Health Careers
2 Year Program
Harkness, Kenton, Potter
Students will learn the skills to be a supportive caregiver through clinical experiences in a variety of health care environments including long term care facilities and hospitals. Topics of study include: anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, infection control, legal and ethical responsibilities, vital signs \and conversions, professional communication, personal health and wellness, and physical, mental, emotional, and social developments. During clinical rotations, students perform personal care procedures, learn to take vital signs, and assist patients with mobility using crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
Program Highlights
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Get hands-on experience in a variety of health care
environments including long term care facilities, hospitals, and an internship during your senior year. -
Develop personal and professional growth in an engaging
environment. -
Tour acute care facilities, hospitals, UB’s Gross Anatomy Lab,
colleges, and the Gates Vascular Institute Brain Museum.
College Agreements
- Bryant & Stratton College
- Mohawk Valley Community College
- SUNY Canton
- SUNY Erie
Additional Information
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Uniforms are required to be purchased by students and
worn during on-site clinical experiences. -
Current physical required in fall of Junior year and must
maintain updates physical for the entire two years -
Additional steps are necessary to become a Certified
Nursing Assistant. -
Certifications in BLS, First Aid, Blood Borne Pathogens,
Stop the Bleed, Narcan Administration, and a CNA
opportunity at the end of Senior year.
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Instructor Information
Harkness Career & Technical Center
(716) 961-4070
Linda Plewik
Candace Santana
Kenton Career & Technical Center
(716) 961-4010
Jonnie O'Connor
Margaret Holler
Potter Career & Technical Center
(716) 821-7331
Michelle Montaldi