Description
2011-2012
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP I (HOYA I) (N500)
Level: 11th and 12th grades
Class Location: St. John Church, Freeport
Time: 7:25 - 8:55 a.m. , 9:15 - 10:45 a.m. & 12:55 - 2:25 p.m.
Length: One year, double period
H.S. Credit: Two credits per year (Freeport, four credits per year)
Post Sec Credit: Highland Community College – Dual Credit** (8 credits for students successfully completing the C.N.A. training)
Prerequisite: Keyboarding Skills, Grade point average of C or better, Inoculation Documentation, Completed application and meeting with instructor required for acceptance into this program, satisfactory completion of Algebra 1 and have at least an 8th grade reading ability.
CAREERTEC Fees: Total required: $65 ($5 lab coat, $6 CPR card, $30 workbook, $20 Textbook rental, $4 fee for name tag) To be paid at High School during registration.
Optional Fees: $115 CNA Training ($60 state testing fee, $30 background check, $25 scrub uniform) Students may purchase their text book for replacement cost
Calendar: This course follows the CAREERTEC calendar.
Health care is the largest growing industry globally. Doctors, nurses, lab technicians, respiratory techs, occupational and physical therapists, surgical assistants and traveling health care personnel are needed nationwide. HOYA I provides a comprehensive exploration into health care occupations and provides foundational skills and broad-based training in a variety of careers in the health care field. Classroom academics will be combined with introductory on-site visits of numerous health careers. The course is designed to help prepare students for more in-depth post-secondary study toward a particular career in health care. Students will need to have a TB test* done.
* TB test can be obtained at the county health department with little or no fee. Appointments should be made.
Students are offered the opportunity to receive CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) training with successful background check. 40 hours of clinical training will be done in the evenings, during the course of the year. Students may sit for the State License exam in July to be given at Highland Community College. Suggested preparatory courses include: Algebra I, computer literacy, keyboarding skills, strong science background, competent writing skills and a strong interest in health related careers.
Students may be responsible for their own transportation to and from Job Shadow sites.
HEALTH OCCUPATIONS YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP II (HOYA II) (N505)
Level: 12th grade
Class Location: Internship site and St. John Church every other Wed., 1-2:30 p.m.
Length: One year, double period
H.S. Credit: Two credits per year (Freeport, four credits per year)
Post Sec Credit: Highland Community College - Dual credit** - 3 credits after passing Medical Terminology exam
Prerequisite: Completion of HOYA I with C or better and 95% attendance, Completed application required and attainment of work site placement
CAREERTEC Fees: Total required: $20 textbook rental. To be paid at High School during registration
Optional Fees: $10 for lab coat if required at work site; $42 drug test paid to testing facility by student if required for on-site work placement.
Calendar: This course follows the CAREERTEC calendar.
HOYA II is a combination of on-site clinical work experiences and academics that are required to enter a particular health career or health industry area. Students interview and work on-site with a professional for a minimum of eight hours per week. Additional time is spent on academics that enable the student to pursue a post-secondary degree or certification in the health care field. Students will meet every other Wednesday in the classroom from 1-2:30 for the academic instruction. Students study Medical Terminology and upon successful completion of the exam will earn college credits through HCC. Students must provide for their transportation to and from the work site.
All fees listed for HCC are approximate and are subject to rate changes and textbook pricing at HCC.
