ALLIED HEALTH   

INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL OCCUPATIONS - 1 credit                                                    

Grades 9,10

A student must take this course in order to enroll in the vocational Allied Health Program. Any student who thinks he/she might be interested in pursuing the three-year vocational Allied Health Program is permitted to take this course. This course includes the study of medical careers, body systems and the basic skills related to the Allied Health Careers Vocational Program. “Hands-on” work will be included in the clinical laboratory such as first aid, vital signs and patient interaction and communication role-play.

ALLIED HEALTH CAREERS I & II & III                                                                         

Grades 10,11,12

Level I for first year students              2.0 credits

Level II for second year students        2.0 credits

Level III for third year students           2.0 credits

Must have successfully completed Introduction to Medical Occupations and submit an application to enter Allied Health Careers I. Application process may be required to pass from Level I to Level II and/or to pass from Level II to Level III.

This course of study is recommended for the student who plans to pursue further study and employment related to a health care field. Level I involves theory and clinical practice within the classroom laboratory. Topics include infection control, body structure and function, body mechanics, exercise and activity, fluids and nutrition, cleanliness and skin care, vital signs and rehabilitation. Level II and Level III students spend four days per week at a local hospital and long-term health care facility providing patient care. Course content in Level II includes the surgical patient, special procedures and treatments, and common health problems. Level III continues with varied clinical experiences and classroom instruction. Completion of the program will lead to entry-level employment as a health care assistant in a hospital, doctor’s office or long-term health care facility.

CAPSTONE WORK EXPERIENCE (Allied Health) - 2 credits                                                   

Grade 12
Required: Successful completion of Level I & Level II Allied Health and instructor approval.

A minimum of 15 hours of related work experience per week is required.