Is HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES for you?
WOULD YOU LIKE TO . . .
- Explore a wide range of health careers through practical lab experiences and a college science curriculum?
- Apply advanced healthcare concepts, processes, and diagnostic procedures in a clinical environment?
- Interpret medical terminology and develop a greater understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology?
IN THIS LAB YOU WILL NEED:
- An interest in math and science
- Honesty
- Compassion
- Willingness to serve others
- Fine motor skills
- Attention to detail
IN HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES YOU WILL EARN CERTIFICATION IN:
- Earn college credit.
- Gain CPR and First Aid certifications.
- Acquire credentials in STNA, EKG Technician & Patient Care Assistant
SKILLS TAUGHT IN HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES:
- Basic Nursing Skills: Nursing Assessment
- Nursing Assistant Skills
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Assistant Skills
- Basic Pharmacology
- Adult/Infant CPR/AED
- Advanced First Aid Shock/Trauma
- Sterile Technique/Infectious Disease
- Legal/Ethics
- Microbiology/Hematology
TYPICAL WAGES FOR JOBS IN THIS FIELD:
RN - $75,330
Nurse Practitioner - $117,670
Radiologic or MRI Technologist - $63,710
EMT - $36,650
Dental Hygienist - $77,090
STNA - $30,830
Pharmacy Technician- $35,100
* National Median Salaries
* Occupational Outlook Handbook, Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2020
* May require post-high school degrees
CAREER OPTIONS OPEN WITH THIS CERTIFICATION:
- You will be trained in all the skills necessary to become an STNA. To obtain the EKG Technician and Patient Care Assistant certifications, you will need to pass the state exams.
CAREER OPTIONS WITH ADDITIONAL TRAINING / EDUCATION:
- Nursing
- Pharmacy Technician
- Physical/Occupational Therapist
- Speech/Language Pathology
- Dental Assistant/Hygienist
- Radiology Technician/Sonographer
- Social Worker/Therapist
- Laboratory Technician
- EMT/Paramedic
ARTICULATED AGREEMENTS
- North Central State College
- Central Ohio Technical College (COTC)
- CTAG Medical Terminology (transfer credit to all state colleges in Ohio)