Allied HealthFirst Responder (4102 S)Grades 11, 12 This class provides training for those most likely to be the initial responder to a sudden illness or injury, including firefighters, law enforcement officers, bus drivers, athletic trainers, coaches, school nurses and others. It is also the first level of the EMS system that leads to the next level which is EMT-Basic certification. Students in this class completing the requirements set by the State of Louisiana, Department of Health and Hospitals (Office of Public Health, Bureau of EMS) will receive a First Responder certification card from this office. Health Science I (3729 S)Grade 10 and 11 This course provides an introduction to medical occupations and professions. Various health careers are investigated. Activities include on-site visits to area health facilities, guest speakers, some hands-on skill development and participation in the Adopt-A-Grandparent program and initial assignments for career workplace portfolio assessment. Health Science II (3734 A – 3735 B)Grade 11 This course emphasizes terminology used in the health occupations. Medical terminology is required by many degree and certificate programs and could benefit anyone interested in the medical field. Activities include on-site visits to health facilities and career shadowing. Three hours of college credit may be earned if the student passes Delgado’s proficiency test. A “C” must be earned in this course in order to advance to Allied Health Internship. Allied Health Internship (6686 A – 6687 B) and (9547 A – 9548 B)Grade 12 This is a two-credit course of on-the-job entry level skill training and career shadowing. Seniors work with mentors at Slidell Memorial Hospital and other health care facilities. Students must meet employment criteria for the facility, such as tuberculosis test, two MMR vaccinations, tetanus vaccination, drug-free agreements, and complete the facility’s orientation. *Certifications: CNA, EMT, EKG, Pharmacy Tech, and First Responder Last Updated: 8/2/2008 |
