Biomedical
The Biomedical & Health Sciences program provides students with the opportunity to explore three different tracks within the health sciences fields: nursing, dental or veterinary. The first year will introduce students to different careers in health sciences. Students will study anatomy, physiology, nutrition, diet therapy, and complete a medical research project through field trips, demonstrations, and classroom instruction. The second year prepares students in basic health science skills, body mechanics, aseptic techniques, and medical terminology. Students are placed in a clinical experience of their choice during the second semester to gain valuable hands-on experience in the industry; clinicals are held twice a week in the evening after school. Students who complete the program can further their education or enter into the workforce as a Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Aide, Veterinary Aide and more.
Is this program a fit?
I enjoy:
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Helping people and/or animals
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Working as a member of a team
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Working under pressure and demonstrating patience
I am able to:
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Communicate- speaking with patients and their families in addition to routinely communicating with coworkers
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Maintain Physical Endurance- sustained periods of standing, and participating in and facilitating gross fine motor activities
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Perform Technical Skills- use fine motor skills for the use of medical tools
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Use Interpersonal Skills- dealing with and relating to patients, understanding their body language, and understanding their concerns and needs in a compassionate manner
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Work Independently- follow multi-step instructions and work independently for sustained periods of time while maintaining safety and quality
I am comfortable with:
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Reading- interacting with technical documents and college level text
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Science- life sciences
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Writing- conveying scientific concepts and other written forms of communication