Patient Care
Patient Care Pathway Description
The Patient Care Pathway introduces and prepares students for a variety of careers in the medical field while utilizing medical equipment. Students will learn medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, human injury, diseases, disorders and more.
Students receive mentorship from industry professionals and medical career training to prepare students for medical internships and entry level medical jobs they can pursue directly after high school. The Patient Care Pathway gives students a competitive edge in their preparation for college and career.
Courses Offered in Patient Care Pathway
Medical Core
Introduces students to the knowledge of medical terminology, human growth and development, body systems, common diseases and disorders, medical math and bio safety. Students gain practical experience in Vital Signs, Emergency Medical Care, First Aid, and CPR
Body Systems and Disorders
This class covers human anatomy and physiology, normal body systems functions and diseases and disorders of those systems.
Professional Internship
Allows students to apply academic knowledge and practice technical and employability skills in a workplace setting. Students will prepare job readiness documents and interview at an assigned site prior to interning with a local El Modena business partner.
All About our Patient Care Pathway Teachers
Mr. Ben Parra
Mr. Parra has been an instructor for 15 years, with 8 of those being at El Modena. He currently instructs classes in the Emergency Response and Patient Care Pathways, certifies eligible students in American Heart Association CPR, and serves as the El Modena CTE Department Chair. He is a 1995 graduate of Buena Park High School. He began his career in 1998, working on a local ambulance as an Emergency Medical Technician. He is a graduate of the Rio Hondo Fire Academy (Class 51), and a graduate of Saddleback College Paramedic Program (Class 59). He holds a California State Paramedic License, an Associate’s degree in Fire Science, a Bachelor’s degree in Public Health from American Public University, a CTE Credential, and he is currently pursuing his CHES (Certified Health Education Specialist) certification.
Mr. Paul Linares
Mr. Paul Linares received his Bachelors of Kinesiotherapy from California State University of Long Beach. He received his Master’s in Exercise Physiology from Cal Poly Pomona. Paul has worked as a physical therapist assistant, a rehabilitation facility coordinator, a health and wellness coach, and a personal trainer. Paul has been teaching at El Modena for 5 years. He is a new proud dad to a 5 month old girl!
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