Program Activities

HOE: 

• Develop professional vocabulary

•  Develop communication and leadership skills.

• Learn the career ladders in the health fields

• Learn legal and ethical considerations

• Learn techniques for washing hands

• Learn to administer CPR and first aid

• Learn how to maintain a clean environment

• Learn to use computers in relation to health careers

• Learn to measure vital signs

• Learn the structure and function of body systems

• Develop job preparedness skills.

Medical Assisting:

• Use computer software to simulating today�s medical facility.

• Work in simulated patient care situations of increasing complexity.

• Use computers to learn to record medical data, patient histories, learn about the human body, etc

• Students conduct research, and make oral and written presentations.

• Students complete CPR and first aid and safety training programs.

Internship: 

• Work in Lincoln Hospital in clerical capacity part-time for internship credits.

• Work in Lincoln Hospital as entry-level medical assistant in various departments part-time for credit.

• Maintain journal and log of hours.

• Learn to work as a member of a team.

• Learn to utilize communication skills in the workplace.

• Students will prepare portfolio, papers, and final project.

Program Outcomes as Measured By:

At least 85% of students will successfully complete the course sequence as measured by teacher evaluation of students� clinical skills progress.  At least 85% of students will receive satisfactory ratings of their performance in a clinical setting as evaluated by the teacher. 

Students overall attendance will increase by 5%.  Students who experience internships or job shadowing will prepare and submit a high quality portfolio and journal project.  Students will receive certificates for successful completion of program.