Health Occupations
The Health Occupations course of study combines instruction in medical terminology, medical abbreviations, anatomy, physiology, medical ethics, nutrition, growth and development, basic nursing, dental assisting, physical therapy, and medical assisting skills.
Related areas of study include: communication skills, leadership skills, computer literacy, job skills and job training. Direct clinical experience in a health care setting is included to prepare students for a variety of careers in the industry.
Students may also participate in CPR and the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program in their senior year.
Career Opportunities:
The Health Occupations program prepares students for entry-level positions as nursing assistants, medical assistants, dietary aides, home health aides, physical therapy assistants, dental assistants, and medical receptionists. It also provides students with the chance to explore and experience health care career opportunities.
Graduates may also choose to continue their education at two- and four-year colleges and universities as well as other degree-granting institutions for allied health professionals such as nursing, practical nursing and radiology.
Program Certification Opportunities:
- CPR/First Aid
- Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program (CNA)
Textbook Information:
Mathematics Skills:
- Reading Scales and Gauges
- Percent, Fractions, Decimal Equiv.
- Computing Salaries, Wages,
and Commissions
- Whole Numbers and Concepts
- Introducing Decimals and Concepts
- Rounding Numbers
- Whole Numbers and Decimals
(+, -, ×, ÷)
- Introducing Fractions
- Comparing Fractions
- Fractions (Adding)
- Estimating
- Graphs and Tables
- Determining Change
- Comparative Shopping
- Metric System
- Appointments and Time
- Tape Measuring
