This program is open to high school seniors interested in learning about a variety of high demand health and emergency medical careers before entering college. Utilizing classroom instruction, professional speakers and real-life experiences at local health-related facilities, students will establish a solid foundation for pursuing a career in the fast-growing field of healthcare. Students will receive First Responder Training and may earn credit in a related college course.
Contact Information
SUE STRONG
Columbia-Greene Educational Center
(518) 828-4157 • sstrong@questar.org
LISA GILBERT
Rensselaer Educational Center
(518) 273-2264 • lgilbert@questar.org
Health and Emergency Medical Careers - FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS ONLY
Characteristics of a successful student:
- A strong interest in some or all course material
- Open-minded, eager to learn about new things
- Excellent attendance
- Interest and some ability in technical area
- Parental support of the career and technical education (CTE) program
Courses strongly recommended to take prior to enrollment at home school district:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Integrated Algebra
- Algebra II/Trigonometry
Curriculum and materials used:
- New York State Health Occupations Core Curriculum
- Basic Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology
- 21st Century Communication Skills
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Health Care Professional which includes Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillation (AED)
- Training as a Certified First Responder
- Diversified Health Occupation, 7th edition
College credit available through the program:
TO BE DETERMINED – conversations with colleges are underway
Related career opportunities:
- EMT/Paramedic
- Medical Technologist
- Phlebotomist/Laboratory services
- Physical and Occupational Therapy
- Radiologic Technologist/Medical Imaging
- Registered Nurse
- Respiratory Therapist
Licensing:
None
Technical endorsement:
TO BE DETERMINED
Consultant Committee:
In development with Columbia Memorial Hospital
RATING CRITERIA:
This graph represents nine data points that are considered important when assessing CTE program effectiveness at Questar III. A lower (or higher) rating than the average may only tell part of “the story” for why that rating is lower or higher. It is important not to simply assume that a lower rating in an area is an indicator of lower quality, or a less valuable rating. Instead, when looking at all nine ratings, it is important to discuss why a CTE program received that rating.