Students
GRADES 10-12 | 120 MINUTES DAILY
Dual Enrollment
CCV AHS 1045 - Intro to Health Care
3 credits
CCV BIO 1140 - Human Biology
3 credits
fulfills 1 NCUHS Science credit
VTSU PSY 2070 - Human Growth and Development: Lifespan Development Psychology
3 credits
CCV AHS 1205 - Medical Terminology
3 credits
Industry Recognized Credentials
ACT National Career Readiness Certificate
VT Licensed Nursing Assistant
American Heart Association
BLS for Healthcare Providers
Heartsaver First Aid
American Red Cross
Blood Borne Pathogens
OSHA 10
Class Overview
Health Sciences I includes anatomy & physiology, human growth and development, infection control, legal responsibilities, medical terminology, job safety, employability skills, and much more related to the health care industry. A clinical component is included to provide practical experience in many health care areas including (but not limited to) nursing, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory therapy, dental care, nutrition, surgical services, veterinary science and other related areas. In Health Sciences II students continue to expand skills and career path options and choose between Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) or dual enrollment in the Human Growth and Development course; all students study Medical Terminology for optional dual enrollment credit.
Program Advisory Committee
Amanda Pratt: North Country Hospital
Anne Steinberg: Michaud Memorial Manor
Lanie Billings: Northern VT Area Health Education Center
Megan Marquissee: North Country Hospital
Rhonda Howard: North Country Hospital
Gwen Bailey-Rowe: North Country Career Center
Taylor Duplissie: BelAire
Gail Meunier: North Country Hospital
Tina Royer: North Country Hospital
Sara Wright: North Country Hospital
Lyne Limoges: Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses & Hospice
Bobby Jo Rivard: North Country Hospital
Shannon Shetlar: UVM Healthcare/NCH Dialysis Unit
Heather Petit: North Country Hospital Respiratory
Denis Carter: North Country Hospital
Lyndsay Sykes: North Country Hospital
Nancy Noble: North Country Hospital/VT Technical College