Health Care Foundations

Gain the knowledge to start your path in medicine, practice clinical skills, and explore a wide range of health care careers. Broaden your opportunities for personal and professional growth with strong leadership and workplace readiness skills. This course is a prerequisite for all the Advanced Health Care Pathway programs.

Certification

Basic Life Support CPR

Things to Consider About This Career

Ability to lift 50 lbs
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Strong communication skills and compassion for people/family

Prepares Students For the Following Programs

Emergency Medical Technician
Licensed Nursing Assistant
Personal Assistant Caregiver
Pharmacy Technician
Physical Therapy Technician
Registered Medical Assistant

Eligibility

Grade 11, 12

Holland Codes:

Health Care Foundations Classroom/Lab
JTED @ Master Pieces Campus

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Healthcare Foundations

Location

JTED @ Camino Seco:

Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:45 to 5 p.m.

Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:15 to 7:30 p.m.

JTED @ Master Pieces:

Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:45 to 5 p.m.

Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:15 to 7:30 p.m.

JTED @ The Bridges:

Monday through Friday per school bell schedule

Mondays & Wednesdays or Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:30 to 7 p.m.

Program Completion/Sequence

Semester 1: Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Community Immersion Project, Community presentations, Exploration of healthcare pathways
Semester 2: Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Community Immersion Project
This program is completed in one school year, and provides an opportunity to apply for an advanced healthcare pathway

Credits

1/year