26090 *Health Careers 1
26090 *HEALTH CAREERS 1
Open to: 9-10-11-12
Length: 1 Semester
Prerequisite: None
Credits: 1/2 credit at NHS, Advanced Standing at FVTC
NOTE: This course is approved for advanced standing credit at Fox Valley Technical College.
This course must be taken to apply to the Health Careers Academy. This course fulfills the prerequisite for the Nursing Assistant course and for the Health Careers 2 course.
Content: This course is designed for the individual who wants to investigate, or hopes to go to school for, a medical/health-related career. Possible positions include doctors, nurses, athletic trainers, technicians, laboratory workers, rehabilitation, eye and dental service workers, medical records technicians, mental health workers, alternative medicine personnel, pharmacists, and dietitians. The use of resource people and field trips enable students to learn what personal characteristics and educational training are required of the health professional. To help clarify career goals and future planning, students will have the opportunity to job shadow and volunteer. The content of the course will focus on understanding self and others, learning the helping process, and understanding confidentiality and client rights. Additionally, students will gain knowledge of the specific language used in the medical field. Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, and root words are the basis of this instruction.
Activities: Guest speakers, field trips/tours, videos, job shadowing,
portfolio, and volunteer opportunities.
Cost: Field trip fees.