Instructors

Year 2 – Mary Schmaltz – mschmaltz@sccusa.org

Description

Health Careers… Where Healing, Teaching, and Discovery Come Together…

Health Careers II is designed to help students gain further insight into the health care industry by introducing them to a number of health disciplines. They will also be instructed in the knowledge, attitude and skills needed to make the transition from high school to college or work. The instruction will be lecture, demonstration, laboratory, computer, and real life work. The student will be expected to work individually as well as on group projects. During the first semester, the student will be placed in a non-paid extended lab setting for nine weeks. Drivers license and transportation is required.

The course involves a practicum experience in Nurse Aide Training. Students complete the required 105 hours of classroom and clinical training and are prepared to take the state certification exam to become Certified Nursing Assistants.

Students must be able to successfully pass a limited physical and criminal history check before the practicum portion of this class. The student is also responsible for the cost of the state test.

Med Tech… The knowledge to save lives. The location to save time….

Can’t fit two years at Southeastern Career Center into your high school schedule? Want to experience two different one year programs? Med Tech might be your answer! This course provides students the opportunity to obtain numerous certifications including C.N.A., Home Health Aide, First Aid, NIMS 700a as well as Dementia training. In addition to the certifications, the student will receive 11 dual college credits from IVY Tech. The course involves classroom and lab instruction. A hands-on clinical portion is completed at a local, state approved nursing home and prepares the students with the knowledge, skills and attitude essential for providing care in a healthcare facility. 

Requirements: student must be a senior and pass a physical exam as well as a limited criminal background check. Transportation to and from the clinical site is the responsibility of the student.

Dual Credit Institutions

Certifications

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant), CPR/First Aid, Healthcare Provider CPR, Dementia Certificate, NIMS 700a Certificate, HHA Certification

Career Paths

Nursing, Therapies, Dentistry, Fitness, Nutritionist, Radiology, Bio-Med, Emergency Services, Pediatrics, Laboratory Science, Research Science, Information Management

Career/Technical Student Organization

(Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Students participate in community service projects and various skill competitions through HOSA. Through these activities, students develop leadership and organizational skills, team building, interpersonal communications, and enhanced technical skills.