51.9999  HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY

(PDE APPROVED PROGRAM OF STUDY)

Health Professions provides students with a variety of educational, informational and biological technology to prepare students for future employment in an ever-changing diverse healthcare field.  Students completing Monroe Career and Technical Institute's Health Professions will find themselves well prepared to enter the workforce as a PCA (Patient Care Attendant) or Homecare Provider.  Upon successful completions, students will have obtained First Aid, CPR, AED and Direct Care Staff Certifications.  The Health Professions Program includes an extensive eight-week shadowing experience for seniors at an approved medical facility.  The student shadowing experience encompasses live interaction within the following disciplines:  Emergency Care, Laboratory Procedures, Medical Surgical Unit, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Social Services, Therapy, and Ultrasound Technology.  Successful students will also be prepared to obtain additional certifications in Phlebotomy, EMT, Medical Assistant, EKG and Nurse Aide with MCTI's ACE (Adult Continuing Education) evening program and/or participate in an articulation agreement with Northampton Community College.