Health Professions

L1 Health Professions (92060)

This is the first in a series of three- year courses for the Health Professions Career and Technical Education program.
The topics covered in this course include: Promotion of Safety, History and Trends of Health Care, Health Care Systems,
Careers in Healthcare, Personal and Professional Qualities of a Health Care Worker, Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
in Health Care, Computers and Technology in Health Care, Human Growth and Development, Cultural Diversity,
Nutrition and Diets, and Introduction to Infection Control. Medical Terminology will be embedded within this course as
it relates to the topics covered.

L2 Health Professions (92070)

This is the second in a series of three-year courses for the Health Professions Career and Technical Education program.
The topics covered in this course include: Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body, Geriatric Care, Medical Math,
Vital Signs, and First Aid and Infection Control. Medical Terminology will be embedded within this course as it relates
to the topics covered. *Recognizing & Reporting Child Abuse Certification and PA DHS Personal Home Care Direct
Training/Adult Residential Care Licensing will be available during the course.

L3 Health Professions (92080)

This is the third in a series of three-year courses for the Health Professions Career and Technical Education program.
The topics covered in this course are directly related to specific career pathways including: Dental Assistant Skills,
Laboratory Assistant Skills, Medical Assistant Skills, Nurse Assistant Skills, Physical Therapy Skills, and Business and
Accounting Skills. Preparing for the World of Work is also presented which includes cover letters, developing a resume,
completing job application forms, job interviewing skills, determining net income and calculating/balancing a budget.
*OSHA 10-Hour General Industry (Health Care) Certification and AHA Health Care Provider CPR Certification will be
available during this course.

Pathways

Home Care Aide, Nurse
Assistant, CNA, RN,
Physician Assistant, and
other related careers.