PROGRAMS | HEALTH SCIENCE
NURSING CAREERS
This pre-professional course gives the students opportunities to acquire the knowledge, skills and acceptable attitudes required of a safe, competent worker in the health occupations field. The course of study includes: communication skills, personal and community health, medical terminology, body structure and functions, cause and effect of disease, First Aid and Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and bedside care.
Field trips and clinical experience will be scheduled in local health care facilities. Senior students may participate in the cooperative work experience program in jobs such as nurse aide/assistant, and medical and dietary services.
Upon successful completion of this program, students may secure immediate employment as an entry worker in health care facilities or they may continue their education in a specific health career such as practical nursing, professional nursing, physical therapy, respiratory care, radiology, dentistry or any number of related medical fields
Recommended Scope and Sequence * This link will connect you to the scope and sequence which lists the recommended high school and postsecondary courses for students in this program of study. This information will be valuable when scheduling courses or investigating postsecondary options. It is recommended that students take the highest level academics possible in order to take full advantage of their program. These rigorous academics will provide a seamless transition into postsecondary education without remediation and provide a student with the general knowledge necessary for the industry.
Potential Earnings
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Job Titles
29-2051 Dietetic Technicians
31-1011 Home Health Aides
31-1012 Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants
31-9099 Healthcare Support Workers, All Other
39-9021 Personal and Home Care Aides
Articulation Agreements
Pennsylvania College of Technology
McCann's School of Business
Lincoln Technical Institute
Berks Technical Institute
Student Certifications
NOCTI - National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Certification
* Nursing Assisting
NATCEP
American Heart Assocaition-CPR W/AED
INSTRUCTOR
Mrs. Alice K. Bowers
Biography
I was born at an Air Force Base and lived in many areas of the country because my father served for 30 years as a member of the United States Air Force. I am also a veteran of the United States Air Force, having served five years as a military police officer. I have worked as a secretary and have been employed as a nurse in a doctor’s office and the Berks Heim. These experiences have helped me become the educator I am today. I currently reside in the Reading area with my husband, son and dog.
Date of hire: August 2004
Education
Reading Area Community College-Associate Degree-Nursing
Temple University-Vocational Education I Teaching Certification
Certifications
RN - Reading Area Community College
Teach the Educator – 2004
Nurse Aide Program Instructor - 2004 to present
American Heart Association CPR/AED - 2009
Experience
RN at local family practice office
Charge Nurse at Berks Heim for seven years
United States Air Force Law Enforcement Specialist for five years
Community service
HOSA Advisor - Pioneer Chapter
Webelos Den Leader - Shillington Pack 236
Interests
I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, reading books, and needle work.
Message
Students need to be dedicated and motivated to learn the information provided in the health science program. There is a lot of bookwork and skills that will be learned in the first and second year of the program. Each and every day something new is learned and students must want to learn new things. Parents should support their children and assist them as needed to help them grow as a student and a prospective health care worker.
INSTRUCTOR
Mrs. Linda L. Seidel, RN
Biography
As a nurse and teacher, I have worked more than 30 years in the health care field. My areas of concentration in nursing include critical care, kidney dialysis, intravenous therapy, and long-term care. I worked in acute care as well as long-term care and home care settings in staff and administrative positions as a Director of Nursing. As a nurse consultant, I developed IV Therapy programs for long-term care facilities and consulted for Joint Commission Accreditation. Early in my career, I taught on the post-secondary level and directed a medical secretarial program for nine years. I have always loved teaching in the classroom, hospital, or home care setting.
Date of hire: August 1994
Education
ADN/RN, cum laude, Alvernia College 1985
VOC II Certification, Temple University
Certifications
RN (PA and NJ)
IV & Central Line Certification
PICC Line Certification
Experience
McCann School of Business-Director, Medical Secretarial Course 1972-1983
Berks Heim, Reading Hospital, Saint Joseph Med. Ctr, Totalcare
Pharmacy Services, Professional HomeCare Service
Community service
HOSA Advisor for Heritage Chapter, HOSA Alumni Advisor, PENN HOSA Task Force Member
RedCross-RN since 1983 and Youth Services Committee since 1997
Toys for Tots, MS Walk, Humane Society since 1990
Advisory Committee of RACC RN & LPN Department since 1997
BTI Advisory Committee
Interests
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, knitting, and cooking.
I like to go to Hawk Mountain, Cape May, and Nantucket. I really enjoy taking Bandit, our dachshund, out for walks. I also enjoy spending time with my grandson, Nicholas.
Awards
Graduated cum laude from Alvernia College in 1985
Outstanding HOSA Advisor in Pennsylvania 2000 & Nation
Served on Steering Committee Governors Institute for Teachers
Advisor of PA & National Outstanding HOSA Chapter for six consecutive years
Message
An education in the Health Science Technology Field will open the doors to many opportunities and an exciting future in health care. Learn the skills and knowledge that will enable you to enter a fast-growing career field.
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