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Health Occupations
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Program Outline
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| The goal of the Health Occupations program at Minuteman is to prepare students for a career in the fastest growing employment sector in the country. The program focus is a core curriculum which will certify the students as Medical Assistants with an optional Nurse Assistant certification. |
Freshman Year
- Introduction to Health Occupations and Specialty Fields
- Infection control
- Safety
- Medical Terminology
- Vital Signs
- Medical Mathematics
- CPR and First Aid
- Rehabilitation Medicine
- Basic Computer Skills (InfoPro Integration)
- Body Mechanics
- Intro to Microscopes
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Sophomore Year
- Basic Physician's Office Procedures
- Vital Signs
- Preparation and Maintenance of Exam Rooms
- Growth and Development
- Introduction to Pediatrics/Geriatrics
- Computer Technology
- CPR/First Aid
- Review of Body Systems
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Clinical Component
2 days per week in a healthcare facility
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Junior Year
- Computer Technology
- Advanced Clinical Procedures
- Hematology
- Cardiology
- EKG Training
- CPR/First Aid/AED
- CNA Training and Certification
- Pharmacology Math Introduction
- Documentation Skills
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Clinical Component
3 days per week in a specialized medical facility i.e., veterinary clinic, family practice, x-ray, physical therapy, etc.
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Senior Year
- Surgical Procedures
- Medical Asepsis
- Basic Medication Administration
- Biomedical Ethics, Death and Dying
- CPR/First Aid/AED
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Phlebotomy
- Resume Writing
- Interviewing Skills
- Eligibility for Certification through National Health Career Assoc. in Plebotomy Tech, EKG Tech
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Clinical Component
3 days per week in medical placement (hospital or doctor's office) or co-op placement per eligibility
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