HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
This Tech Prep program will provide students the opportunity to explore careers in healthcare and work toward CNA training.
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 1
86500 ^EXPLORING HEALTH CAREERS#
GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 2 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE | 2 PERIOD BLOCK
COLLEGE CREDIT: 3 DMACC Credits - HSC 109
COREQUISITE: 1 DMACC Credit - HSC 101 (Emergency Care)
1 DMACC Credit - HSC 105 (Intro Health Occupations)
3 DMACC Credits - HSC 114 (Medical Terminology)
This course introduces both the variety and requirements for health care careers. Basic core knowledge and professional expectations common to all health careers are explored. Workplace safety and an overview of the health system and current trends are also covered.
#GRADED COURSE ON INFINITE CAMPUS FOR ALL COREQUISITES & SELECTED IN COURSE REGISTRATION.
86510 ^EMERGENCY CARE
GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 0 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE
COLLEGE CREDIT: 1 DMACC Credit - HSC 101
COREQUISITE: 3 DMACC Credit - HSC 109 (Exploring Health Careers*)
1 DMACC Credit - HSC 105 (Intro Health Occupations)
3 DMACC Credits - HSC 114 (Medical Terminology)
Students will learn to perform care for medical emergencies: fractures, burns, resuscitation, basic CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation, American Heart Level II Standards) Certification.
86520 ^INTRO TO HEALTH OCCUPATIONS
GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 0 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE
COLLEGE CREDIT: 1 DMACC Credit - HSC 105
COREQUISITE: 3 DMACC Credit - HSC 109 (Exploring Health Careers*)
1 DMACC Credit - HSC 101 (Emergency Care)
3 DMACC Credits - HSC 114 (Medical Terminology)
Students will discover the many options available, including roles and responsibilities in health career options. This course is designed to provide the student with the information necessary to make their health career choice.
86530 ^MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 0 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE
COLLEGE CREDIT: 3 DMACC Credit - HSC 114
COREQUISITE: 3 DMACC Credit - HSC 109 (Exploring Health Careers*)
1 DMACC Credit - HSC 101 (Emergency Care)
1 DMACC Credits - HSC 105 (Intro Health Occupations)
Students will build a medical vocabulary through an understanding of anatomic roots for words denoting body structures, prefixes, suffixes, and body functions.
College Credit Transfer Details: The high school offers college credit courses for students but remember, it is the students’ responsibility to request transcripts to be sent to their college of choice for transfer of credits. There is a form in the guidance office to assist you with this process. Important note: your GPA received in these courses MAY affect your college GPA. This will depend on which college you attend. Transcript Release Form
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 2
CNA Course Requirements:
The State of Iowa requires 90% attendance for all lectures, labs, and clinical sessions. This is strictly enforced.
Students must earn a minimum of 80% to receive a passing grade in HSC 172: Nurse Aide and HSC 182: Advanced Nurse Aide. This passing grade must also be earned for the student to be eligible to complete the board testing at the end of the course.
86600 ^NURSE AIDE 75
GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 2 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE | 2 PERIOD BLOCK
COLLEGE CREDIT: 3 DMACC Credits - HSC 172
PREREQUISITE: Criminal/Abuse background check; Immunization form as required by clinical site; Flu vaccine-October through April.
Students will learn entry-level skills to seek employment in Iowa skilled facilities. Meets OBRA87 standards. Course HSC 172 requires extended clinical sessions in evenings and/or weekends.
86610 ^NURSE AIDE ADVANCED 150
GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Non-Weighted | PHS CREDIT: 2 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE | 2 PERIOD BLOCK
COLLEGE CREDIT: 3 DMACC Credits - HSC 182
PREREQUISITE: Nurse Aide, passing both sections of the Certified Nursing Aide Competency Exam, or a State-approved 75-hour nurse aide class; Criminal/Abuse background check; Physical and Immunization form as required by clinical site; Flu vaccine-October through April; CPR certification.
This course is a continuation of Nurse Aide to provide additional skills and clinical skills to work in a hospital. Course HSC 182 requires extended clinical sessions in evenings and/or weekends.
College Credit Transfer Details: The high school offers college credit courses for students but remember, it is the students’ responsibility to request transcripts to be sent to their college of choice for transfer of credits. There is a form in the guidance office to assist you with this process. Important note: your GPA received in these courses MAY affect your college GPA. This will depend on which college you attend. Transcript Release Form
WORK-BASED LEARNING COURSES
86700 ^COOP CAREER EXPERIENCE 5*
GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Pass/No Pass | PHS CREDIT: 3 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE
COLLEGE CREDIT: 5 DMACC Credits - SDV 226
COREQUISITE: 1 DMACC Credit - SDV 212 (Coop Career Seminar +)
Practical experience through on-the-job training in an approved business setting. Tasks will be consistent with the student's career objectives, skills and knowledge.
*GRADED COURSE ON INFINITE CAMPUS FOR ALL COREQUISITES.
86710 ^COOP CAREER EXPERIENCE 4*
GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Pass/No Pass | PHS CREDIT: 3 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE
COLLEGE CREDIT: 4 DMACC Credits - SDV 225
COREQUISITE: 1 DMACC Credit - SDV 212 (Coop Career Seminar +)
Practical experience through on-the-job training in an approved business setting. Tasks will be consistent with the student's career objectives, skills and knowledge.
*GRADED COURSE ON INFINITE CAMPUS FOR ALL COREQUISITES.
86720 ^COOP CAREER SEMINAR +
GRADE: 11, 12 | SCORE: Pass/No Pass | PHS CREDIT: 0 | SEMESTER | ELECTIVE
COLLEGE CREDIT: 1 DMACC Credits - SDV 212
COREQUISITE: 5 DMACC Credit - SDV 226 (Coop Career Experience 5)
4 DMACC Credit - SDV 225 (Coop Career Experience 4)
Examination of topics relevant to the internship experience, sharing workplace problems encountered and the solutions found to those problems. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits.