Health Care Technology is a three year program that prepares individuals to apply knowledge and skills in the health occupations. Instruction is provided in the basic skills in a variety of areas associated with health occupations such as health and medical services, but is not limited to foundations of health (medical terminology); anatomy and physiology; legal, ethical and economic aspects of health care; clinical laboratory procedures; basic health occupations skills; aseptic techniques; OSHA regulations; and infection control. Clinical education is an integral part of the program. Students explore various health care occupations.
The three year program will result in several certifications such as CPR and AED. Students will take the Health Assisting NOCTI exam at the end of the three year program.