- Eastern Westmoreland Career and Technology Center
- Health Occupations
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Instructor: Mrs. Lindsey Smetak, RN, BS
Phone: 724-539-9788 x314
Email: lindsey.smetak@ewctc.net
CAREER PATHWAYS
Nurse Aide to Licensed Practical
Nurse to Registered Nurse
Certified Occupational Therapy
Assistant to Occupational Therapist
Medical Office Assistant
Medical Coder
Medical Assistant to Phlebotomist
Medical Assistant
COLLEGE PATHWAYS
St. Vincent
Gannon
Wetmoreland County Community College
Pennsylvania College of Technology
INDUSTRY PARTNERS
Bethlen Communities
Westmoreland Manor
Mountainview Specialty Care Center
Loyalhanna Care Center
Redstone Highlands Excela Health
UPMC
CERTIFICATIONS
Heartsaver CPR and First Aid - 1st year students
Nurse Aide Certification - 2nd year students
BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid - 3rd year students
Home Health Care Direct Patient Caregiver - 3rd year students
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Health Occupations Technology is a combination of subject matter and clinical education designed to prepare individuals for positions in the health field.
TEACHER QUOTE: “Practice, Practice, Practice"
3 YEAR BREAKDOWN
Year 1
Medical terminology through anatomy, physiology and research of diseases, testing and therapeutic procedures. Research and exposure to the many different health care careers .Year 2
State approved Nurse Aide Training Program
Basic Nursing Care
113 Hours of Training
40.5 Theory
32.5 Laboratory
40.0 Hands-on clinical training at Bethlen Home
Year 3
Clinical Medical Assisting:
phlebotomy, ECG technician, assisting with exams and minor surgery.
Administrative Medical Assisting:
billing, scheduling and office management.