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Course Number
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Course Name
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Course Description
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Credits
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Instructor
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Semester
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1VX3AB/
1VX3BB
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Health Services
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This course provides a foundation for the student
interested in a career in health care. This course is based upon introductory
instruction and clinical skills to act as the stepping stone to the nursing
assisting course and other health careers. Basic safety, infection control,
communication and legal issues and health care will be covered. Students will
participate in an externship program at local health care facilities and
engage residents in activities. Students are given the opportunity to perform
basic clinical skills once they have demonstrated proficiency in the
classroom setting and have met the minimum age requirements as set forth by
the Department of Public Health.
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7
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Berglund, and Squires
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2
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2AH11A/
2AH12A
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Health Care Profession-201
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This course continues to provide the foundation of
knowledge and clinical skills to act as a stepping stone to the nursing
assistant program and other health careers. The course focuses on basic
safety, infection control and communication. The students participate in an
externship program at local health care facilities. This supervised practicum
allows the student to interact with the residents and to utilize basic
clinical skills once demonstrated successfully in the lab setting such as
nail care. 1B, 1C, 2A, 2B, 2C, 2E.
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6
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Berglund, and Squires
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1
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2AH21A/
2AH22A
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Health Care Profession-202
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The students are instructed in the care of patients with
dementia and Alzheimer's disease. They are instructed in medical bed making
as well as introduced to various activities of daily living. Students become
OSHA and CPR certifications. This course builds learn the legal and ethical
issues that pertain to the health care industry, and examine various laws
that must be adhered to in this industry. They become CPR and OSHA
certified. This course builds a foundation of knowledge to begin
understanding the language of medicine. 2A, 3A
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6
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Berglund, and Squires
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2
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2AH31A/
2AH32A
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Medical Terms-201
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This course, Medical Terminology, introduces students to
medical terminology and abbreviations. Students will be introduced to word
roots, combining forms, prefixes and suffixes that are used daily in health
care industry. This course provides the foundation of knowledge to begin to
understand the language of medicine. 2A, 3A
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1
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Berglund, and Squires
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1
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2AH41A/
2AH42A
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Medical Terms-202
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This course introduces students to medical terms and
abbreviations associated with the human body. This will allow the students to
have a better understanding about their patients’ conditions as they begin
hands on patient care in the Grade 11 program. This course provides the
foundation that is enhanced upon in the next two years. 2A, 3A.
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1
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Berglund, and Squires
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2
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Course Number
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Course Name
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Course Description
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Credits
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Instructor
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Semester
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3AH11A/
3AH11B
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Nursing Assistant Pract-301
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The Nursing Assistant Course is a semester and a half
program culminating in opportunities for state certification as a nursing
assistant. Students learn personal care skills and then participate in a
three day per week externship program at local long term care facilities,
where they apply what they have learned. The students practice verbal and
nonverbal communication to allow them to communicate effectively with
compromised individuals. They practice the principles of ethics and legal
issues that pertain to the health care field and are exposed to state
regulations that must be adhered to within the industry. 1.B, 2.A, 2.E-2.K
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6
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Bryant, Susan
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1
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3AH21A/
3AH21B
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Pathophysiology I
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Students learn about chronic and debilitating diseases and
adaptations required in patterns of daily living during illness with focus on
disease conditions most commonly found in long term care. 3.C
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1
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Bryant, Susan
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1
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3AH31A/
3AH31B
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Home Health Aide- 302
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The home health aide course will be given after students
have obtained their C.N.A. license. Classroom activities address how to care
for someone in the home with a focus on nutrition and home management.
Students participate in a three day/week externship at a local nursing home,
focusing on therapy and discharge planning. This course culminates in the
opportunity for certification as a home health aide. 1.B, 1.C,
2.A-2.K, 4.B-4.D,5.F
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6
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Bryant, Susan
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2
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3AH51A/
3AH51B
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Pathophysiology II
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Students learn about chronic and debilitating diseases as
might be seen in home care settings. Students will be exposed to discharge
planning and therapy requirements for discharge. 3.C
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1
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Bryant, Susan
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2
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4AH 31A/B
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Investigating Health Careers
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Students will have the chance to explore different career
opportunities in Health Care through classroom lessons, field trips and
externships. 2.C, 4.A-4.D
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2
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LaPorte, Peggy
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1
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4AH 41A/B
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Medication Administration Program
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Students learn the basics of medication administration,
how to administer medications in a safe manner, and management/documentation
skills related to medication administration. 2.MA.K
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2
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LaPorte, Peggy
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2
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4AH11A/
4AH11B
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Medical Assistant-401
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This course will introduce students to the roles and
functions of the medical assistant. Students will study various office
procedures, medical terminology, communication and other aspects of clinical and/or
administrative duties that may be expected of a medical assistant. 2A-2D
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6
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Palioglou, Dennise
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1
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4AH21A/
4AH21B
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Medical Practicum-402
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This course will allow students to apply the roles and
functions of the medical assistant. Students will study various office
procedures, medical terminology, communication and other aspects of clinical
and/or administrative duties that may be expected of a medical assistant.
2E-2I
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6
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Palioglou, Dennise
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2
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