EHOVE Career Center

The Health Careers program will provide the student with a background in related theory and hands-on experience in the medical assisting, nursing assisting and dental assisting fields. The course covers such topics as medical and dental terminology, medical ethics, universal precautions and anatomy and physiology. Students will be eligible to take the state nurse assistant test upon completion of the junior year. During their senior year the student is employed on a part-time basis in a health care position.

Program Highlights

Nurse assistant skills
Medical Terminology
Dental assistant skills
Sterilize and care for instruments
Medical office skills
Perform EKGs
Basic computer skills

Personal Qualities Suggested

Ability and desire to work with others
Positive attitude
Self-motivated
Ability to understand instructions and carry through objectives

Suggested Courses

Biology
Additional Science—Chemistry
Algebra I

Available Certifications

Nurse Aid Certification
American Red Cross
Community First Aid & CPR
American Red Cross Bloodborne Pathogen Training

Job Possibilities

Nurse assistant
Dental assistant
Medical assistant
Dietary aide
Veterinary assistant
Pharmacy assistant
Ophthalmic assistant
Long term care activity assistant
Home health aide
Physical Therapist Aide

Equipment Students Will Use

Basic patient care equipment
Basic medical office equipment
Autoclave
Ultrasonic cleaning unit
EKG machine
Computers

Academic Preparation

EHOVE keeps you on track with the
academic credits you need to graduate! You will be ready to get a great job or go on to college.

Get Involved

Health Careers students will become members of Skills USA VICA, an association of trades and industry students. Skills USA VICA allows students to participate in competitive events, fund-raisers, community service projects and social chapter activities.