Preparing for Healthcare Career Entails Variety of Skills
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #1Marlene (Plano) practices using a fire extinguisher.
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #2Students demonstrate proper PPE.
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #3Morning students have fun learning proper glove removal.
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #4The IVVC firetruck makes a prominent backdrop for these Health Occupations students!
Launch the media gallery 1 player - media #5Daria and Jayda of Sandwich get some glove removal practice.
Health Occupations students have been busy learning a variety of skills and knowledge needed to work in any healthcare career. They have explored aspects of the history of healthcare careers and learned about their favorite careers in the industry. A unit on patient safety as well as infection control was also completed.
Students had the opportunity to get together with Fire Science for fire extinguisher training. Always a popular outdoor activity, knowing how to respond in a fire emergency better prepares Health Occupations students for future careers.
Health Occupation students are well underway learning medical terminology. They will soon have the opportunity to get their Healthcare Provider CPR Certifications and will begin to learn how to take vital signs.