STEP
Pharmacy Technician [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended audience: Grade 12, students interested in pharmacy careers. Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Complete a computer based course to prepare for the role of pharmacy technician
Projects, activities, etc.: Hands on practice using pharmacy materials and tools Instructional focus: Online modules; in class projects and demonstrations
Coll Emergency Medical Careers I [ STEP only, concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College.] Prerequisite / Selection process: College Admission Requirements Intended audience: Grades 10, 11, 12 Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Operation of emergency medical equipment
• Assessment of medical and trauma patients
• CPR certification
• MN state certification as an Emergency Medical Responder
Projects, activities, etc.: Emergency care skills Instructional focus: Instruction presented in lecture with an emphasis on hands-on skills in emergency medical response
Coll Honors Emergency Medical Careers II [ STEP only, concurrent enrollment with Anoka Technical College.] Prerequisite / Selection process: Coll Emergency Medical Careers I Intended audience: Grade 12 students seeking an Emergency Medical Technician Certificate Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Advanced training in emergency medical skills
• Opportunity to take National Registry exam for emergency medical technician
• Leadership development Projects, activities, etc.: Advanced patient care and clinicals with ambulance service, fire dept. or emergency room. Prep for the opportunity to take the test for NREMT. Instructional focus: Hands-on activities, lecture and group work
Dental Occupations [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] [ STEP only ] Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Importance of oral health, hygiene, and diet
• Perform a wide range of dental services
• Explore various recognized entry-level, technical, and professional dental careers
Projects, activities, etc.: Hands on activities Instructional focus: Discussion, lecture, small and large group activities, and guest speakers Co-curricular Connection: HOSA
Nursing Assistant [ STEP only ] Course Overview: This course teaches students about patient care that can be applied to various healthcare careers. The curriculum meets the requirements set by the Minnesota Department of Health( MDH) and prepares students to take the MN Nurse Aide Competency exam to become a registered nurse aide. Recommended( Not Required) Prerequisites: Medical Anatomy I & II, Medical Terminology Concurrent Enrollment with Anoka Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Develop essential patient care skills: vital signs, personal care( bathing, feeding, toileting), patient transfers, and infection control( including proper handwashing).
• Develop soft skills necessary for employability in healthcare.
• Meet competency standards set by the MN Nurse Aide registry.
• Provide patient care in healthcare facilities by participating in 16 hours of supervised practical training( outside of regular school hours). Optional to participate but required to qualify for nurse aide certification
Additional Information:
• Various costs are associated with supervised practical training and the nurse aide competency exam( e. g., uniform, background testing fees, medical laboratory test, transportation)
• Qualifies for Articulated College Credit
• Minimum attendance requirements to meet MDH guidelines
Successful completion of the MN Nurse Aide Competency exam earns nurse aide certification. Instructional focus: Taught by a health professional Co-curricular Connection: HOSA
Coll Nursing Assistant and HHA [ STEP only ] Prerequisite / Selection process: Concurrent Enrollment with Anoka Technical College, Minimum GPA 2.5 or above. Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Basic nursing skills
• Supervised clinical experiences
• Home Health Aid certification
• CNA certification Projects, activities, etc.: Medical terminology, lab work, required online certification work outside of class time Instructional focus: Classroom instruction, required online homework, 24 hours of supervised clinical experience outside of school time and opportunity for certification as nursing assistant. Co-curricular Connection: HOSA / SkillsUSA
Coll Sports Medicine: Injuries [ STEP only ] Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Explore sports medicine related careers
• Discover how sports injuries occur
• Research common sports related injuries
• Practice emergency management and injury assessment
• Learn taping methods for various injuries Projects, activities, etc.: Field trips, hands-on activities Instructional focus: Taught by a health professional Co-curricular Connection: HOSA
Sports Medicine: Performance [ STEP only ] [ Students may earn Articulated College Credit ] Intended audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: One trimester / two periods = 1.0 credit Major outcomes:
• Explore science of sports performance enhancement, design conditioning programs, research sports nutrition, analyze sports movements, and compare different training methods
Projects, activities, etc.: Field trips, hands-on activities Instructional focus: Taught by a health professional Co-curricular Connection: HOSA
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