Patient Care Technician

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

Orientation and foundation for occupations and functions across the health care cluster. Includes broad health care core standards which specify the knowledge and skills that the vast majority of health care workers should have. Prerequisite to additional courses in the Health Science Program. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  .50

Prerequisite:  None

This course is intended to combine all existing courses in the Health Science Cluster to include foundational emergency skills for all Health Science Career Pathway students. This course will include certifications in: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Healthcare Provider; AED; bloodborne pathogen; first aid; and emergency care as outlined by an approved first aid/CPR/Bloodborne Pathogen certifying agency as put forth by the American Heart Association, National Safety Council or American Red Cross. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  .50

Prerequisite:  None

An intense study of the medical language used in all health career major areas. Pronunciation, spelling and application rules of medical terminology are included.

Grade level:  10-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

This course is designed to provide knowledge of the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on normalcy. The interactions of all body systems in maintaining homeostasis will promote an understanding of the basic human needs necessary for health maintenance. Academic knowledge from life science core content as it relates to the human body (including anatomy and physiology) are included. Laboratory activities should be a part of the course when appropriate. 

Grade level:  12

Credit:  2

Prerequisite:  None

Introduces students to basic health care skills. Prepares individuals to perform routine nursing-related services to patients in acute care settings under the training and supervision of an approved registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Certification is available upon successful completion of National Health Career Association (NHA) Patient Care Technician exam. Prepares the student for entry-level healthcare positions in an acute care setting. 

Grade level:  12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

The internship provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the students’ education objectives. Work-based learning is designed to complement classroom instruction. Students will be required to follow program and agency requirements for attendance and health screenings. These may include but are not limited to drug screens, TB (tuberculin) skin tests, and immunization certificates. 

Grade level:  12

Credit:  2

Prerequisite:  Meet Fusion WBL Program Criteria

Cooperative Education provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the student’s educational objectives. Students participating in the Cooperative Education program receive compensation for their work. Work-based learning is designed to complement classroom instruction. Students will be required to follow program and agency requirements for attendance and health screening. These may include but are not limited to drug screens, TB (tuberculin) skin tests, and immunization certificates.  Students must apply for co-op through the Fusion Work-Based Learning Program.  The deadline to apply is March 1.