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P.O. Box 5187 1202 East Locust Bloomington, IL. 61702-5187 Phone: 309 - 829 - 8671 Fax: 309-828-3546
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HEALTH
OCCUPATIONS| Mrs. Lauren Touma | Web Page | Room 159 | EXT. 5187 |
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HEALTH OCCUPATIONS I Articulated with Heartland Community College
Are
you thinking of a career in health care? Well this is the class for
you! The opportunities are unlimited for trained professionals in
the health care field. Upon successful completion of this course;
students are eligible to take the State Certification for Certified
Nurse’s Assistant (CNA). Classroom instruction will include
fundamental health-care principles, basic patient care; such as
Vital Signs (Blood pressure, pulse, respirations and temp.),
height/weight, transferring residents, dressing and feeding
residents, bathing, and basic aseptic procedures. Students will
participate in clinical two days weekly from October to April at
Westminster Village. Attendance is essential due to the number of
State Mandated hours. This class is recommended for students
planning for post-secondary education or career attainment. HEALTH OCCUPATIONS II Students who have successfully attained the CNA certification, have a B average and who are in the Top 10 of the class may have the opportunity to enroll in Health Occupations II. Students will benefit from speakers within the industry, enhance their technical skill development through internships, and develop workplace skills required in the health care profession. Student internships include but are not limited to; Bromenn Hospital , St. Joseph Hospital, and various Dr. Offices and Clinics. Students within these internships are placed within but not limited to; the following departments: OB, Emergency, Pediatrics, and Physical Therapy. This class is recommended for students planning for post-secondary education or career attainment. |