A College Tech Prep Program for those interested in health careers Mrs. Sofia Ext Mrs. Wallace Ext. 2305

 This may be the program for you!  College – bound curriculum with the possibility of earning articulated College credits while still in high school

 A high school and college career partnership linked to business, industry and labor  The hope is to create a seamless pathway from high school to college to career  In AHS, we follow state guidelines to prepare the student with the required background & skills necessary for success in their chosen healthcare career

 Reliable?  Caring?  Eager to learn new things?  Open to new ideas?  Flexible?  A problem solver?  A team player?

Open to all Lorain County students:  Recommended 2.75 GPA or higher.  Completed Algebra I with a “B” or better.  Completed Biology with a “B” or better.  Must have an acceptable attendance record (less than 5 days a semester)  Recommended: Passed all OGT’s  Have up-to-date immunization status(MMR, Tetanus & Hepatitis)  Transportation required in senior year for clinical days

 2 year program starting in junior year.  ½ day program  Juniors come in the morning 7:50-10:20  Seniors come in the afternoon 11:53 -2:14  Can receive up to 14 articulated college credits upon completing 2 years in the program (after meeting all criteria)  Medical Terminology is now a “dual-enrollment” class (3 credits) – these go with you to any college  Completion certificates- BBP, Fire Safety, PPE, First Aid, CPR, Phlebotomy, etc.  Many additions to your resume

 American Heart Association CPR: ◦ 2 yrs.  American Safety & Health Institute ◦ 2 yrs  “Mock Disaster”drill  Possible 2 college credits

 Body Structure & Function (Anatomy & Physiology) (3 credits)  General Pathology (2 credits)  Patient Care (1 credit)  Optional STNA (Nurse Assistant) training in the summer. (5 credits)  SDEV 101-student development for LCCC (1 credit)

 To “articulate” means “to join”  We are joined with LCCC in the Lorain County Consortium  As College Tech Prep students, you are registered with LCCC and receive an ID  To receive articulated credits, students must complete the full 2 years in the program.  You are not required to attend LCCC.

 Career exploration  Team building  Study skills  Employability  Safety & infection control  Wellness  Basic patient care  Phlebotomy

 Field trips  Work-based Learning at local Assisted Living facilities  Community Service projects  Nurse/other health careers shadow days  Hospice Volunteer training  Visits from LCCC faculty & health care professionals  Ropes course  HOSA competitions

 Fill out a Lorain County JVS application (on line at  Specify the “Allied Health Sciences” program as your #1 choice!  Come to the Lorain County JVS Open house with your parents on Sunday, February 8 th 1:30-3:30  Any questions???? Contact Mrs. Wallace at ext. 2305( or Mrs. Sofia at ext (  Go to the website: for more information about attending Lorain County JVSwww.lcjvs.com