Health Occupations is a two-year program offering theory and practical experience for high school students interested in the medical and health care professions. Students are introduced to multiple facets of long-term care, basic nursing procedures, patient rights, ethical practices, medical terminology, and body systems. Students will have the opportunity to earn a NYS license as a Certified Nursing Assistant and CPR & First Aid certification. This training includes a minimum of 108 hours in a long-term care clinical setting.
Students are provided with embedded internship experiences and the opportunity to earn a Career and Technical Endorsement on their diploma by successfully passing an industry-standard technical assessment.
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