Health Occupations
Instructors: Kari Fisher & Elissa Belcher
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS – EXPLORING MEDICAL CAREERS
This course is for junior and senior students who are interested in exploring medical careers in an Applied Life Science skill format. The curriculum provides unique hands-on learning opportunities as well as job shadowing of health careers professions. The students will obtain CPR certification and basic first aid training. Students will learn some medical terminology and basic medical procedures associated with the health profession. (N305)
Kari Fisher (Health Occupations - Exploring Medical Careers) can be reached at (815) 786-9873, extension 237 or via e-mail at kfisherivvc@yahoo.com.
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS – CNA (Certified Nurse Assistant)
This course is for seniors only who are interested in becoming Certified Nurse Assistants. The student must have passed a biology or bio-med class at the home school with a minimum grade of C and must have a good attendance record. The Exploring Medical Careers class is not a prerequisite for this class; however, approval from IVVC and the home school may be required. This course follows the guidelines of the Illinois Department of Public Health to achieve a certificate as a Certified Nurse Assistant. A criminal background check is required. (N205)
Elissa Belcher(Health Occupations - CNA) can be reached at (815) 786-9873, extension 235 or via e-mail at ebelcherivvc@yahoo.com.
