for Health Careers IV. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3, 5, 6, and 8 of the Graduation Portfolio.

HEALTH CAREERS IV 788 (1 credit) 1788A (2 credits)

1 or 2 credits: Program Dependent

Health Careers IV is the last year of the four-year Health Career Program. During this year, students are able to explore different personalized tracks that will help them build their knowledge and experience based on their own future professional plans. Students will have the option to complete EMT training, which will prepare students to take the EMT exam. Through rigorous classroom hours and clinical skills, students will meet the requirements to be trained as a Basic EMT in the State of RI. Ten hours of patient contact through ride time with a local ambulance service is a requirement of this program. Students may also choose to enroll in the CVS Pharmacy Technician program. This program will prepare students for job placement at CVS as a technician and is a wonderful opportunity for those students seeking to pursue a career in pharmacy. Students may also look into and secure a job-specific internship and shadow with a medical professional exposing them to the roles and responsibilities of a specific medical pathway. Medical Internship or Pharmacy students have the option of taking Health Careers IV as I or II credits. EMT students must take the full two credits. Students will have opportunities to produce work that may meet the requirements for Expectations 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, and 10 of the Graduation Portfolio.