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Anatomy & Physiology for Healthcare Professions. MVROP Dr. Dhana Uppula. Program Details. College preparatory course offered to sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in health professions
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Anatomy & Physiology for Healthcare Professions MVROP Dr. Dhana Uppula
Program Details • College preparatory course offered to sophomores, juniors and seniors interested in health professions • Two-semester course – a two-hour AM class for 360 hours at the ROP center, or a one-hour class for 180 hours at the high school campus (Irvington HS-SHAPE program) • The pre-requisites for this course are one year of biology and an interest in the healthcare industry • The class provides: • 1) a strong foundation in anatomy and physiology that is required for any health care profession • 2) fulfills their UC “g” elective requirement
Objectives • Study body systems in detail from the health care point of view as well as basic medical terminology • Enable students to handle college level courses with reasonable comfort • Lecture and lab activities will prepare students to be assessed by demonstrating the skills gained • Understand the significance of skills learned in the real world through job shadowing, guest speakers, and field trips.
Career Pathways Entry level ( $12-24 per hour) MA, CNA, Massage therapist, LVN, dental assistant Technical Level ( $16-28 per hour) EKG Technician, Pharmacy tech, Medical Lab tech Professional Level ( $30-80 per hour) Physician, Pharmacist, Dentist, Optometrist, Psychologist, Physiotherapist, Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Biotechnologist, Forensic Specialist, Medical Director, Nutritionist and Rehab Specialists