Health Occupations

Location:  Howell High School, 1200 W. Grand River, Howell, MI 48843

Course Length:  One year with 2nd year options available, two class period block

Prerequisite:  Anatomy & Physiology

Satisfies: VPAA

Postsecondary credit for this course MAY be available, please see instructor.

Health Occupations is a 2 hour- block class, offered at Brighton or Howell, designed for students interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. This course will give you an introduction to various health care professions and expose you to a variety of medical skills, medical vocabulary, and direct patient care opportunities! Students enrolled in this program will earn a CPR certification, First Aid Certification, Bloodborne Pathogen Training, HIPAA Training, and many other industry skills that will lead you to success as a future healthcare professional. Instruction techniques  include class discussions, projects, hands-on assessments, and opportunities to attend ‘clinical placements’ within the Livingston County area during the second semester of the class. Following the completion of Health Occupations, students are encouraged  to continue their academic pathway by taking EMT, CNA, or participating in the Early College Program at LCC with a pathway in either nursing or as a medical assistant.