1. Welcome to Monmouth County Vocational School Keyport Ms. Fennessey RN,BSN

2. Health Occupations A 2 year program which introduces the student to entry level positions in healthcare. –Dietary Aide –Patient Care Assistant –Certified Nursing Assistant –Certified Homemaker Home Health Aide

3. Level 1 Topics of Study Introduction to medical terminology Introduction to anatomy and physiology Introduction to the role of the nursing assistant in long term care –Clinical rotation in a health and rehabilitation center Servsafe Program –National Restaurant Association Certification –Role of dietary aide in the nursing home –Clinical rotation included

4. Level 2 Topics of Study Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiology –Related diseases Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) –NJ Department of Health approved Certified Homemaker Home Health Aide (CHHA) –NJ Board of Nursing approved –Must be 18 years old American Heart Association CPR Certification Clinical rotation in local health and rehabilitation centers

5. HOSA Health Occupations Students of America New Jersey State Affiliation National Affiliation Level I and Level II HOSA participation Regional conference / competition in January State conference / competition in March

6. Math/Science Credits Career Technical Education - Math –5 credits Career Technical Education - Science –5 credits

7. Student Medical Requirements Physical Exam and Medical History Blood work Two step PPD (Mantoux) All requirements must be completed by September, prior to the start of clinical.