INTRO TO HEALTH OCCUPATIONS (Grade 10) (1 Credit)
Exploring Careers in Medicine assists student in determining the
medical career most suited to their individual goals by learning
medical terms, career descriptions, introductory professional skills,
and structure and function of body systems.
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS I (2 credits)
Health Occupations students prepare
themselves for placement in a wide
range of occupational specialties in the
health care industry. As a Health
Occupations student, you will be
observing many health care
professionals at work during your hospital, nursing home or other
clinical rotations. These include, but are not restricted to: lab techs,
x-ray techs, physical and occupational therapists, veterinary techs,
etc. The first-year curriculum focuses on medical terminology, basic
human anatomy and physiology related to diseases, and specialized
skills such as Vital Signs, First Aid, and CPR. Employability skills will
be stressed throughout the program as well as growth in leadership
opportunities through the student organization HOSA (Health
Occupations Students of America). During the second semester,
students receive in-depth instruction in their chosen profession and
clinical non-paid work based learning and job shadowing such as
Mental Health, Dental Office, Rehabilitation Therapies, Animal Care,
Pharmacy, Radiology, Mortuary Science, or Certified Nursing
Assistant*. Students will be eligible for three to seven (3-7) college
credits. Prerequisite: None
Certified Nursing Assistant Training*
• Students will have the opportunity to complete the Nursing
Assistant Certification with the State of Michigan as stated
under the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1991 (OBRA). This
training is an integral part of the Health Occupations Program
and relates to the nursing home clinical.
• During this phase of the course, students function as an
assistant and provide direct, supervised care of elderly patients
in a nursing care facility. Those offended or bothered by normal
bodily functions, odors or hygiene issues must accept their
responsibilities with professionalism and compassion or seek
training in some other career field.
• Students must successfully complete the first semester of
Health Occupations I to be eligible for the training program.
• The basic training consists of combined classroom and
supervised clinical training that includes personal care skills,
care of the patient environment, vital signs, nutritional needs
and restorative care of the resident.
• Successful completion of the Nursing Assistant Training
Program qualifies the student to take the examination required
for the State of Michigan Nursing Assistant Certificate. You
must begin working within one year or the certification expires.
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS II (2 credits)
The second year of Health Occupations expands the student’s skills
and knowledge in health care procedures and applications. This is
accomplished through Independent Study, classroom instruction,
computer modules, clinical internships, and study in their specific area
of interest within the community health care setting. Students will be
eligible for an additional five (5) credits from Bay College. Continued
development of employability skills will be stressed as well as growth
in leadership opportunities through the student organization HOSA
(Health Occupation Students of America).
Students will receive a general clinical rotation at OSF St. Francis
Hospital as well as in-depth clinical non-paid work-based learning and
job shadowing such as Mental Health, Dental Office, Rehabilitation
Therapies, Animal Care, Pharmacy, Radiology, Mortuary Science, or
Certified Nursing Assistant*. Prerequisite: Health Occupations I