Class Description

Medical Occupations provides an introduction and broad  exploration into several careers within the medical field including: Medical Assisting, Emergency Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dental Assisting/Hygienist, Geriatric Assistant, Physical Therapy, Surgical Technician and Nursing.  Instruction is combined with a hands-on learning experience through instructor approved clinical work-based learning placements at local medical facilities.

NOTE: Spring orientation is required in order to be enrolled  in the program and must be attended by the student and parent/guardian(s).

Requirements for Clinical: Current immunization must be submitted on the first day of class. Flu shot (required for all students per hospital policy) is administered in September. Quantiferon TB test is required to be completed 60 days prior to the beginning of clinical work-based learning placement. Additional immunizations may be required by employer partners (for example, COVID vaccination and booster). Clinical work-based learning placements require that students provide their own transportation. Students must be available for work-based learning placements daily. Uniforms required.