Health Occupations - Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center

Health Occupations from Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center is a Campus Certificate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Health care is provided not only in hospitals or nursing homes, but also in many other settings, such as in offices of physicians and other health care professionals in private practice and group practice medical centers. Today, there are more than 200 different health careers, all of which are vital to the demands for quality health care. Technical skills are focused on personal care, clinical procedures, blood and body fluid precautions, etc. Students also participate in a six-week clinical experience at the local hospital and at other health care facilities in the area. Typical Program Topics Role and Responsibility in nursing, administrative/clinical medical assisting Effective communication Ethical and legal issues Safety, emergency procedures in the health care setting First aid Medical terminology Human anatomy and physiology Human diseases and disorders Clinical skills and assisting techniques Quality patient care Nutrition Infection Control Vital signs Nurse Assistant/Nursing skills Medical Assistant skills Medical, surgical, laboratory procedures Recordkeeping and medical office skills Objectives Health Occupations at HCCTC provides entry-level training for various assisting or secretarial positions in the health care field and preparation for, and exposure to, a variety of occupational opportunities available with further training after graduation. The program also offers the state-approved nursing assistant course in preparation for the state exam for certification. A graduate of the Health Occupations program should be able to: Practice safety procedures in a health care setting. Understand legal and ethical issues. Administer first aid and CPR. Take patient histories. Administer personal and hygienic care to patients. Perform basic medical procedures (e.g. take and record vital signs). Function as a nurse assistant. Contribute to therapeutic care. Assist in a variety of diagnostic testing procedures. Assist with minor surgery. Communicate through proper use of medical terminology. Assist in physical and occupational therapy. Function as an EKG technician, phlebotomist or respiratory assistant. Chart and maintain accurate medical records. Demonstrate the necessary skills and attitude required for nursing assistant certification and/or post-secondary programs. View more details on Huntingdon County Career and Technology Center . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.