Career Majors

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Northwest Tech offers the following career majors within the Health Science Cluster.

Therapeutic Services Pathway Career Majors

Advanced Acute Care Nursing Assistant) - Fairview Campus only
The Health Careers Core Curriculum (Technology Center), Medical Terminology and Anatomy And Physiology are included in this major.  Students in this career major complete a long-term care career major and the first two courses of the Licensed Practical Nurse career major.  . The advanced acute care nursing assistant cares for patients with routine healthcare needs, bedside care, and basic nursing procedures. Students must pass the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s certification exam for long term care assistants to work in most facilities as nursing assistants.

EMR Emergency Medical Responder - Alva Campus only
In this Career Major, students complete the Health Careers Core Curriculum (Technology Center), Core Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology, Core First Aid and Healthcare Provider CPR. Additionally, they learn how to treat and assess patients in emergency medical and trauma situations, including how to treat patients in shock and those who are unconscious. The major is designed for firefighters, law enforcement personnel, industry and first response providers and it prepares students for testing and registration through the Oklahoma State Department of Health or NREMI as EMR.

Emergency Medical Technician - Alva Campus only
In this Career Major, students complete the Health Careers Core Curriculum (Technology Center), Core Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology, Core First Aid and Healthcare Provider CPR. Additionally, they learn how to treat and assess patients in emergency medical and trauma situations, including how to treat patients in shock and those who are unconscious. The major is designed for firefighters, law enforcement personnel, industry and first response providers and it prepares students for testing and registration through the Oklahoma State Department of Health or NREMI as EMR.

Feeding Assistant - Fairview Campus only
In this Career Major, students in this major will learn about the nutritional needs of residents in a long-term care facility. They will also learn about communication and interactions involving the residents and staff. In addition, they will learn about the challenges and safety procedures of this profession. Students will also complete Core Healthcare Provider CPR/First Aid course. This Health Careers Core Curriculum (Technology Center) core is required as part of this career major.

Nursing Assistant - Alva Campus and Fairview Campus
This career major is idea for the high school student who is interested in nursing. The occupational outcomes is a long term care certified nursing aide that is qualified to work in long term care facilities. This career major will also allow the completer the opportunity to gain advanced standing credit in a licensed practical nurse career major.

Physical Therapy Aide - Alva Campus only
In this Career Major, students complete the Health Careers Core Curriculum (Technology Center), Core Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology, Core First Aid and Healthcare Provider CPR. A physical therapy aide has many duties such as keeping the treatment area clean and prepped and assisting patients in preparation for treatment. Many physical therapy aides also have clerical duties such as paperwork, maintaining patient records, and making sure that supplies are in stock. In addition to the physical therapy aide courses include courses in ethics and law, patient care, clerical skills, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, agents and modalities. Students practice in a variety of settings as chosen by the instructor.

Practical Nursing - Alva Campus only
Core Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology as well as Long Term Care Aide are included in this career major. This career major prepares the student to become a licensed practical nurse, an important member of the health care team who works under the supervision or direction of a registered nurse, licensed physician or dentist. Students will learn the role of the LPN and how to care for a variety of patients including geriatric, pediatric, oncology, and pre/post operative patients. Students will learn how to identify patient problems, identify appropriate interventions and evaluate nursing care. Graduates of this career major will be eligible take the NCLEX-PN and become licensed through the Board of Nursing.

Restorative Aide - Fairview Campus only
This major allows students the opportunity to complete the requirements for being a long-term care aide and to continue their education to be a restorative aide. Restorative aides focus their care on patients in long term care facilities and they may help in the rehabilitation with patients with physical and mental impairments. Students must obtain CNA certification prior to completing the restorative care courses in the major. In this Career Major, students complete the Health Careers Core Curriculum (Technology Center), Core Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology. Also, Core First Aid and Healthcare Provider CPR is included in this career major.

Student Athletic Training Aide - Alva Campus only
In this Career Major, students complete the Health Careers Core Curriculum (Technology Center), Core Medical Terminology and Anatomy and Physiology, Core First Aid and Healthcare Provider CPR. Students will also be provided a history and introduction to the athletic training profession and an introduction to pharmacology and nutrition. They will learn to recognize, evaluate, and provide care to athletic injuries including how to wrap, tape, and fit equipment according to safety regulations. In addition, patient care and exercises and their functions will also be covered. Students practice in a variety of settings as chosen by the instructor.

Last updated on 6/9/15