Healthcare Science and Technology

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