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Delaware County Technical Schools

Health/Human Services >> Medical Careers

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This course is recommended for the college-bound senior who is interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare profession. In this program, the hospital becomes the classroom. Through a partnership with Crozer-Keystone Health System, students will rotate through various departments of the hospital. Students will observe many career opportunities and will work alongside medical professionals as they care for patients. The academic curriculum will include the study of: anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical terminology and abbreviations, safety, infection control, communication techniques, legal/ethical issues and responsibilities. Students will also learn basic patient care skills including: assessment of vital signs, first aid, assisting with activities of daily living, and sterile techniques. CPR training will also be offered. The challenging academic curriculum, patient care skills practicum and clinical rotation will help the students with future career choices in healthcare and prepare them for the next step in their education.
 
TEACHERS:  Rosemary Barakat,Mary Flanagan, Denise Kossuth and Christine Sekul
 
Locations:  Folcroft Campus, Crozer Chester Medical Center, Fitzgerald Mercy Hospital, Lankenau Hospital and Taylor Hospital