Health Sciences


Students:
GRADES 11-12 | 120 MINUTES DAILY
Credits:
Science
Dual Enrollment:
CCV AHS 1045 - Intro to Health Care - 3 credits
CCV BIO 1140 - Human Biology - 3 college credits
fulfills 1 NCUHS Science credit
VTC PSY 1050 - Human Growth and Development - 3 credits
CCV AHS 1205 - Medical Terminology - 3 credits
Industry Recognized Credentials:
American Heart Association
BLS for Healthcare Providers
Heartsaver First Aid
American Red Cross
Blood Borne Pathogens
OSHA 10
VT Licensed Nursing Assistant
ACT National Career Readiness Certificate
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
Kathleen LaFratta: North Country Hospital
Megan Marquissee: North Country Hospital
Rhonda Howard: North Country Hospital
Steven Hurd: North Country Hospital
Megan Sargent: North Country Hospital
Gail Meunier: North Country Hospital
Tina Royer: North Country Hospital
Anne Steinberg: Michaud Memorial Manor
Lyne Limoges: Orleans-Essex Visiting Nurses & Hospice
Rose Mary Mayhew: Bel-Aire Center
Lanie Billings: Northern VT Area Health Education Center
Kay McIssac: Community College of Vermont
Lisa Bohlman: Kingdom Kare Healthcare
Nancy Noble: North Country Hospital/VT Technical College