Careers in the Health & Human Services are among the fastest growing areas of employment today. Students who successfully complete this program meet the entry-level requirements for a number of careers in the health services and human services fields. Beginning students generally divide into two major categories: Medical / Early Childhood Education.

The Medical group commonly sub-divides into nurses aide trainees, veterinary/animal hospital assistants, medical assistants, massage therapists, and rehabilitation assistants.

The Early Childhood Education group concentrates on development, education of infant to school-age groups, and the business opportunities in the child care industry.

All students cover health skills including infection control, nutrition, vital signs, first response emergency medical care, and human services skills including life span development, family crises, stress management. When licensing or certification is available, students will complete the required studies and practical experience necessary to meet licensing exam requirements. The nursing students are a good example of this process, each sitting for their state-licensing exam as part of the program. Classroom training takes place at the technical center. Clinical experiences take place at various locations throughout Lamoille and Caledonia county communities.

Taking advantage of state regulations allowing internships in the dental assistant and cosmetology fields, two new segments of the Health & Human Services Program are being designed. Students interested in dental assistant will divide their educational experience between the classroom and dental office "on the job" training. The cosmetology specialty will follow the same pattern meeting the required 2000 hours necessary before qualifying for the licensing exam. Cosmetology students will join the massage and human services students for the business-planning segment of the program.

Recommended Preparation: Reading and writing abilities, science aptitude, and mathematical. I skill.

Desirable Qualifications: Interest in working with people, good communication skills, reliability, neatness, self-discipline, and demonstrated initiative.

Program Areas of Concentration Available:
Accounting/Billing Medical Office
Medical/Dental Assistant
Home Health Aide
Pharmacy Clerk
Child Caregiver
Laboratory Aide
Physical/Occupational Therapy Aide
Eldercare
Nursing Assistant
School Instructional Aide
Veterinary Assistant
Cosmetology

Occupations Possible After High School:
Licensed Nurse Aide
Child Care/Eldercare Provider
Physical or Occupational Therapy Aide
Medical/Dental or Veterinary Assistant
School Instructional Aide

Careers Requiring Further Education:
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Registered Nurse (RN)
Social Worker
Physical, Occupational, Recreation Therapist
Teacher

1 Science {Health), or 1 Social Studies {Childhood Education)