2. A College Tech Prep Program for those interested in health careers Mrs. Sofia Ext. 2508 Mrs. Wallace Ext. 2305

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

4.  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

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

6. 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

7.  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

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

9.  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)

10.  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.

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

12.  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

14.  Fill out a Lorain County JVS application (on line at www.lcjvs.com)www.lcjvs.com  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(e-mail swallace@lcjvs.net) or Mrs. Sofia at ext. 2508 (e-mail hsofia@lcjvs.net)swallace@lcjvs.nethsofia@lcjvs.net  Go to the website: www.lcjvs.com for more information about attending Lorain County JVSwww.lcjvs.com

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