Health & Medical Assisting
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The Health & Medical Assisting CTE program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in related health occupations under the supervision of a licensed health care professional instructor. The curriculum consists of planned courses for the introduction of health careers, basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, legal and ethical aspects of health care and communications and at least three planned courses for the knowledge and skills for the occupational area such as patient care technician, medical assistant, ward clerk, nursing assistant, etc. In addition to core content, students receive clinical experiences in health-related occupations.
Certifications Available
- American Heart Association AHA BLS Healthcare Provider 0297
- American Medical Certification Association AMCA Patient Care Technician 0523
- CareerSafe OSHA 10-Hour Healthcare Safety Certification – Healthcare 0532
- CareerSafe Employability Skills 1035
- University of Pittsburgh Mandated Reporter 1086
- University of Pittsburgh Report Child Abuse 1087
Program Topics
- Safety in Health Occupations
- Professionalism, Legal, and Ethical Issues
- Communication in Health Occupations
- Infection Control
- Emergency Care & Disaster Preparedness
- Human Needs & Human Development
- Health Care Provider Skills
- Nutrition & Hydration
- Basic Structures & Functions of the Human Body
- Related Diseases of the Human Body with Associated Terminology
- Death & Dying
- Medical Terminology
Program Requirements
- Good attendance and punctuality
- Ability to work without supervision in a team setting in varied conditions
- Demonstrate responsibility to meet deadlines
- Ability to solve arithmetic problems quickly and accurately and measure precisely
- Compute accurate measurements
- Follow oral and written directions
- Coordinate work as part of a team
- Practice good safety habits
- Possess good manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, physical fitness, and a good sense of balance
Career Opportunities
- Healthcare Practitioner & Technical Worker
- Healthcare Support Worker
- Health Information Technician & Surgical Assistant
- Health Technologist & Technician
- Home Health Aide
- Nursing Assistant
- Personal Care Aide
- Personal Care Technician
- Phlebotomist
Required Coursework
- Health & Medical Assisting 1
- Health & Medical Assisting 2
Program of Study Task List
Students Occupationally and Academically Ready (SOAR) Articulation Agreements
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