Health Dimensions students engage in a challenging hands-on approach in the health field. Participants will experience and provide the "human side" of client care at local health care facilities.
All Health Dimensions students spend time in local facilities working collaboratively with staff members, residents, and patients. Students may choose to shadow medical professionals from many disciplines. Health Dimensions students may explore the following: Anatomy & Physiology, Gerontology, Phlebotomy, and Electrocardiogram Technology. Responding to Emergencies is a first aid response course taught in the Health Dimensions program.
Students, who meet the requirements, may receive certification in First Aid, Adult CPR, Child, and Infant CPR, AED, and Child Abuse Reporting. Fees, paid by the participant, may be required.
Students may choose to take the New York State Nurse Assisting certification exam after completing the current requirements listed under the New York State Education Department and New York State Department of Health for secondary education students enrolled in a Nurse Assisting program. Students prepare for this exam by meeting the minimum number of required hours and minimum proficiency as required by the Health Dimensions instructor. Students are required to pay a fee to take the certification exam.
Anatomy and Physiology
Effective Appropriate and Interpersonal Communication
Employability Skills With an Overview of Healthcare Opportunities
First Aid, CPR, AED, Rescue Breathing
Infection Control
Legal and Ethical Principles, Culture and Healthcare
Measurement of Blood Pressure, Temperature, Pulse and Respiration
Patient Care Skills
Patient Transport
Resident and Patient Rights
Safety Considerations
Wellness, Growth and Development
CTE Credit
Career & Financial Management
3rd Year Science
English Language Arts (ELA) 12
Dietitian/Nutritionist
Massage Therapist
Nurse Practitioner
Pharmacist
Phlebotomist
Physician/Physician's Assistant
Physical/Occupational Therapist
RN/LPN
Surgeon