Health+Sciences+-+Nursing

MDE Guide for Granting Core Credit in CTE Programs



Course Description =Charlene Shover RN BSN – Instructor= =Health Occupations I, II=
 * 989-362-3006 ext 150 **

In this potentially two-year exploratory program for students contemplating a career in the health care industry, skills and knowledge are presented that would be applicable and transferable to a wide variety of medical professions. The first semester is spent acquiring the necessary tools, enabling the student to be a functional team member within the clinical setting. Clinical experience is one of the most important parts of the program. This course involves patient transfer techniques, C.N.A. skills, exam positioning techniques, health care safety, hygiene, physical and occupational therapy, medical terminology, human growth and development, vital signs, geriatric care, first aid/CPR/and AED, Infection control, Nutrition and diet, anatomy and physiology.

- To acquire the necessary tools to be a functional team member in the clinical setting - To obtain knowledge and simulate the clinical setting during practice of hands–on skills with each other. - To interact with other professionals and care for “real” patients to make the relevance of learning and work apparent. - To begin to evaluate the various professions and their personal suitability.
 * First year student goals: **

- To continue evaluation of the profession(s) selected during first year experiences. - To develop increased knowledge in Medical Terminology - To develop increased knowledge in Medical Law and Ethics - To establish a plan for work or further education after high school completion. Students are on a self-paced and individualized program set up with the instructor and business partners. Factors that affect this are career choice and future goals.
 * Second year student goals: **

Students who have successfully met the curriculum criteria for various colleges may receive credit for: Medical Terminology Medical Law and Ethics Keyboarding Introduction to nursing
 * Articulations Credits: **

Delta Community College Kirtland Community College Alpena Community College Baker College Ferris State University
 * The following colleges participate in articulation credits: **

St. Joseph Hospital Northeast Orthopedics Dr. Diana Ennes and Dr. John Blocksom Dr. Jeffrey Chadwick, O.D. Dr. Timothy Burg, D.V.M. Dr. Falker, D.V.M. Deanne Bischoff, IRESA Home Living Lab, IRESA Alcona Health System Seton Cancer Institute Iosco Medical Care Facility, Tawas City Tendercare, Tawas City Lakeview Manor, Tawas City Tawas Village, East Tawas Lincoln Haven Healthcare Center, Lincoln Dr. Mollard, Dentist Dr. Dawson, Dentist Oscoda Health Park Iosco County Animal Shelter
 * Business Partner Advisory List **

Certifications: First Aid, CPR, and AED Blood Borne Pathogens Certified Nursing Assistant Various Tech Center Certificates including: Careers In Health Care, etc.

Health Occupations is in the process of developing a health occupations club to serve as a service and learning organization to further the experiences of the students in this field.
 * Student Organization:**

Speakers: Social Worker Military Representatives College Representatives Flight Care Personnel

Field Trips: Tawas Saint Joseph Hospital Lakeview Manor Tawas Village Tendercare Tawas City Iosco County Medical Care Facility

Work Ethic Expectations: Students will be expected to uphold the rules in the Tech Center and Health Occupations Handbook. Students are to act and dress in a professional manner.

The following are work ethic expectations: Attendance and Punctuality, Personal Management, Positive Attitude, Initiative and Effort, Cooperation, Time Management, Safety, and Following Directions. Deficiencies will be noted in their work ethic portion of the grade and could prevent work site experience.

Academic Portion: 60% Tests, homework, skills, and clinical
 * Grading:**

Work Ethic Portion:40% Computed daily


 * Units of Study:**
 * Health Care Systems**
 * Careers In Health Care**
 * Personal Qualities Of A Health Care Worker**
 * Legal Responsibilities**
 * Medical Terminology**
 * Anatomy and Physiology**
 * Human Growth and Development**
 * Geriatric Care**
 * Nutrition and Diets**
 * Promotion of Safety**
 * Infection Control**
 * Vital Signs**
 * First Aid**
 * Preparing For The World Of Work**
 * Measuring Height and Weight**
 * Positioning a Patient**
 * Working with Math and Medications**
 * Nursing Assistant Skills**
 * Physical Therapy Skills**