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Welcome to Health Science and Technology

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:

Health Science & Technology 1
Course # 829, Grade 11, 2 Credits, Year
Students in this course will learn what the hottest jobs are in the health care field. By completion of the first year, students will have learned about health careers, and participate in a college and career search. There is a strong academic emphasis in the following areas: Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, Infection control, Safety and Blood Borne Pathogen training. The Medical Terminology unit offers 3 college credits through the Running Start Program. Classroom activities will include, lecture, discussion, poster presentation, Internet projects, Clay’s anatomy lab, as well as some dissection, competitive games, and audiovisual learning related to diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Students will be able to perform: vision and hearing screenings, take vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respirations), demonstrate gown and gloving technique, and take EKG’s. The classroom learning experience prepares the student for the first year clinical rotation, which includes doing hearing and vision screenings in local elementary schools. This program has an attendance policy and promotes responsibility, maturity, communication skills, and professionalism. Students considering any career in the health care field such as physicians, nurses, physical therapist, dental hygiene, veterinarian, pharmacist etc would greatly benefit from this course. Prerequisite: B- (80) or better in Biology. Requirement: Up to date immunization records including a recent PPD.

Health Science & Technology 2
Course # 830-832, Grade 12, 2 Credits, Year
Health Science and Technology level II continues with the completion of studies in Anatomy and Physiology , Safety and Bloodborne Pathogen Training. During second semester students choose to participate in one of our 3 clinical rotations: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Licensed nursing assistant (LNA), or Allied Health Community Internship. The EMT and LNA program require both classroom, clinical rotations along with some weekend and evening clinical experience. Upon successful completion of the EMT or LNA program, and passing the corresponding state licensing exam, the student is licensed. Students enrolled in the Allied Health Community Internship will be expected to participate in a program of study that will prepare them for an internship in the community with a health care professional. A clinical interview with the clinical preceptor is required for all students. At the end of the semester, students will have approximately 60 clinical hours of experience. Students in the LNA Program are also responsible for coordinating and assisting with our annual Blood Drive. This program has an attendance policy and promotes responsibility, maturity, communication skills and professional behavior. Successful completion of HSTI and HST II satisfies the graduation requirement for health. Prerequisite: Grade of B- (80) or better in HST I. Requirements: EMT course book and uniform (EMT Course) LNA uniform and course book (LNA Course) and updated immunization records including a PPD within the last year.

Instructors

Diana Jeans RN, MSN

Janine Parent RN

Diana Jeans RN, MSN

Mrs. Jeans graduated from Boston College School of Nursing/Harvard Medical School with a Masters and Nurse Practitioner degree in Pediatric Nursing. She has over 25 years of nursing experience as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Health Promotion Coordinator, and Pediatric Health Educator. Mrs. Jeans has worked at Salem High School as HST instructor for over 15 years. She also serves as the Co- Advisor for HOSA. She has been instrumental in providing educational in-service programs for staff members of SHS. She is actively involved in community awareness and health education programs for the community of Salem.

Janine Parent RN

Mrs. Parent received a diploma in nursing from Concord Hospital School of Nursing. Upon graduation Mrs. Parent spent over 25 years working as an ICU nurse. Her role as an ICU nurse included patient care as well as educational in-services for ICU nurses. She was also actively involved as a mentor to student nurses obtaining their clinical experiences in ICU. Mrs. Parent has been an HST instructor for over 10 years. She serves as the LNA instructor for the program and continues to work part time at the Elliot Hospital in the outpatient surgical department. Mrs. Parent also serves as the Co-Advisor to the CTSO HOSA.