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Health Careers

 
 
 
 
Health Careers
(CIP Code 51.0899) 


Instructor: Mrs. Chicora

 
 
 

A cluster program with a combination of subject matter and experiences designed to prepare individuals for entry-level employment in a minimum of three related health occupations under the supervision of a licensed health care professional. Instruction consists of core course content with clinical experiences in one or two health related occupations. The core curriculum consists of planned courses for introduction of health careers, basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, legal and ethical aspects of health care and communications and at least three planned courses for the knowledge and skills for the occupational area such as medical assisting, unit clerk, nursing assisting, etc.

 Programs of Study

Level I
Safety
Professional, Legal & Ethical Issues
Communication
Infection Control
Emergency Care & Disaster Preparedness
Human Need and Human Development
Health Care Provide Skills
Nutrition & Hydration
Basic Structures & Functions of the Human Body
Medical Terminology

Hours
20
30
30
40
40
40
50
30
30
50

Level II
Safety
Health Care Provider Skills
Basic Structures and Functions of the Human Body & Related Diseases and Associated Terminology
Medical Terminology

Hours
30
72
150

66

Level III
Safety
Professional, Legal & Ethical Issues
Communication
Infection Control
Emergency Care & Disaster Preparedness
Human Needs & Human Development
Health Care Provider Skills
Nutrition & Hydration
Death & Dying

 Hours
30
30
60
18
72
30
72
30
18

Level IV
Safety
Professional, Legal & Ethical Issues
Communication
Infection Control 
Health Care Provider Skills
Medical Terminology
Home Health

 Hours
20
30
30
36
66
82
96

 

Career Pathways

Industry Certifications

  • Personal Care Home Direct Care Staff
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Safety (Healthcare)
  • Act 31 Child Abuse Education and Training
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
  • American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid
  • Stop the Bleed

PA BUREAU OF CTE SOAR PROGRAMS

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  • Select Program of Study: Health/Medical Assisting
  • CIP Code: 51.0899
  • Select your year of Graduation
Program Requirements/Costs (approximate)


Medical Scrub Tops ……………………. $25.00
Medical Scrub Pants ……………………. $25.00
Criminal Background Check (Volunteer) …. No Cost
Physical Exam ………………….…… Varies
Tuberculin Skin Test …………………. No Cost
Program Entrance Recommendations
  • Full use of hands
  • Ability to bend, push, pull, and lift a minimum of 40 lbs.
  • Ability to stand for a prolonged period of time
  • Ability to work independently and as a team member
  • Basic math skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Reading and writing skills at grade level