Health Occupations
This program prepares the student for bedside care of patients under the supervision of an RN or LPN. Clinical experience in a nursing home includes physical and social rehabilitation of the aged. Emphasis is placed on the why and how of basic procedures relative to patient care. Students will complete 120 hours of theory and skills training in the school lab and at least 40 hours of clinical experience and are eligible to take the state examination and become a “Certified Nursing Assistant.”
This program gives the students the opportunity to explore multiple health occupations through exploration and skills training in the school lab and job shadowing/touring of local health care facilities.
This course covers basic medical terminology for students planning to enter the healthcare occupations. The student will also complete a study of basic medical math, an individualized career study project, a health issues term paper and participate in an internship/shadow program with local health facilities.
You can learn Stop the Bleed, First Aid, and become CPR certified.
For more information on the Health Occupations Program at the CTE Academy, please contact Mrs. Koester at:
Phone: 815-858-2203 ext: 116 Email: kkoester@cteacademy.net
