Health Occupations

This program is for you if: ● Are in good physical condition ● Like to care for people ● Have good communication skills ● Have good organizational skills ● Like to work with a team * Anticipated fees may be adjusted depending on cost of materials and supplies.

Grades: 11,12 2.5 Credits for the year Prerequisites: Read at a ninth grade level, perform basic math skills, lift 50 pounds with no restrictions, be 16 years of age, and have a valid social security number. Students should show emotional maturity and be in good physical health. Note: this is a full year course with clinicals.

Special requirements for BNAT students: All students must purchase a FVCC scrub uniform and white shoes, gait belt and vital sign equipment for clinical sites. Also, a watch with a second hand is mandatory to take vital signs. The law requires all persons involved in patient care at any health agency to have updated vaccinations such as a 2-step tuberculin skin test, hepatitis B vaccination series, MMR and varivax vaccination series as part of their yearly physical exam. Students must also pass a drug screen.

Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus clinical sites. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The CNA is responsible for giving nursing care. Upon completion of Health Occupations - BNAT, the student is prepared to take the Nurse Aide Training Competency Exam which allows for certification from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Students may have the opportunity to earn dual credit through Waubonsee Community College for Basic Nurse Assistant Training NAS101 6 credits. There is an additional fee per credit hour.

Supply fees: $157 which includes, but is not limited to, manual/workbook, background check, CPR certification, and immunization portal. Uniform & Equipment - +/-$190 FVCC covers the State CNA exam fee and provides each eligible student with a voucher for the CNA exam.

Upon Completion you may qualify for a position as: ● Certified Nursing Asst. (CNA) ● Health Care Assistant ● Pharmacy Technician ● Transporter ● Patient Care Technician ● Dietary Aide Associate of Applied Science: You could qualify for a position such as: ● Occupational Therapy Assistant ● Dental Hygienist ● Dietetic Technician ● Registered Nurse ● Physical Therapist Assistant ● Medical Laboratory Technician ● Respiratory Technician ● Massage Therapist Bachelor Degree: You could qualify for a position such as: ● Dietician ● Medical Technician ● Nursing Administrator ● Nursing Instructor ● Registered Nurse ● Athletic Trainer

Grade: 11, 12

Prerequisite:  Health Occupations (BNAT) is recommended but not required. Students should have good reading and writing skills, good physical health and emotional maturity.

2.5 Credits

The Health Occupations - Exploring Medical Careers class is designed for students who are interested in exploring health related career opportunities. Students learn anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, as well as techniques and procedures while visiting various health care facilities for a first-hand view of careers. First semester concentrates on exploring career areas of interest such as physical therapist, physician, registered nurse, radiological technician, respiratory therapist, pharmacist, and electrocardiogram technician. Second semester provides an internship experience which allows the student to choose careers of interest and do an in-depth study of the profession in various health care facilities. Students must provide their own transportation to off-campus clinical sites.

Students have the opportunity to earn dual credit through Waubonsee Community College for Medical Terminology for Health Occupations HIT110 3 credits. There is an additional fee per credit hour.