• Orientation
• Safety
• Professionalism
• Communication
• Infection Control
• Emergency Care and Disaster Preparedness
• Human Needs and Human Development
• Moving, Lifting and Positioning
• Health Care Provider Skills
• Nutrition and Hydration
• Basic Structures/Functions of Human Body
• Death and Dying
• Medical Terminology
• Computer Applications
• Job Seeking
• Career and Technical Leadership
• Medical Math

Uniform/equipment list (with approximate costs):

• Binder and notebook ($10)
• Navy blue scrubs ($40)
• Navy or white, plain, crewneck undershirt (short or long sleeve) ($10) https://www.djbspecialties.com/stores/nmtccstore
• Black and red ink pens, pencils
• Nursing shoes (black or white color), or leather sneakers (solid black or solid white color). No crocs or open toe/open back shoes allowed.
• Wristwatch with second hand - no digital or smart watches ($20)
• Activity Fee ($20)
• Stethoscope and sphygmomanometer kit purchased on your own
• Highlighters (4 colors)

Potential Safety Hazards:

• Exposure to bloodborne pathogens & infectious diseases
• Exposure to chemicals (such as antiseptic, antimicrobial and germicidal solutions including bleach, alcohol, and dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium chloride)

• Heavy lifting/carrying (minimum of 50 lbs. as per industry requirements)
• Manual dexterity
• Strong eye/hand coordination
• Pushing/pulling
• Physical stamina/strength
• Standing for long periods of time

Possible certifications students may earn:

• NOCTI – Health Assisting
• HIPAA
• Direct Care Assisting
• Nurse Aide Registry
• BLS Healthcare Provider
• Heartsaver Bloodborne Certification
• OSHA – Healthcare
• Heartsaver First Aid

Cooperative Education allows students to be employed during the school day while gaining meaningful instruction in a technical area, applying classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, and developing life-long career skills. Students may be allowed to go to work for a number of days determined by their teacher and the cooperative education coordinator.  

Students have the opportunity to enroll in the Honors level course of their CTE program. The Honors course is for 11th-grade students who have demonstrated a high level of interest and achievement in their program and who aspire to an advanced level of learning. Students in the Honors course will be exposed to individualized industry-related advanced work, rigorous study of CTE subject matter with embedded academic content, and practical application of knowledge and skills to work-based situations. Students must meet the required prerequisites and submit a completed Academic Teacher Recommendation form during their 11th-grade year to be considered for the Honors level course.

Prerequisites:
100% of POS Tasks
GPA of >90% in CTE program
GPA of >80% in academic courses
Recommendation Form completed by academic teacher

Potential Career Opportunities:

• Nursing Assistant
• Feeding Assistant
• Personal Care Aide

Potential Career Opportunities With Post-Secondary Education:

• Respiratory Therapist
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Lab Technician
• Pharmacy Technician
• Physical Therapy Assistant
• Radiology Technician
• Registered Nurse
• Surgical Technician

Pathways to College:

• PDE SOAR Articulation

Harrisburg Area Community College

Lackawanna College

Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

• 1:1 Articulation Agreement & Dual Enrollment

Lansdale School of Business

Johnson College

St. Francis University

Class of 2022 graduation plans:

Post-secondary education in a related field - 86%

Post-secondary education in an unrelated field - 14%

What does a SUCCESSFUL STUDENT in Health Sciences look like?

 follows school and program rules
 meets conduct expectations in all environments
 respects others’ personal space at all times
 uses appropriate professional language and tone (vocab/inside voice)
 responds appropriately to frustrating and upsetting situations
 is positive about self and others always
 helps or shares with colleagues
 works well and gets along with teammates
 encourages others to act appropriately
 performs directives on the first request
 begins work within 30 seconds of direction or transition
 thinks before acting
 understands others’ viewpoints
 engages in productive Health Occupations-related tasks only
 makes positive contributions to the classroom and school
 speaks politely when expressing needs and wants
 exhibits friendly attitude             

 completes work with accuracy and attention to detail
 strives to improve academic weaknesses
 studies on a daily basis
 scores well on tests consistently
 attends class daily
 reports to class on time in uniform every day
 brings all necessary materials to class plus additional aides (i.e. highlighters)
 organizes and maintains materials neatly
 hands in assignments before the due date
 completes extra work to learn rather than to earn a grade
 multi-tasks many activities without anxiety
 works until the end of class, remains in seat until dismissed
 cleans workstation, including pushing chair under desk
 paces self to ensure timely task completion

For Nurse Aide students only:

Nurse Aide students are required to complete the verification form.

Download the form here.

Health Sciences Program Requirements Checklist - 

NEW Student Requirements

The following summer review assignments are to be completed by students enrolled in the Health Sciences program. The due date for completed assignments is September 9, 2022. Please only complete the assignment that refers to you.

For new students (9th and 10th grade) entering the program, please use this link:

Summer Review Packet-New 1st Level Student

For returning students, entering 10th grade, please use this link:

Summer Review Packet-Returning 10th grade Students

For returning students, entering 11th and 12th grade, please use this link:

Summer Review Packet for Returning 11th and 12th-grade Medical Terminology students.