Health Science
If you want a career in the medical profession, one of our Health Science programs is for you. From learning the basics of patient care to knowing how to use medical and diagnostic equipment, you’ll get to work alongside and support medical professionals in a variety of health care settings while providing quality patient care.
Programs for High School students attending half-days in year one at PTC:
Never has there been a greater demand for skilled professionals than in the constantly and rapidly changing health care industry. The Health Science Careers programs offer options that could be a life- long career or a jump-start to a variety of advanced health care degrees. Students have the opportunity to obtain multiple certifications in many health care areas that could help ensure their employability. Choose one of the programs below.
Health Science Therapeutic Careers
PROGRAM TITLE: Health Science Therapeutic Careers
INSTRUCTOR: Jeanna Munholland
TOTAL HOURS: 433
This program is for High School students attending half-days in year one at PTC.
This program is for high school students who are interested in nursing. The occupational outcomes are long term care certified nursing aide that is qualified to work in long term care facilities. This program will also allow the completer the opportunity to gain advanced standing credit in a practical nurse program.
Health Care Technician
PROGRAM TITLE: Health Care Technician
INSTRUCTOR: Jeanna Munholland
TOTAL HOURS: 926
High School students attending half-days choose this program to continue their education and skill development in year two.
In this program, you will learn the basics of direct patient care and how to assist patients in their daily living as well as the skills you will need to care for patients in hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices, assisted living facilities, home health and long-term care centers. Upon completion of the program, the student will master the skills needed to become a certified nursing assistant, a certified home health aide, a medication administration technician, and a registered phlebotomist.
My favorite part about Health Science class is learning how to properly draw and handle a person's blood. It was such a fun experience getting to learn how to stick with different types of needles. I'm proud to be a 'trustworthy phlebotomist in training.'
Nina Capps
Health Science Student (2021)