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  • Dental Assistant
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Medical Assistant
  • Nurse Aide C.N.A.
  • Pharmacy Technician

  • Emergency Medical Technician

    The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic course teaches seniors the skills and knowledge necessary to pass the National Registry EMT Basic test. The student must pass a final examination with an 70% or better, complete all clinical rotation hours on a working ambulance, and complete all clinical rotation hours in a hospital emergency room to be eligible to sit for the National Registry EMT Basic exam. Clinical rotation hours will be held on winter break, and ambulance hours will be held during spring break and or weekends. The course is rigorous and follows a very strict schedule to meet regulations. 

    To see and learn more about the program, please select the video link here.

    EMT Courses

     
    Description
    Grade Level
    Course #
    Credits
    EMT(Basic)
    Course Description: Students are encouraged to follow a pathway of prerequisite medical courses at their home high school prior to enrollment in this program. Prerequisites of Biology and Health Science Theory are required for automatic enrollment. Students who have not met these prerequisites will be added to the program wait list.
    Grade Level: 12th
    Course #: 8354
    Credits #: 2.0

    Certified Nurse Aide C.N.A.

    This course prepares students for the Texas Department of Health and Human Services Certified Nurse Aide exam. Students learn 23 state-mandated skills, including but not limited to: patient care, transporting, hygiene, and positioning. Students must complete lecture and clinical hours to qualify for certification examination. Clinical rotation hours are typically completed in an assisted living facility and may occur on weekends and/or during spring break.

    To see and learn more about the program, please select the video link here.

    CNA Courses

     
    Description
    Grade Level
    Course #
    Credits
    CNA
    Course Description: Students are encouraged to follow a pathway of prerequisite medical courses at their home high school prior to enrollment in this program. Prerequisites of Biology and Health Science Theory are required for automatic enrollment. Students who have not met these prerequisites will be added to the program wait list.
    Grade Level: 11th & 12th
    Course #: 8348
    Credits #: 2.0

    Pharmacy Technician

    This course is designed to prepare students for the ExCPT exam. This certification exam is one of two tests recognized by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. Students learn to receive prescription requests from patients and doctors’ offices, accurately measure medication amounts, package and label prescriptions, establish and maintain patient records, accept payment for prescriptions and process insurance claims, and manage inventory.

    To see and learn more about the program, please select the video link here.

    Pharm Courses

     
    Description
    Grade Level
    Course #
    Credits
    Pharmacy Technician
    Course Description: Students are encouraged to follow a pathway of prerequisite medical courses at their home high school prior to enrollment in this program. Prerequisites of Biology and Health Science Theory are required for automatic enrollment. Students who have not met these prerequisites will be added to the program wait list.
    Grade Level: 12th
    Course #: 3254
    Credits #: 2.0

    Medical Assistant

    This program prepares students for entry-level employment in a medical health facility. Students study medical law and ethics, terminology, anatomy and physiology, human relations, use and care of diagnostic equipment, venipuncture, injections, pharmacology, universal precautions, vital signs, CPR/first aid, EKG, urinalysis, hematology, microbiology, basic computer operations, front office medical procedures, insurance forms, electronic medical records, and medical billing.

    To see and learn more about the program, please select the video link here.

    MA Courses

     
    Description
    Grade Level
    Course #
    Credits
    Medical Assistant
    Course Description: Students are encouraged to follow a pathway of prerequisite medical courses at their home high school prior to enrollment in this program. Prerequisites of Biology and Health Science Theory are required for automatic enrollment. Students who have not met these prerequisites will be added to the program wait list.
    Grade Level: 12th
    Course #: 3254
    Credits #: 2.0

    Dental Assistant

    This course teaches the knowledge and skills necessary to pass the Texas Registered Dental Assisting Exam. The course will include a wide range of dental procedures, recognition of equipment, tools, and terminology. Students will be expected to work together and practice skills to prepare them for a career in the dental field, including: looking in each other's mouth, taking impressions, setting up treatment procedures, passing instruments, sterilization, and teaching others how to brush and floss.

    To see and learn more about the program, please select the video link here.

    DA Courses

     
    Description
    Grade Level
    Course #
    Credits
    Dental Assistant
    Course Description: Students are encouraged to follow a pathway of prerequisite medical courses at their home high school prior to enrollment in this program. Prerequisites of Biology and Health Science Theory are required for automatic enrollment. Students who have not met these prerequisites will be added to the program wait list.
    Grade Level: 11th & 12th
    Course #: 8392, 8390
    Credits #: 2.0

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