Health Technologies

Healthcare is a growing field. Students benefit from hands-on learning and field experience in Biotechnology, Laboratory Science, Nutrition, Sports Medicine and Patient Care Technology. Students perform a variety of technical functions, including organizing and evaluating health information, compiling health statistics and coding diseases.

Students can earn certifications in:

Professional Rescuer CPR and AED with First Aid
American Heart Association Bloodborne Pathogens Training Part I
OSHA 10 Training Part I & II
State Tested Nursing Assistants
Certified Nurse Aide
Patient Care Tech
Phlebotomy
Junior Navigator – community Health Worker
Pharmacy Tech

Skills Taught

Biotechnology
Basic Lab Standard Operating Protocols
Basic Handling, Prep, Storage and Disposal of Equipment and Supplies
Weights and Measures
Pipetting
Basic Lab Safety
Glassware
Autoclaving

Microbiology

Aseptic Technique
Basic Cell Culture; Broth and Plate
Microbial Taxonomy and Classification
Colony Morphology
Basic Cell Staining

Biochemistry

Chemical Analysis of Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids and Enzymes
Separation Techniques: Chromatography, Centrifugation and Filtration
Making Solutions (Molarity/Molality)

Molecular Biology

Genetics
DNA Extraction
Gel Electrophoresis
Transformation
PCR
Restriction Enzyme Digest
Protein Isolation and Analysis
Spectroscopy

Documentation

Microsoft Office
Lab Notebooking

Career-Based Learning Opportunities

Clinical Lab Science
Allied Health Labs at UC
Phlebotomy Tech at Walgreens
Patient Care Tech Drake Hospital

Credentials and College Credit Opportunities

AP Human Geography
AP English Lit
AP Psychology
CPR/First Aid
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry, Safety and Health Certification
National Career Readiness Certificate (WorkKeys)
Up to three college credits are available in Medical Terminology

Career Opportunities

Biomedical Lab Assistant
Medical Lab Technician
Phlebotomist Lab Technician
Microbiology Generalist
Pharmacist

Student Organizations/Key Affiliations

Skills USA

Business Partners Connection

This is the advisory committee that assists with planning, evaluation and instruction.