CIP 51.0899
This program offers the curriculum framework as prescribed by the Program of Study for this CIP code. Additionally, this program offers the NATCEP OBRA and Act 14 objectives approved for 21 hours (16 hours for clinical hours plus an additional 5 hours that is mandated for abuse training and Act 14).
Students begin this 2-year, 6-credit program as 11th-graders. This program provides 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 healthcare and communications and at least three planned courses for the knowledge and skills for the occupational area such as medical assisting, ward clerk, nursing assisting, etc.
Dress code:
- Students must purchase red or black scrubs; scrubs must be worn when students are in the program of study classroom and lab.
- All-white sneakers.