Health Assistant-5380

Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: none

Get a jump start on a career in health care by enrolling in this demanding but exciting program taught by a registered nurse and certified paramedic.  After studying the basics in anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and nursing skills, students will participate in the PA Department of Health First Responder and EMT courses and the Department of Education nurse aide course.  Following successful completion of these courses, students are eligible for Pennsylvania certification examinations as a First Responder, EMT and Nurse Aide.