Health Sciences

Potential Career Opportunities:

• Home Health Aide*
• Nurse Aide
• Personal Care Aide*
  *if the student earns CNA

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
   
• 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 2025 graduation plans:
Post-secondary education in a related field - 87%
Employment related to the field - 7%
Military - 7%

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 a friendly attitude             
   completes work with accuracy and attention to detail
 strives to improve academic weaknesses
 studies daily
 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

Students will change into their uniforms as soon as they arrive to class. They will take their seats and complete the Do-now assignment on the board, this is done while students are changing into their uniforms.

Students needing to use the restroom will ask to leave and sign out. Under no circumstances does a student leave the room without permission.

1. All cell phones and watches will be placed in the students' backpacks ( especially on test days)

2. Once the hallway door is closed, you are considered late and must get a pass from attendance.

3. Only one person talks at a time.

4. Inappropriate/offensive language is prohibited

5. Bullying is prohibited

6. You are to leave your area the way you found it, free from trash and spills.

7. Everyone is to be respected and welcomed.

Ms. Bechtel and Mrs. Matthews are here everyday 7:00 am to 3:15 pm, to provide additional assistance to students. We also have counselors available upon request, in addition to weekly visits with case managers.

Discipline Procedures: 

1. The teacher will remind the student of the classroom rules and provide a verbal warning for a first violation of classroom rules.
2. A second violation will result in a written warning and a call home.
3. A third violation will result in an administrative referral.

Each discipline infraction will result in points deducted from your work ethic grade.

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 documented that 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

Knowledge grades are based on quizzes, tests, and writing assignments. Knowledge grades are 40% of the grade.

Skill grades are based on activities in the lab. Skills grades are 30% of the grade.

Work Ethics are graded daily and based on attendance, homework assignments being turned in on time, uniform requirements, and being prepared to work. Work ethic is 30% of the grade.

Each student is responsible for keeping up with their work, even in the case of absence. Every effort is made to limit homework. Most homework is reading assignments, practice of skills, long term computer based skills. OSHA, HIPAA, and DCW  Workbook assignments will be assigned for homework. If an assignment is late. 1 point will be deducted for each day before the assignment is graded. We try very hard not to assign homework, especially over the weekends and breaks. With the exception of OSHA, HIPAA (online work).

Due to the amount of work it takes to complete some of the assignments, your attendance is essential to get the most out of your learning experience. If you are going to be absent or late, please have your parent or guardian call the school or bring in a note. Students who are absent will receive a Work Ethic grade of "0" for the day. If the absence is excused, the student will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" with an opportunity to make up the assignment and have their Work Ethic grade changed to a "10". Students who are late will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5" for the day. If the lateness is excused, the student will receive a Work Ethic grade of a "5," with an opportunity to make up the assignment and have their Work Ethic grade changed to a “9.” A point will be removed each day the assignment is late.

Every student must complete a Senior Portfolio.  Portfolios will be created by following the sequence of grade-level assignments. Senior Portfolio artifacts will be graded per program expectations and assignment criteria and be included in the marking period grade for which the assignment is due. Portfolios will be housed in their Google Drive. Students will be able to take the portfolios with them or have access to them after graduation.