HEALTH CAREERS
Get your CNA! This is the first step to a foundation in the healthcare profession. Experience a journey tailored for those passionate about nursing and the medical field. This class offers a comprehensive study of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, and preparation for the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) certification, equipping you with invaluable skills for a fulfilling career in healthcare.
Welcome to our class designed for those who possess a servant heart, a drive to assist others, and a fascination with the human body but may not necessarily desire a science-based career.
If you are a hard worker who thrives on excelling academically and seek a career with the potential to save lives, this class is an excellent fit for you. Throughout this course, you will have the opportunity to obtain your Certified Nurse Aid (CNA) certification, which serves as the fundamental building block for a future in the healthcare field. As a CNA, you will learn essential skills such as bathing, dressing, and grooming patients. This class is particularly beneficial for students aspiring to pursue a path in nursing, as many nursing schools require CNA certification as a prerequisite for acceptance.
Get ready to embark on an exciting journey that will lay the foundation for a fulfilling career in the healthcare industry.
NURSING ASSISTANT
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Nursing Assistant is a one-year course for high school juniors and seniors which serves as a foundation for anyone preparing for employment in the healthcare field.
This course will provide you with the opportunity to obtain your CPR and CNA certifications as well as high school credit for Anatomy & Physiology.
After successful completion of this course, you will have gained your pre-requisites to enroll in the Advanced Health Careers, Medical Assisting, Medical Front Office, Pharmacy Technician, or Biomedical Sciences programs the following school year.
AREAS OF STUDY
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Core Medical Terminology
- Health Careers Core Curriculum
- Long Term Care Certified Nurse Aide
“If it wasn’t for Central Tech, I wouldn’t have built a strong foundation to provide care for individuals. Thanks to Central Tech and HOSA, I hold a state title in nursing skills.”
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For a clearer understanding on some of the topics, please see examples below. Not all examples are annual or on both campuses.
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Health Careers students at the Drumright campus have successfully acquired their CNA and Home Health Aid licenses! 👏
What an exciting way to end the school year!
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Kristin Miller, BSN, RN, a wound care nurse at Hillcrest Hospital, discusses various nursing specialties with students from our Medical Assisting and Health Careers classes at the Drumright campus.
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Be a lifesaver and donate blood. 🩸
Health Careers students at the Sapulpa campus organized a blood drive with the assistance of Oklahoma Blood Institute. A big thank you to all involved!
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Dr. Carla Harris from Dr. Carla Chiropractic spoke to our Health Careers class in Sapulpa on chiropractic care, its advantages, and the path to becoming a chiropractor. 🦴
She emphasized to students the significance of correct alignment, posture, and skeletal well-being. Additionally, she showcased the process of adjustments and the aspects chiropractors examine during these procedures.
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Dr. Michael Hyland from Hyland Physical Therapy and Wellness recently visited with our Health Careers students in Sapulpa. 🩺
He provided insights into Parkinson’s Disease and discussed their future responsibilities in caring for patients with this condition. Dr. Hyland also highlighted the importance of various healthcare roles in supporting individuals with Parkinson’s.
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Medical Assisting and Health Careers students from our Drumright campus visited the state capitol with @ok_hosa. 🩺
What an amazing opportunity for our students!
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Health Careers students on our Drumright campus are back at it this semester! 🩺
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It was a pleasure having @uofoklahoma Health Sciences and Career Exploration Bus on our Drumright campus! 🩺
It was a great opportunity for our health students to learn about the OU admissions process, explore seven different colleges within the OU Health Sciences Center, and participate in career exploration activities on the "bus."
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Giving = Living 💙
The blood drive hosted by our Health Careers students on the Sapulpa campus was a huge success, just as we anticipated. We were able to save 117 lives, a big thank you to our 39 blood donors! 💪
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Did you know there are approximately 92,000 lives saved annually by the use of CPR? This is one of the many things you`ll learn in Health Careers class. 🤓 Apply today! centraltech.info/healthcareers #centraltechHC #hosafhp #healthcareers
The Health Careers AM students at the Sapulpa campus assisted with keeping the Tulsa Homeless Shelter bundled up with clothing, blankets, coats, and more. Each student was beyond ready to give back as part of their community service for their student led organization, @hosafhp. #healthcareers #hosafhp #centraltechHC
Health Careers in Sapulpa had fun learning how to don and doff PPE after learning about infection control.
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Thank you Southwest Dairy Farmers for bringing your dairy cow out and educating the Advanced Health Careers, Health Careers, and CAD classes!
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Congratulations State HOSA Winners!
Health Careers student Jennifer Salazar won 2nd place in Nursing Assisting, Sapulpa High School. The Health Careers class on Central Tech’s Sapulpa campus was recognized as a 2021-2022 Silver Star Chapter.
Medical Front Office student Abbi Norman took 1st place HOSA extemporaneous writing. And her instructor Paula Estrada won HOSA Outstanding Postsecondary Advisor.
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Health Careers students at the Sapulpa campus are working hard in the lab before testing to become Certified Nurse Aides.
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The Health Careers class is ideal for the student interested in nursing or diving into many of the career options in the medical field. Students learn medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and information to help you choose from many health career options.
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Students in the Medical Front Office, Criminal Justice, and Health Careers classes practice CPR.
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Health Careers students on the Sapulpa campus had fun in their own escape room and scavenger hunt last week. The hands-on escape room required students to complete questions to give them a code to escape 4 rooms before finally escaping the lab. Students then participated in a scavenger hunt where they had to locate the correct QR codes on mannequins to open up medical websites to find new information about vital signs.
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Health Careers students at the Sapulpa campus have been learning about infection control. Friday they were able to practice how to properly put on and take off PPE (personal protective equipment).
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In May, Health Careers students on the Sapulpa campus participated in geriatric sensitivity training. They wore a neck brace to reduce neck mobility and suits that added weight to their arms, legs, and torso. They also wore gloves and glasses that mimicked potential age-related disorders.
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“You can be the reason someone lives, the reason someone wants to not give up, or the reason someone isn’t depressed or lonely because their family isn’t able to come see them because of COVID. You can be the hand they are needing to hold, arm they just need to touch, or hug they need to feel the warmth of someone because maybe the person they want to hug isn’t able to come see them. I will never take for granted this job and the things I can do for others. I am forever grateful for this class and the things they have taught me, not only about the career, but about putting things into perspective differently! Be the difference and go out there and be the best!”
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Certified Nurse Aides receive a median annual salary of $38,130. For those who pursue a nursing career, Licensed Practical Nurses make $59,730 on average while the median pay for Registered Nurses is $86,070.
This class serves as an introduction to the health field, specifically for those interested in nursing. Completers of this class move on to choose one of Central Tech’s other health/medical classes and career paths.
- CPR
- First Aid
- Certified Nurse Aide-Long Term Care with Home Health Care Aide Deeming – Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR Certification – American Heart Association
- OSHA 10 for Heath – Career Safe (Sapulpa)
- Stop the Bleed
- Students: High School
- Campus: Drumright, Sapulpa
- Times: Morning, Afternoon
- School Year: August-May
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- Biomedical Sciences
- Medical Assisting
- Medical Front Office
- Pharmacy Technician
- Practical Nursing
- Surgical Technology
- Certified Medication Aide (short-term)
- Certified Nursing Aide (short-term)
- EMT/Paramedic (short-term)
- Medication Administration Technician (short-term)
- Phlebotomy (short-term)
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