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Allied Health Sciences (AHS). A College Tech Prep Program for those interested in health careers Mrs. Sofia Ext. 2508 Mrs. Wallace Ext. 2305. Are you thinking of going to college or continuing your education past high school?. This may be the program for you!
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Allied Health Sciences (AHS) A College Tech Prep Program for those interested in health careers Mrs. Sofia Ext. 2508 Mrs. Wallace Ext. 2305
Are you thinking of going to college or continuing your education past high school? • This may be the program for you! • College – bound curriculum with the possibility of earning articulated College creditswhile still in high school
What is College Tech Prep? • A high school and college career partnership linked to business, industry and labor • The hope is to create a seamless pathway from high school to college to career • In AHS, we follow state guidelines to prepare the student with the required background & skills necessary for success in their chosen healthcare career
What kind of student are you? • Reliable? • Caring? • Eager to learn new things? • Open to new ideas? • Flexible? • A problem solver? • A team player?
How do I get accepted?: Open to all Lorain County students: • Recommended 2.75GPA or higher. • Completed Algebra I with a “B” or better. • Completed Biology with a “B” or better. • Must have an acceptable attendancerecord (less than 5 days a semester) • Recommended: Passed all OGT’s • Have up-to-date immunization status(MMR, Tetanus & Hepatitis) • Transportation required in senior year for clinical days
AHS highlights: • 2 year program starting in junior year. • ½ day program • Juniors come in the morning 7:50-10:20 • Seniors come in the afternoon 11:53 -2:14 • Can receive up to 17 articulated college credits upon completing 2 years in the program (after meeting all criteria) • Completion certificates- BBP, Fire Safety, PPE, First Aid, CPR, EKG, etc. • Many additions to your resume
CPR and First Aid Certification: • American Heart Association CPR: • 2 yrs. • American Safety & Health Institute • 2 yrs • “Disaster” drill • Possible 2 college credits
More Articulated College courses: • Medical Terminology internet course (3 credits) • Body Structure & Function (Anatomy & Physiology) (3 credits) • General Pathology (2 credits) • Patient Care (1 credit) • Optional STNA (Nurse Assistant) training in the summer. (5 credits) • SDEV 101-student development for LCCC (1 credit)
What does “articulation” mean? • To “articulate” means “to join” • We are joined with LCCC in the LorainCounty Consortium • As College Tech Prep students, you are registered with LCCC and receive an ID • To receive articulated credits, students must complete the full 2 years in the program. • You are not required to attend LCCC.
Other topics covered: • Career exploration • Team building • Study skills • Employability • Safety & infection control • Wellness • Basic patient care
Other activities: • Field trips • Work-based Learning at local Assisted Living facilities • Nurse/other health careers shadow days • Hospice Volunteer training • Visits from LCCC faculty & health care professionals • Extended clinical visits in Senior year • Ropes course • HOSA competitions
To apply… • Fill out a Lorain County JVS application (on line at www.lcjvs.com) • Specify the “Allied Health Sciences” program as your #1 choice! • Come to the Lorain County JVS Open house with your parents on Sunday, February 9th • Any questions???? Contact Mrs. Wallace at ext. 2305(e-mail swallace@lcjvs.net) or Mrs. Sofia at ext. 2508 (e-mail hsofia@lcjvs.net) • Go to the website: www.lcjvs.com for more information about attending Lorain County JVS
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