General Information
The Health Careers Certification program is committed to planning, development and implementation of an individualized performance-based instructional delivery system. This allows an individual to begin at various entry points and progress through the course at his/her own pace depending on individual needs, health career interest, abilities and occupational objectives.
Wes Watkins Technology Center and the Health Careers Certification program provide a learning environment and instruction students need to develop the skills, attitudes and knowledge necessary for successful integration into the world of work. Health care delivery systems are changing with advances in technology supplying new methods of processing information. With these changes there is a constant demand for knowledgeable, competent health care workers. The educational training at WWTC's Health Careers Certification program is constantly being evaluated to keep pace with the changing health care industry.
The Health Careers Certification curriculum covers a rigorous core of information that is important to the entire health occupation cluster. A skilled instructor will supplement, personalize and structure this material to meet the specific individual learning needs. On-the-job experience (OJE)/internship is a required part of the curriculum. The Health Careers Certification program is designed for the development of the whole person as a positive step toward the achievement of personal goals and ambitions.
Articulation/Advanced Standing: Wes Watkins Technology Center offers students who have taken the HST curriculum the opportunity to receive credit for work they have completed. The curriculum for the courses in Health Careers Certification has been aligned with other health occupations courses. Students who have completed the curriculum and fulfilled certain requirements may be eligible to receive advanced standing in other health occupation classes at WWTC: Anatomy & Physiology, Surgical Technology & Practical Nursing Basic Medical Terminology, Surgical Technology & Practical Nursing Advanced Medical Terminology, and Medical Office Technology.
Course Outline
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Medical Terminology
- Safety
- Universal Precautions
- Infection Control
- CPR
- First Aid
- Communications
- Legal and Ethics
- Vital Signs
- Medical Math
- Computer Literacy
- Career Success
- Critical Thinking
- Certified Nurse's Aide*
- Certified Home Health Aide *
- EKG Technician*
- Clinical Medical Assisting Phlebotomy*
- CPR*
- First Aid
- Veterinary Aide
- Physical Therapy Aide
- Radiology Aide
- Respiratory Care Aide
*Certification Available
Prepare for a Career...
- Home Health Care
- Long Term Care Facilities
- Medical Office
- EKG
- Laboratory
- Nursing
- Physical Therapy
- Sports Medicine/Athletic Training
- Radiology
- Veterinary Medicine
College Credit
The HCC program has been approved and qualifies for college credit through a cooperative agreement with Seminole State College. Adult students may receive college credits for application toward an associate in applied science degree. High school students may receive advanced standing credit for their career and technology education courses after successfully completing 12 credit hours on the campus and paying the minimal transcription fees.
Student Organization
Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) is a service organization for students who are enrolled in health career programs. HOSA provides opportunities for students to enhance their personal and leadership qualities through individual and group projects and through skill competitions which are held on local, state and national levels.
For more info on Health Careers Certification contact the instructors
Cindy Rose at crose@wwtech.org or Linda Scott at lscott@wwtech.org
