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Health Careers Syllabus


Program Description:  The Health/Medical Assisting Services Program of Study (POS) is a two-year curriculum designed to prepare high school students for entry-level employment and/or postsecondary training in healthcare. The program follows the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s approved competency task list and ensures that students achieve entry-level industry proficiency by graduation. Students' progress from foundational theory and safety in Level 1 (Year 1) to applied patient care and clinical practice in Level 2 (Year 2), providing a natural progression of skills and knowledge. Additionally, students have the opportunity to earn up to 3 college credits with HACC, further supporting their transition to higher education and careers in health care.


Two Year Half-Day Program

Year One:  8:00am – 10:25am (36 weeks – 3 credits)
 Year Two:  11:25am – 2:00pm (36 weeks – 3 credits)


Program Costs:

Students are required to purchase the following at an estimated cost of $500.

  • TB Test  
  • Hepatitis B Vaccine  
  • Flu Vaccine   
  • Uniforms  
  • Watch with a Second Hand  
  • Shoes  
  • Patient Care Technician - Certification Exam (Senior Only)  
    1. (Approximately $165)
  • HOSA: Future Health Professionals Dues ($20)


Job Titles – Career Pathways

  • 31-1131 Nursing Assistant
  • 31-1121 Home Health Aide
  • 31-1122 Personal Care Aide
  • 29-2099 Health Technologists & Technicians, Other
  • 29-9099 Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Workers, Other
  • 31-1120 Home Health & Personal Care Aides
  • 31-9097 Phlebotomists
  • 31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, Other


CTC Knowledge Transfers to College Credits at:

Health/Medical Assisting Services

  • Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center
    1. MED 115 - Medical Terminology 3.00 credits
    2. MED 116 - Anatomy & Physiology 3.00 credits
    3. MED 118 - Medical Terminology 3.00 credits
    4. Total Credits Awarded: 9.00

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College

  1. HSC 100 - Medical Terminology 3.00 credits
  2. HSC 130 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology3.00 credits
  3. HSC 160 - Law & Ethics for Health Occupations 3.00 credits
  4. Total Credits Awarded: 9.00


  • Reading Area Community College
    1. EHR 100 - Medical Terminology for the Healthcare Profession 3.00 credits
    2. PNP 109 - Body Structure and Function 3.00 credits
    3. MAT 130 - Math for Allied Health 3.00 credits
    4. Total Credits Awarded: 9.00


Certifications Available

NOCTI

National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) provides industry-based credentials and partner industry certifications for students enrolled in career and technical education programs.

  • PDE and Local Credentials and Certifications
  • BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Certification-American Heart Association
  • Stop the Bleed
  • OSHA 10 for Healthcare – Career safe
  • Certified Patient Care Technician – National Healthcareer Association
  • Employability Skills – Career safe


Health Careers Behavior and Safety Procedures

  • Student will follow all safety rules associated with the program.  
  • Student will not use any equipment without first having permission from the instructor  
  • Student will not use a piece of equipment unless I have had proper instruction on the use
  • Student will report any damaged equipment, accident, or injury to the instructor immediately.  
  • All equipment used for skill practice will be signed out for use on the sign out sheet
  • No equipment will leave the CTC at any time 


Health Careers Tools & Equipment

The following is a list of tools and equipment that students will receive instruction on:

  • Wheelchairs
  • Ambulation assistive devices
  • Mechanical Hydraulic lifts
  • Electric Beds
  • EKG machine
  • Automatic/manual blood pressure machine
  • Blood glucose meter
  • Stethoscope and sphygmomanometer
  • All personal care items
  • Height and weight standing scale
  • Infection control personal protective equipment
  • Thermometers
  • Pulse Oximeters
  • Mannequins
  • Overbed Tables and bedside cabinets
  • Positioning Devices
  • Urinary Catheters
  • Intravenous Catheters


Grading Scale

The LCCTC grading system incorporates three components: competencies (skill— 33.3%), career skills (work ethic— 33.3%), and theory (knowledge—33.3%). Each academic class implements a performance evaluation/student grading system that incorporates career skills (work ethic), and theory (knowledge). Each component is weighted equally.

Please refer to the Student Handbook, available on the school website at http://www.lcctc.edu for a complete list of grading components.


Progress Reports

Students will receive a “Progress Report” each mid-quarter through the mail for any student with a 70% or less, and a “Report Card” will be given to each student at the end of each quarter.  It is the student's responsibility to share this information with their parents/guardians.   Both reports will utilize student performance data obtained from competencies, career skills, and theory grades.

Please Note:   40% is the minimum grade for the first 3 marking periods.  However, students with excessive absences may be assigned an earned grade with administrative approval.  There is no minimum



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