Health Careers Technology
Students who are interested in a career as a Patient Care Technician will be offered the opportunity to shadow various departments within the acute care setting and will also complete an unpaid internship at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital to meet the clinical requirements of the program. The student will then be eligible to take the Patient Care certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association the end of their senior year. Students will earn certifications in Basic Life Support/AED through the American Heart Association, Stop the Bleed certification and OSHA 10 for healthcare certification. Curriculum of the program includes: Medical Terminology, Healthcare Provider Skills, Infection Control, Nutrition, Communication, Professionalism, Legal and Ethical Issues, Safety in the healthcare profession, End of Life Care, Basic Structures and Functions of the Human Body & Related Diseases, Medical Records and Electronic Record keeping. Students will be offered 3 college credits through HACC College in the High School program.
Two Year Half- Day Program
Year One: 8:00 A.M.-10:25 A.M. (36 weeks // 3 credits)
Year Two: 11:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. (36 weeks // 3 credits)
CIP Code
51.0899
Program Costs
Students are required to purchase the following at an estimated cost of $300:
- Uniform
- White leather sneakers
- Watch with second hand
- Flu shot
- Criminal Record check, Child Abuse Clearance FBI Fingreprint clearance
- TB test
- Required vaccinations per WellSpan Health
- HOSA membership
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NOCTI
National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) provides industry-based credentials and partner industry certifications for students enrolled in career and technical education programs.
First Aid
First Aid certification provides students with the basic fundamentals of recognizing the signs that someone needs help and administering the right type of care for both kids and adults.
Adult & Infant/Child CPR
American Heart Association CPR BLS Certification isprovided to students meeting the requirements for employment in the health care industry.
Patient Care Certification
Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) certification may be earned by eligible candidates who pass the CPCT/A exam, which is designed to assess knowledge and skills associated with critical competencies of an entry-level patient care technician/assistant.
Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Essentials
Fundamental understandings of CPR and AED training will help students understand with comprehensive awareness training how and when to use an AED to help save lives.
Blood-borne and Airborne Pathogens
OSHA requires employers to safeguard employees who have a reasonably anticipated, occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials.
Articulations
SOAR programs of study prepare today’s student for tomorrow’s high demand and high wage careers.
College Credit Opportunities
- Harrisburg Area Community College
- Berks Technical Institute
Students can be employed while in high school through the Cooperative Education program. Qualified students may obtain paid employment after successful completion of classroom training. This program expands the school curriculum by providing students with additional skills through supervised work experience at local businesses. The employment is scheduled during the time the student would be in attendance at the Career and Technology Center.
Salary Ranges
| Position | Projected Employment Growth 2014-2024 | Entry Salary | Avg PA Salary | Experienced Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nurse Aide | 12% | $24,310 | $30,010 | $32,860 |
| Medical Secretary | 13% | $26,460 | $34,920 | $39,150 |
| Home Health Aide | 26% | $20,360 | $25,170 | $27,580 |
| Office Assistant | 4% | $19,220 | $34,100 | $41,540 |
CAREER PATHS:
- Patient Care Technician/Nurse Aide
- Emergency Room Technician
- Home Health Aide
- Office Assistant
GRADUATES EMPLOYED BY:
- WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital
- Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
- Cedar Haven
- Cornwall Manor
- Pleasant View Retirement Community
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