Health Science Technology Courses

HEALTH CAREERS EXPLORATION

0.5 credits

Health Careers Exploration course is designed for students considering careers in the health care field. This basic, entry-level 9-week course serves as a solid foundation for all students, regardless of the particular health care profession they are interested in pursuing. Content includes coverage of standard precautions, cultural diversity, principles of teamwork/leadership, ethic and legal issues and an over-view of multiple health care careers. Students will tour local health care facilities as well as learn about health careers from multiple guest speakers.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY FOR HEALTH CAREERS

0.5 credits

The Medical Terminology course is designed for students considering careers in medical office technology, medical transcription, nursing, occupational, respiratory or physical therapy, dentistry, or other allied health fields. It provides students with a working knowledge of medical terminology necessary to those careers. Students will learn basic word elements and their combination forms as well as proper spelling, pronunciation, and abbreviations.

HEALTH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY 11

2 credits

Health Science Technology 11 is the first year of a 2-year technical program which introduces students to many facets of various health occupations. Topics covered include safety and body mechanics, infection control, history and trends in healthcare, health care systems, careers in health care, personal and professional qualities of a health care worker, legal and ethical responsibilities, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, human growth and development and cultural diversity as it relates to health care. Students have an opportunity to observe and participate in activities in area health care facilities. Students will be required to undergo TB screening at their expense. A licensed nursing assistant option is available in the second year.

HEALTH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY 12

2 credits

Health Science Technology 12 is the second year of a 2-year technical program offering students an opportunity for in-depth exploration in their area(s) of interest. Topics covered include nutrition and diets, geriatric care, computer technology in health care, CPR/First Aid training and certification, career success skills and the completion of anatomy and physiology. Students have the opportunity to practice skills in clinical internships in area health agencies. Students will be required to undergo TB screening at their expense.

LNA TEST PREP

0.5 credits

This course is designed to prepare HST students for the NH Board of Nursing LNA licensing exam. Students are provided with additional clinical experience and opportunities to hone their patient care skills. Students must maintain a 70 average in HST and LNA in order to sit for the NH Board of Nursing LNA licensing exam. Students must provide proof through a physical exam that they are physically able to perform the duties of an LNA before clinical begins. Proof of immunization must also be submitted.