HEALTH SCIENCES II

Grades 12
Health Sciences II is a program designed to introduce students to the broad field of health careers, including Certified Nurse's Aide, Respiratory Assistant, Animal Care Assistant, Childcare Assistant, Dental Assistant, Radiology Assistant and Physical Therapy Assistant.

The Health Sciences II program emphasizes "on-the-job training", in various clinical settings.

Recommended Preparation
A student must be highly motivated to succeed in the health related fields. Students taking the CNA course must pass the state test to become certified. The state test is written at the eighth grade comprehension and reading level. The only IEP accommodation for the test is that it may be read to the student. This is a timed test. This course has an elevated grading scale. *

* CCTEC complies with the Americans with Disability Act of 1990.

Certification
Students may take the certification exam for Certified Nurses Aid their senior year.

Employment Growth
Employment of health assistants is expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations.

Instructors
Rachael Kennedy, R.N.
Jana Kidd, R.N.