Download - Allied Health Sciences (AHS)
A College Tech Prep Program for those interested in health careers
Mrs. Sofia Ext. 2508Mrs. Wallace Ext. 2305
This may be the program for you!
College – bound curriculum with the possibility of earning articulated College credits while still in high school
A high school and college career partnership linked to business, industry and labor
The hope is to create a seamless pathway from high school to college to career
In AHS, we follow state guidelines to prepare the student with the required background & skills necessary for success in their chosen healthcare career
Reliable? Caring? Eager to learn
new things? Open to new
ideas? Flexible? A problem solver? A team player?
Open to all Lorain County students:
Recommended 2.75 GPA or higher. Completed Algebra I with a “B” or better. Completed Biology with a “B” or better. Must have an acceptable attendance
record (less than 5 days a semester) Recommended: Passed all OGT’s Have up-to-date immunization
status(MMR, Tetanus & Hepatitis) Transportation required in senior year for
clinical days
2 year program starting in junior year. ½ day program Juniors come in the morning 7:50-10:20 Seniors come in the afternoon 11:53 -2:14 Can receive up to 17 articulated college credits
upon completing 2 years in the program (after meeting all criteria)
Completion certificates- BBP, Fire Safety, PPE, First Aid, CPR, EKG, etc.
Many additions to your resume
American Heart Association CPR:◦ 2 yrs.
American Safety & Health Institute
◦ 2 yrs “Disaster” drill Possible 2 college
credits
Medical Terminology internet course (3 credits)
Body Structure & Function (Anatomy & Physiology) (3 credits)
General Pathology (2 credits)
Patient Care (1 credit) Optional STNA (Nurse
Assistant) training in the summer. (5 credits)
SDEV 101-student development for LCCC (1 credit)
To “articulate” means “to join” We are joined with LCCC in the Lorain
County Consortium As College Tech Prep students, you are
registered with LCCC and receive an ID To receive articulated credits, students
must complete the full 2 years in the program.
You are not required to attend LCCC.
Career exploration
Team building Study skills Employability Safety & infection
control Wellness Basic patient care
Field trips Work-based Learning at local Assisted Living
facilities Nurse/other health careers shadow days Hospice Volunteer training Visits from LCCC faculty & health care
professionals Extended clinical visits in Senior year Ropes course HOSA competitions
Fill out a Lorain County JVS application (on line at www.lcjvs.com)
Specify the “Allied Health Sciences” program as your #1 choice!
Come to the Lorain County JVS Open house with your parents on Sunday, February 9th
Any questions???? Contact Mrs. Wallace at ext. 2305(e-mail [email protected]) or Mrs. Sofia at ext. 2508 (e-mail [email protected])
Go to the website: www.lcjvs.com for more information about attending Lorain County JVS
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