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Mr. Vince Pavia

Health Assistant

vpavia@lcvt.tec.pa.us

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Program of Study: Health Assistant

CIP Code: 51.0899 - Information Page

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Health Assistant course provides students with basic knowledge in assisting the physician or dentist in the office or hospital and performing various related business functions in the health occupations. Students study anatomy, physiology and clinical procedures used by dental and nursing assistants. The training is designed to provide basic theory, instill self-discipline, encourage personal and professional growth, teach responsibility, and develop sound ethical attitudes and behaviors. Upon completion of the course, students will be qualified to function in the health field with entry level skills and be well-prepared for postsecondary programs such as Nursing, Dental Hygiene, and Medical Assisting. 

CERTIFICATIONS

  • National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI) Exam

  • CPR/First Aid

  • Direct Care Staff

  • Certified Nurse Aide

A  STUDENT IN HEALTH ASSISTANT WILL LEARN:

  • Nurse Aide Training Clinical

  • Nursing and Patient Resident Rights

  • Nutritional Issues

  • Meal Servicing

  • Abuse Prevention

  • Ethical/Legal Responsibilities

  • Infection Control

  • Mental Health/Social Service

  • Communication

  • Emergency Care/First Aid/CPR

  • Concepts of Long-Term Care

  • Care Skill

  • Mathematics for Health Careers

  • Safety and Mobility

  • Body Mechanics

  • Growth and Development

  • Anatomy and Physiology

  • Death and Dying

  • Basic Human Needs

  • Medical Terminology

CAREER PATHWAYS

  • Certified Nurse Aide *

  • Home Health Care/Personal Care Aide **

  • Medical Assistant **

  • Pharmacy Technician **

  • Phlebotomist **

  • Physical Therapy Aide *

  • Registered Nurse ** ***

(* = Certification, ** = Postsecondary nondegree award, *** = Bachelor’s degree)

SKILLS TO DEVELOP

  • Compassion. Physical therapist assistants and aides should enjoy helping people. They work with people who are in pain and must have empathy to help their patients.

  • Detail oriented. Physical therapist assistants and aides should be organized, keep accurate records, and follow written and verbal instructions carefully to ensure quality care.

  • Dexterity. Physical therapist assistants should be comfortable using their hands to provide manual therapy and therapeutic exercises. Aides should also be comfortable working with their hands to set up equipment and prepare treatment areas.

  • Interpersonal skills. Physical therapist assistants and aides spend much of their time interacting with patients, their families, and other healthcare practitioners; therefore, they should be courteous and friendly.

  • Physical stamina. Physical therapist assistants and aides are frequently on their feet and moving as they work with their patients. They must often kneel, stoop, bend, and stand for long periods.

COMMON CORE STANDARD INTEGRATION:

  • Technical Reading: Main Idea & Text Evidence, Vocabulary & Symbols, Author’s Purpose, Text Structure (Compare/Contrast, Multi-Step Procedure, Description, & Qualitative/Technical Information into Visual Forms via Chart or Table) Multiple Sources

  • Mathematics: Numbers & Operations, Algebra

STATE BOARD/ POST SECONDARY/UNION RESOURCES

  • Coming soon

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