Health/Medical Assisting Services

Instructor: Ms. Megan Trump - HOSA Advisor

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HA Syllabus Updated 22.23

The overall goal of the Health Assistant Program is to prepare graduates to render care to the chronically physically and/or mentally ill adult. Approximately 70% of Level I is theory and 30% is application. Level I students must achieve an 85% or better on all written tests and competencies. During the second year about 50% of the program is theory. Level II students must achieve a 90% or better on all written tests and competencies. During the 2nd semester of the second year, students go to a long-term care facility for 24 days of clinical experience. The third year of the program is 60% theory and 40% application. Level III students must achieve a 95% or better on all written tests and competencies. During the second semester of the third year, students go to local medical facilities for four weeks of clinical experience.

Interests		Skills
If you have the following interests, then this program may be for you: work at your own pace work as a team member stand and walk long hours learn new things keep records be given responsibility and take pride in carrying out instructions well be involved in health and science related areas help sick people		If you have the following skills, then this program may be for you: communicate with others and be understood work with minimal guidance lift up to fifty pounds hear and see well work well under stress work closely with a team use patience, courtesy, and tact as needed recognize my own limitations as to my abilities and training keep a positive attitude organize charts and other medical documents
Industry Certification		Uniform Requirements
CPR and First Aid HIPAA Certification Medical Assistant Certification through the American Medical Certification Association OSHA 10 hour Nursing Assistant Certification through the American Medical Certification Association Patient Care Technician through the National Healthcare Association PA Skills Certificate- NOCTI Certification		Maroon Uniforms purchased through the highschool
Career Potential Upon Completion of the Program		Career Potential with further Education and Training
Physical Therapy Aide Hospital Attendant Dietary Aide Home Health Aide Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) Personal Care Attendant Geriatric Aide Orderly		Hospital Ward Clerk Medical Assistant Dental Hygienist Emergency Medical Technician Admitting Clerk Licensed Practical Nurse Occupational Therapy Aide Surgical Technician Respiratory Technician Blood Bank Technician Phlebotomist X-ray Technician Registered Nurse
Career Technical Student Organization		Post-secondary Options
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Nondiscrimination Policy The Greene County Career & Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or ages in its programs or activities. Career and Technical Education program offerings include: Automotive Collision and Body Repair, Automotive Technology, Building and Construction Occupations, Computer Networking Technology, Cosmetology, Culinary Arts, Electrical Occupations, Emergency and Protective Services, Health Assistant, Precision Machining, Welding and Licensed Practical Nursing (adults only). Admission to the programs depends upon availability and class size and sending school districts criteria. Inquires may be directed to the Greene County Career and Technology’s Title IX Coordinator or the Section 504 Coordinator at 60 Zimmerman Drive, Waynesburg, PA or call 724-627-3106.