Health Science Technology
The purpose of the Health Science Technology program is to introduce students to the knowledge and skills required for employment within the diverse health care field from nursing skills to skills used by physical therapists and in the hospital laboratory. Students will study a curriculum consisting of basic skills common to many of the health occupations such as patient and worker safety, communication skills, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and basic patient care skills such as vital signs and patient transferring, CPR and First Aid. Employability skills are also included. During the second semester students will have a four-week work experience at a health care related work site. Students work one-on-one with a mentor putting their newly acquired skills to use. The second year continues with additional work experiences in a variety of settings. Advanced medical terminology is included with opportunities to articulate college credit. This project-based curriculum also enables students to explore health care careers and topics of personal interest.

Therapeutic Careers in Medicine
This is a one or two year course designed to teach students basic health care skills including exploration of therapeutic careers such as sports medicine, nursing, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, dental and optometry, among others. Course work will include safety, medical terminology, communication skills, health and wellness, nutrition, anatomy and physiology, and employability skills. Skills will include aseptic hand washing, first aid, CPR, vital signs, athletic taping, bed making, ambulation and transferring patients. Students will receive an American Red Cross Sport Safety Trainer card upon completion of specific course work. Students may also have the opportunity to transfer class and lab knowledge into hands-on experience while job shadowing staff members at area medical facilities. Second year students will have additional opportunities to prepare for a college/career as they may participate in co-op or extended work experiences at local healthcare facilities.