Healthcare Science and Technology
Elmore County Technical Center
Dana Stringer, RN
Offering Opportunities in Healthcare Careers
For students interested in ANY healthcare career, for example:
Pharmacist Radiologist Psychologist
Veterinarian Doctor Dentist
Healthcare Science and Technology
2 possible years of classesGives them a head start on college Gives them a chance to sample health care careers
Classes taught each year:
Foundations of Healthcare / Emergency ServicesHealth Science Internship
Diagnostic Services ForensicsPharmaceutical Services
(Can take test for Pharmacy Technician License after graduation)
First Year Students (first semester in healthcare)
Learn the basics of healthcare
Medical Terminology/Abbreviations
First Year, First Semester
Legal Issues of Healthcare
MalpracticeNegligence
Safety in Healthcare
Hand washingGloving
First Year, First Semester
Basic SkillsTPRBlood PressureWheelchairOccupied Bed MakingVision/Hearing TestsProfessional SkillsEtc.
First Year, 2nd Semester
Class work Education focuses on:
First Aid
Skills include:Bleeding controlSplintingEmergency patient assessmentEmergency scene managementShockEtc.
First Year
There are hands on opportunities
ECTC Health screeningsAssisting the school nurses with screeningsAssisting the lion’s club with screeningsMedical care to other ECTC studentsHealthcare education to ECTC and WIS studentsBlood drives
Second Year requirements:
Must pass with a or betterMust pass basic skills with a or betterMust be able to demonstrate professional
characteristics and appearanceMust be trustedMust wear scrubs
Because they will now attend clinical sites 3 days a
weekHospitalsNursing HomesDentist OfficesHumane Shelter/VetsRehab FacilitiesPodiatrist OfficesFamily Physician OfficesPediatricians
Second Year
Class work
Education focuses on:
Diagnostics Forensics Pharmaceuticals
You chose the pathway that will help you the most towards your career choice!
Diagnostics
Testing information and skills
Capillary sticksBlood typingBlood glucoseHematocritUrinalysisSpecimen collectionSuturing
Forensics
Crime Scene Investigationso Evidence collectiono Blood splatter analysiso Fingerprintingo Handwriting Analysiso DNA Analysiso Ballistics
Pharmaceuticals
Pharmacy related skills and info Can test for Pharmacy Tech License after graduation! Skills:o Medication calculationso Preparing meds in a syringeo Giving injectionso Eye/ear drops
Skill steps Points possible
Completed Omitted Points subtracted
Comments
1 Check authorization 2
2. Wash hands and assemble equipment and don gloves
3
3. Introduce yourself, identify your patient
3
4. Explain procedure 2
5. Provide for privacy 2
6. Sit patient comfortably near work area
1
7. Correctly perform capillary sticka. Clean w/ alcohol padb. Allow to air dry or dry w/ 2X2c. Firm apply pressure to finger until finger pad is tightd. Place lancet firmly to side of finger pade. Warn patient of stickf. Stick patientg. Wipe first drop of blood away
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Healthcare
Fees: $65.00Must be 16 years old by mid September
Negative TB test requiredNegative drug test is required for clinicalsMany sites require Hepatitis vaccinations to attendYou must mark the Technical Center on your course request sheet (Some sheets say “other”)
Other classes offered
Drafting and Design (architect, engineer)
Computer Technology (computer repair, programmers)
Cosmetology (Hair cuts, styles, colors, manicures)
Cabinetmaking/ Millworks (woodwork)
Early Childhood Education (Teachers)
WeldingPower Equipment (small engine repair)
Turf Management (field management, lawn care)
QUESTIONS?
Dana Stringer567-1218