Health Sciences
Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development.
Therapeutic Services Courses: Careers in the Therapeutic Services are focused primarily on changing the health status of the patient over time. Health professionals in this area work directly with patients; they may provide care, treatment, counseling and health education information.
Sample Related Occupations:
Medical Assistant, anesthesiologist assistant, certified nursing assistant, certified nursing, clinical medical assistant, dental assistant, dental hygienist, dental lab technician, dietician, EMT/paramedic, licensed practical nurse, orthoptist/prosthetist, pharmacist, pharmacy technician, physician assistant, occupation or physical therapist, occupational or physical therapy assistant, radiologic technician, registered nurse, advanced practice nurse, respiratory therapist, surgical technician, speech language pathologist, social work.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT PROGRAM
Grade 12
Semester 1 Level: ES-55E301 (0.5 Credit)
Semester 2 Level: ES-55E302 (0.5 Credit)
This two course series is for students who are interested in seeking immediate employment in the healthcare occupations after graduation or for students who are planning to continue their education in a healthcare profession. This course involves a combination of theory and clinical application of skills. Students will learn skills such as bathing and dressing patients, safe transferring, and measuring vital signs. Students will participate in 12 clinical experiences and must provide their own transportation to the clinical site. Upon successful completion of this two course series, students will be eligible to take the State of Connecticut Nurse Aide Competency Exam. Prerequisite: Students must be 16 years of age to participate according to State of Connecticut guidelines; Students must achieve a grade of C or higher in The Living Earth and Anatomy and Physiology courses.
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
Grade 11,12 (0.5 Credits)
Level: ES -55E303
This course is designed to introduce students to the language of healthcare. In this course students will learn the word parts, such as prefixes, suffixes, and word roots used to compose medical terms, with an emphasis on the formation, analysis, and reconstruction of terms. Students will also study symbolism and commonly used abbreviations in healthcare, as well as diagnostic, therapeutic, and symptomatic terminology of associated body systems. This course is ideal for students interested in pursuing a career in healthcare/allied health professions.