Med Prep 1

MedPrep Semester I (2.5 credits)

MedPrep I topics include, but are not limited, to the following:

  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Infection control
  • Safety and emergency procedures
  • Basic nursing skills
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Legal and ethical issues
  • Leadership skills
  • Personal care of the patient
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Rehabilitation
  • Growth and development
  • Body systems and related care
  • Fitness and wellness
  • Nutrition
  • Health-related careers

The Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), a student leadership organization, is an integral part of the class and students are required to participate in this club.

First Semester: The two-hour block class consists of classroom lectures, labs, field trips and health industry speaker presentations. Credit: 1/2 Science and 1/2 Fine Practical Arts

Second Semester: The three-hour block class consists of classroom lectures and clinical rotations to both a long-term health-care facility and acute health-care facility. Rotations allow students to apply skills learned in the classroom in a practical setting. Instruction is provided on-site and in the classroom. For off-site locations, students are required to provide their own transportation and proof of insurance; student carpooling is not permitted. Credit: 1/2 Science, 1/2 Health, 1/2 Physical Education, and (optional) 1/2 English. Total semester credits may not exceed 1.5 credits.

Counseling Notes:

  • Students must arrange their own transportation to clinicals. Due to liability issues, students may not carpool.
  • Due to the intense, pre-professional nature of this program, perfect attendance is mandatory.
  • This program is open to 11th and 12th grade students only.
  • Pre-requisite: Anatomy/Physiology
  • Science/Math Teacher or counselor recommendation is required prior to enrollment.
  • Immunizations must be current, including TB vaccination and Hepatitis B series (series takes approximately six months).
  • Students must have a watch with a second hand.
  • First Semester class meets for a double period daily; Second Semester class meets for a triple period daily.
  • Students must earn 75% or better first semester and have MedPrep instructor recommendation for second semester continuation.
  • Upon completion of MedPrep semester II, students are eligible to take the state exam for Nurses Aide certification.

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