1. Welcome to Glendale Union High School District Health Careers Education Program Information Night

2. Introduction of Teachers
Rhonda Sykes – Lead Instructor Kevin Lukefahr – Instructor Katy-Marie Walker – Clinical Instructor Jennifer Watson – Clinical Instructor Robert Newcomb – Educational Assistant Kathy Majors – Interpreter for the Deaf John Gover – Interpreter for the Deaf

3. What is Health Careers Education?
Health Careers Education introduces students to a variety of careers and professional roles within healthcare, as well as gives students an opportunity to become a Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, EKG Technician, Phlebotomist, and/or Patient Care Technician.

4. Course Outline
First Semester focuses on Certified Nurse Assistant: Anatomy and Physiology Diseases Treatment of Diseases Skills necessary for Patient Care Second Semester focuses on Medical Assistant and Patient Care Tech: Administrative Procedures Insurance, Billing, and Coding Medical Office Procedures and Management Phlebotomy Skills EKG Skills

5. Certifications that can be Earned?
Certified Nursing Assistant Medical Assistant Phlebotomy Technician EKG Technician Patient Care Technician

6. Possible Credits Earned
High School Credits: 2 College Credits: 6

7. Classroom, Clinical, and Community Service Locations
Classroom: Moon Valley High School 3625 W. Cactus Road Phoenix, AZ Clinical Rotations: Abrazo Arrowhead Campus N. 67th Avenue Glendale, AZ Coronado Heathcare Center N. 19th Avenue Community Service: Phoenix VA Healthcare System 650 E. Indian School Road Phoenix, AZ 85012

8. Assignments - Classroom
Grading will be based on the following categories: Medical Terminology Interactive Notebook Projects/Research Tests Vocab Quizzes Anatomy/Physiology/Worksheets

9. Assignments – Clinical
Grading will be based on the following categories: Skills Lab Clinical Rotations Clinical Journals Clinical Competency Sheet/Evaluations Community Service Current Events/Healthcare Issues Notebook Practical Exam

10. Grading Scale
In an effort to ensure our students are achieving at their highest potential and to better prepare our students for the state certification exams, our program uses an advanced proficiency grading scale. A= 100 – 93 B= 92 – 85 C= 84 – 78 D= 77 – 70 F= 69 – 0

11. Minimum Scores
Students must maintain an average of 85% or higher in the class to qualify for the state certification exams. Students earning lower than a 78% average will participate in academic remediation. These guidelines will help ensure student success

12. Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend all classes. If a student is going to be absent or late, instructors must be notified.
Maximum of three absences allowed per year, or one for summer school.

13. Uniform and Supplies for Clinicals
Uniform scrubs
Name badge (provided)
White crew neck t-shirt (short or long-sleeved)
Clean, athletic shoes, neutral colors
Watch with a second hand
Black ink pen
Stethoscope (provided)
Blood pressure cuff (provided)
Gait Belt (provided)
NO CELL PHONES WILL BE ALLOWED

14. Requirements for Clinicals
Proof of legal presence (Copy of AZ driver’s license or AZ State-issued ID Card)
Copy of Social Security card
Copy of Health Insurance card or letter stating that you do not have insurance coverage.
Copy of American Heart Association CPR for Health Care Provider card and maintain current status throughout the program.
Copy of Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card
Negative drug screen (Students may be randomly selected to complete a drug screening any time during clinicals.)
Physical examination - Students must maintain optimum health throughout the program.
TB PPD/Chest X-ray – Tuberculin skin test within the past 12 months.
MMR - Proof of rubella and rubeola immunity by positive antibody titers OR 2 doses of MMR
Hep B - Evidence of the series of three hepatitis B vaccinations
Tdap – Must have been done within the last 10 years.
Varicella – Varicella immunity, by positive history of chicken poxs or proof of immunization.
Flu Vaccination (ONLY during time required by hospital or healthcare facility)
myClinical Exchange Account Access with completion of all forms and necessary training required by hospital or healthcare facility.

15. HOSA – Future Health Professionals
HOSA is an international student organization whose mission is to promote career opportunities in the healthcare industry and to enhance the quality of healthcare to all people. HOSA is a co-curricular organization which provides fantastic leadership development and quality learning experiences for involved students.

16. Financial Responsibilities
Please see handout with itemized costs

17. All Information is on Our Website http://guhsdhce.weebly.com/

18. After answering any questions, Please come tour our classroom and lab before you leave. Room numbers 101 & 105

19. Thank You for Attending Tonight!
Questions?
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