Health Careers Certification

Description:

Health Careers Certification is designed to introduce students to many health related careers. It is to assist in making the appropriate occupational selection through close contact with the health community. Students should have an interest in life and social sciences. The desire to make a genuine contribution to the health and well-being of others is important. The emphasis is on the nature of various health disciplines and their requirements. Skills and theory common to all health areas are taught. Students are prepared for a wide range of health care opportunities. Depending on the student career interests will determine the career pathways.

Hours and Length:

Morning session - 8:10 - 11:10am.
Afternoon session - 12:45 - 3:45pm.

College Credit:

Available from  OCCC; Medical Terminology

Career Opportunities:

CNA, LTC and HHA
MAT
CMA
Dietary Aide
Radiology Aide
Phlebotomy
Sign Language
Pharmacy Tech
EKG Tech
Medical Office (Front & Back)

Application Process:

High school students see home school counselor.
Adults contact Mid-America counselor 405-449-3391

Average Salary:

$14,040-$24,690

Majors:

Direct Care Career
Therapeutic Care Career
Medical Office Career
Pre-Nursing - Pending ODCTE approval!

Courses:

Long Term Care Aide
Home Health Aide
Medication Administration Tech
Certified Medication Aide
Complex Care (Advanced CNA)
Leadership and Mentoring (Advanced CNA)
Radiology Aide
Dietary Assistant
Phlebotomy
Pharmacy Tech
Sign Language
Work Based Learning
Medical Coding
Transcription
Basic Accounting
Front Office Skills
Sterile Techniques
Basic Laboratory
Assisting with Exams
Assisting with Procedures
EKG
Nursing Skills and Nursing Concepts
Disease Processes
Nutrition
Advanced Medical Terminology
Advanced Medical Math

Accreditation:

NCA (North Central Association)
ODCTE (Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology Education)

Additional Information:

Teachers Web Site