P-TECH Health Profession Program
P-TECH Program Located at: Henninger
Do you have an interest in science or medicine? Are you the kind of person who just wants to help people?
The Career Field:
Healthcare Professions are the fastest growing occupations in the United States. The U.S. Department of Labor predicts that by 2022, the need for health care workers will increase by more than 33 percent, with the increase of registered nurse positions alone expected to exceed 489,000 by 2031.
The Program:
The Health Professions program at Henninger provides an edge for students with a desire to enter a variety of health careers. Our program will introduce students to infection control, medical terminology, human growth and development, anatomy and physiology, structure and function of body systems, the study of diseases and the disease process, healthcare technology, medical ethics and jurisprudence, standards of professional conduct, patient communication and the fundamentals of patient care.
Career Opportunities:
- Medical Imaging
- Medical Biotechnology
- Medical Technology
- Nursing
- Physician
- Physician Assistant
- Physical Therapy
- Radiation Therapy
- Respiratory Therapy
Certificates
- First Aid CPR (rescue level)
- First Aid CPE (health provider)
