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Health Sciences Technology (2 Credits; Full Year)
Prerequisite: Grades 11-12. Offered afternoons at Saline High School
Health Sciences Technology has been designed for eleventh and twelfth
grade students interested in all levels of health careers at the
professional and
paraprofessional levels. Areas of study include anatomy and physiology, disease
process, medical ethics, communications, medical terminology, career exploration,
and trends in healthcare, as well as a look at many college programs. Students
will develop skills in CPR, vital signs, safety, and patient care skills
that apply to multiple health fields, such as medicine, physical
therapy, x-ray,
nursing, lab technology, and more. Students will gain practical experiences
in hospitals, long-term health facilities, and professional offices and clinics
in the community. Rotations will introduce students to the real working environment
of the health career being considered. Many professional schools will accept
this experience as the volunteer hours required for admission. Individual
students may elect to continue into a second year independent study
or internship pending
instructor’s approval and a B- average in the first year. College-bound
students considering a career in the health field would benefit greatly from
this course by determining their interests and abilities and experiencing
it first hand. Students who complete all the requirements are eligible to
take
the State of Michigan Tests to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
Articulation is available with Washtenaw Community College and Ferris State
University.
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