Health Sciences

A program task list is an instructional tool to measure the technical competency of a student. During your enrollment in the Health Sciences program you will be taught and assessed on the following tasks:

100 Safety
200 Professionalism, Legal and Ethical Issues
300 Communication
400 Infection Control
500 Emergency Care and Disaster Preparedness
600 human needs and Development
800 Health Care Provider skills
900 Nutrition and Hydration
1000 Basic Structures, functions of the Human Body and Related Disease with Associated Terminology
1100 Death and Dying
1200 Medical Terminology

Uniform/equipment list (with approximate costs):

·        3" Binder and notebook ($10)

·        Navy blue scrubs ($45) https://www.slomsuniforms.com/nmal

·        Navy or white, plain, crewneck undershirt (short or long sleeve) ($10) 

·        Black 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)

·        Highlighters (4 colors)

Incoming/New Student Costs: $40 - Health Occupations Workbook - used all years while enrolled in the program
 

Dual Enrollment Courses (if participating) with MCCC: Course tuition, fees, and materials, such as textbook(s) and other materials are at the student’s expense.

Note: Clearances are required the year students participate in the feeding assistant or clinical portions of the program. Details will be provided by the teacher.

Safety is not an option! Safety is YOUR responsibility! .Students are required to follow all rules and regulations. In addition to following all NMTCC’s listed and/ or posted safety and MSDS Policies, refer to the specific equipment manufacturer’s user, operator, or consumer guides and or shop manuals for complete safety details when using any equipment. Students are not permitted to use any equipment or tools unless they have received and have documented they have received the appropriate safety instruction. Violation of the safety rules will result in a deduction of a work ethic grade of up to 5 points. Second violation will result in parent notification of the violations and possible disciplinary actions for future violations.

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
• OSHA – Healthcare
• HIPAA certifications

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

Specific Industry Certifications

●      CPR for Healthcare workers
●      DCW Certificate
●      HIPAA
●      OSHA 10-hour Course

Potential Career Opportunities:

• Nursing Assistant
• Personal Care Aide
• NATCEP through Co-Op/PYAP
   

Potential Career Opportunities With Post-Secondary Education:

• Respiratory Therapist
• Medical Assistant
• Medical Lab Technician
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• 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

*Up to six (6) credits may be earned through Montgomery County Community College while completing the Health Sciences program.

Class of 2023 graduation plans:
Post-secondary education in a related field - 88%
Employment unrelated to field - 12%

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