New Vision - Health Professions
A one-year, Senior-level, highly academic program that allows students the opportunity to explore the health care field while gaining high school and college credits.
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Topics covered:
Time management and communication
Professionalism and careers
Health promotion
Vital signs
Death and dying
Safety and infection control
Legal and ethical responsibilities
Medical terminology
Introduction to anatomy & physiology
Chemical basis of life
Cells and cellular metabolism
Tissues
Skin & integumentary system
Skeletal system and joints
Muscular system
Respiratory system
Blood and cardiovascular system
Lymphatic system and immunity
Nervous system and the senses
Endocrine system
Digestive system and nutrition
Urinary system
Water, electrolytes, and acids/bases
Reproductive systems
Pregnancy, growth, and development
Genetics and genomics
Critical thinking and writing skills
Conducting research
Microeconomic & Macroeconomic concepts
International trade
Supply and demand
Monetary policy
Morality and government
Market forms
American government & the Constitution
Education, poverty, and welfare
Belmont Career and Technical Education Center
Olean Career and Technical Education Center
To provide students the opportunity to learn basic medical concepts
To expose students to many medical careers and settings
To familiarize students with anatomy and physiology of the human body at both the microscopic and macroscopic levels
To develop critical thinking and writing skills
To conduct research and write a research paper
To learn the basic principles of medical word building, pronunciation, and use of medical terms
To develop an informed citizen to better able participate in government
Accumulation of up to 170 clinical hours in local hospitals/health care facilities
Mock Tribunal
Paper - Health care topic and its economic impact
Diagnosis you are the Doctor
Research paper
Field trips and college visits related to medical careers
Final project utilizing concepts learned in anatomy and physiology
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Written quizzes and exams; Practical exams
Oral presentations
Individual and group projects
Research projects
Clinical write-ups
Mentor evaluations
New York State Certified Heart Saver First Aid
Adult, Child, and Infant Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Any health related facility
Dentist $115,300
Medical Lab Technologist $50,000
Ophthalmologist $189,100
Pharmacist $84,000
Physical Therapist $60,000
Physician $76,000
Physician Assistant $68,000
Registered Nurse $58,000
Speech Therapist $54,500
Ultrasound Technologist $53,000
Source: Monster.com salary wizard
Three years of Regents Math and Science, excellent attendance, and JCC entrance exam.
2 credits in Health Occupation Education
1/2 credit in Participation in Government
1/2 credit in Economics
1 credit Anatomy and Physiology
1 credit English 12
*This may vary by school district policy
JCC Accuplacer: http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/accuplacer/
4 credits Biology 2510 with Lab
4 credits Biology 2520 with Lab
3 credits English 1530
3 credits Medical Office Technology 1410
3 credits Economics 1530
* Credits through Jamestown Community College - Requires passing JCC Reading and Writing exams
Check back for samples of student work.