Health Careers/Patient Care Tech Class Information

Length of Course
1 Year

Sessions Offered

Morning: 8:00 - 10:00 or 8:00 - 10:45 (depending on the high school)
Afternoon 12:00 - 2:00 or 12:00 - 2:45 (depending on the high school)

Main Areas of Focus

Health Care Environment
Safety in the Workplace
Legal/Ethical Standards
Infection Control
First Aid/CPR Certification
Basic Patient Care
Medical Terminology
Mobility/Rehabilitation
Nutrition
Patient Assessment
Wellness
Basic Pharmacology
Phlebotomy

State of Michigan Curriculum Segments

Academic Foundations (Anatomy & Physiology) and Med Math
Medical Terminology (Anatomy & Physiology)
Communications
Teamwork
Safety
Systems
Legal (Charting) and Ethical
Technical Skills (CPR)
Health Maintenance
Employability
Information Technology
Work Based Learning

Unique to Health Careers/Patient Care Tech

A uniform is required for clinical days...students provide scrubs and white shoes. It is recommended that the student be 17 years of age by course completion for purposes of employment. Reliable transportation is required for work experience. A physical is required and a background check will be conducted. All immunizations must be updated. 

Certifications

CPR
First Aid
Medical OSHA Training (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Medical Assisting - Administrative
Patient Care Tech

High School Credit

Credit is earned at the local high schools when the course is completed. Students may be eligible to earn 4th year math-related credit, 3rd year science credit, VPAA credit, and credit for an online learning experience. Check with your counselor for the number of credits your high school offers for this class.

Student Leadership

Students in Patient Care Tech have the opportunity for leadership, competition, and community service through membership in Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA).