PROFESSIONAL HEALTH CAREERS

Course Description

This is a one-year, non-certificated exploratory course offering information and skills needed in a variety of health careers. Students will be taught to perform laboratory tests, assist with a physical exam, record heart tracings, take blood pressure, perform blood sugar analysis, and much more. Those qualifying (Tech Prep) will take part in an eight week internship in a health career field. Some typical career areas available for internship experience are physical therapy, x-ray technology, medical records, dental assisting, and medical assisting. Students will need to invest $35 for a uniform.

To comply with OSHA regulations, it is necessary that students receive the Hepatitis B vaccine or sign a letter of declination before attending clinical practice.

This program articulates two credits with Hagerstown Business College in Medical Technology.

Note: Successful completion of this course satisfies one credit of the Maryland High School diploma requirements in science.

(Student application process required. See your counselor.)

Professional Health Careers Skills Indicators.pdf

Teacher Comments

Professional Health Careers will explore many fields of the health care industry. You'll be able to try a few tasks from lab assisting to dental care to physical therapy plus much more. Try it, you'll like it!

Student Quotes

You have to work hard and study, but you learn a lot of skills that will help you.

Wil A.

It's hands on activities, fun games and independent work.

Casey C.