Health Careers
Program Information
If
you're looking for an opportunity to succeed and have dreams of helping
others, then focus on a health career. Growth patterns for employment
are projected to increase through the year 2030. This program will
equip you with a working knowledge of different occupations within
the medical field. You'll learn the skills and procedures necessary
to function in such health agencies as hospitals, nursing homes or
doctors' offices. You can also use this education at a post-secondary
institution.
First-year students will explore health career opportunities in dental assisting, veterinarian aide, medical records clerk, respiratory therapy aide, phlebotomy, and other health careers. Students completing 2 years are eligible to receive up to 8 college credit hours. Second year students may qualify for internships, work study programs, and college level classes.
Career Opportunities
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Registered Nurse
- Emergency Medical Technician
- X-Ray Technician
- Respiratory Technician
- Surgical Technician
- Medical Coding/Billing Assistant
- Medical Lab Technician
Wages
High School Diploma with Career Training: $8.00-$26.00/hr.
College or Additional Technical Training: $12.00-$35.00/hr.
Check out more wage and salary data at Salary.com
Educational Opportunities
First
Semester Activities
August-December 2010
- Please contact the teacher for more information.
Syllabus
Click here to download the syllabus for Year 1 of this program.
Click here to download the syllabus for Year 2 of this program.
About
the Teachers
Ms. Mary Spina (1st Year Program Teacher)
Phone: (219) 933-2428 x2054
E-mail: mkspina@hammond.k12.in.us
Ms. Sheryl Schafer (2nd Year Program Teacher)
Phone: (219) 933-2428 x2033
E-mail: slschafer@hammond.k12.in.us
Mrs. Schafer is the instructor for the Health Careers II class. She has 28 years experience as a Registered Nurse in many aspects of Nursing. After receiving her degree from IUN, she began her career in Surgical /Pediatric Nursing at a local Hospital, and then went on to pursue Home Health Nursing and School Nursing. She now enjoys sharing her real life experiences and knowledge of Health Care Systems with students who are contemplating a career in Health Care.
About the Class
Students obtain C.P.R. for Heath Care Providers and basic state approval of patient care skills. Select Students are eligible for up to 9 hours of hours of college credit.