Lorain County JVS - Mrs. Sofia - Allied Health Sciences

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Senior Recognition Ceremony
May 24, 2012
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
To be held at The Palace Theatre in Lorain. Admittance by ticket only! Contact the Lorain County JVS High School Office for additional information and tickets 440-774-1051 x2270

Lorain County JVS -> Mrs. Sofia -> Allied Health Sciences

Mrs. Sofia - Allied Health Sciences

College Tech prep is a high school and college career path linked to business, industry and labor that insures a specified seamless pathway from high school to college to careers, meeting Ohio’s technological employment needs.

Allied Health Sciences is a 2-year College Tech Prep program that prepares students for a range of health care and related careers. By integrating academic and technical instruction, it better prepares the student to continue their education at a two-year college, enter a hospital sponsored nursing program or pursue a baccalaureate degree at a four-year college.

This program follows state approved Technical Standards developed by the Lorain County Tech Prep Consortium. With these guidelines and the support of Lorain County Community College, a unique high school experience will prepare the student with the needed background and skills in order to succeed in the health care field of their choice.

This program is open to all students in Lorain County with an interest in health careers. It is recommended students carry a 2.75 GPA, complete Algebra I and Biology with a “B” or better average and have passed all sections of the Ohio Graduation test by the end of the junior year. Classes meet five days a week for 150 - minute blocks, so regular attendance is extremly important. Juniors meet in the morning and seniors in the afternoon.

Program Highlights:

•Get the best of both worlds! You can still take academic courses at your home school, while experiencing College Tech Prep at the JVS.
•Meet and speak to college instructors at LCCC – each Allied Health program is represented.
•Potential to earn college credits – 19 as of 2010!
•Earn certification in CPR
•Earn certification in First Aid
•Exposure to a wide variety of health Careers
•Participate in observations/volunteerism/internships in the health care field
•Learn more about study skills for college, career exploration, teamwork, professionalism, employability, infection control, basic patient care, Body Structure & Function, Medical Terminology, General Pathology, Medical Assisting, communication skills and Nutrition just to name a few topics covered in the program.

Any Questions? Feel free to contact Mrs. Holly Sofia at LCJVS @ 440-774-1051, ext. 2508, hsofia@lcjvs.net or Susan Wallace @ 440-774-1051, ext. 2305, swallace @lcjvs.net

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