Human Services & Medical Professions
Medical Professions |
Do you want to become a doctor, nurse, physical therapist, or enter one of the hundreds of other careers in the health care field? If yes, then this is the program for you! This program combines theoretical learning with the development of hands-on skills within the medical field. The first year of the program focuses on health career exploration, medical terminology, infection control, medical, legal, and ethical issues, the history and economics of health care, effective communications and client care. Students will also develop a concept of health and wellness from the perspective of a health consumer as well as a potential health professional. A wide range of medical careers will be explored as students job shadow health care professionals in careers such as: nursing, medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, imaging, rehabilitation therapy, laboratory, pharmacy and renal dialysis.
During the second year of the program, students further their multi-occupational knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will also have the opportunity to explore a few chosen career fields in more depth through co-op experiences. Hands-on experiences will provide for continued knowledge and skill development. In addition to previous learning, students will explore anatomy & physiology, human growth and development, pharmacology and mental illness. Students need to make decisions relating to their future, and this program provides them with valuable information to make a wise choice for their futures. As part of the First Responder curriculum, students will learn CPR and advanced First Aid.
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| For students in grades: |
11-12 |
| Credits: |
A maximum of three credits per year |
| Graduation Requirements: |
Science- A student who successfully completes this two-year program shall receive one credit in Science towards graduation. |
| Prerequisite: |
Biology with a 75 or above; Grade 10 or better reading level; or permission of instructor |
| Post High School Education: |
Medical Professions graduates have enrolled in Southern Vermont College, University of Vermont, Castleton State College, Syracuse University, Salve Regina, Norwich, Keene State College, Cornell, University of Southern Maine, CCV, Southern Vermont College, Hudson Valley Community College, Russell Sage College, Community College of New Hampshire, University of New Hampshire, University of New England, Ithaca College, Vermont Technical College, Curry College, Colby Sawyer College and Drexel University. |
| Employment: |
Medical Professions graduates are employed in health care agencies all over the Northeast. They have been employed by: Taconic Orthopedics, SVHC, Centers for Living and Rehabilitation, Rutland Regional Hospital, Bennington Area Home Health, Mahar Funeral Home, Bennington Rescue Squad, Bennington Health and Rehab., Professional Nurses of Bennington County, Crescent Manor Nursing Home and United Counseling Services. |
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Medical Profession Students Study... |
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- Medical Terminology
- Health Care Systems
- Exploration of Health Care Careers
- Ethical & Legal Roles & Responsibilities
- Patient Assessment & Vital Signs
- Work Place Safety
- Cultural Diversity in Health Care
- Infection Control
- Effective Communication
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Medical Math
- Pharmacology
- Mental Health
- American Heart Association’s Healthcare Provider CPR
- National Registry of EMT’s First Responder course
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