Head Start on Associate and Bachelor Degrees:
The Health Technician Program offers training in health care concepts and the academic courses that can be used in preparation for degrees in health medical fields. This program offers excellent career opportunities as well as solid preparation for:
- Respiratory Therapy
- Health Information Technology
- Nursing
- Medical Assistant
- Radiographer
- Dental Hygienist
- Physicians/Surgical
Assistant
and many more . . .
Personal Qualities:
- Self-motivated/self-starter
- Organized
- A sincere interest in a medical profession
Equipment Students Will Use:
- Pulse oximeter
- Basic patient care equipment
- EKG machine
- Computers
TECH PREP Acceptance Guidelines:
For acceptance into the Health Tech TECH PREP program, you should have:
- A strong interest in health care professions
- Junior status at your high school
- “C” average or better in Algebra and Science
- 2.5 or better overall Grade Point Average (GPA)
- Recommendation of high school Counselor or Principal
- Interest in post secondary technical education
Final acceptance is determined through an interview with TECH PREP staff members and acceptable scores on College Placement Tests.
