Health Technology

Health Technology is an exciting 2-year career-focused program that prepares students for a wide range of healthcare careers. In this program, students will develop essential patient care skills, including:

Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA: fka STNA): Learn how to provide basic patient care, such as bathing, dressing, and assisting with daily living activities. Develop compassion and communication skills to work directly with patients.
Earning your Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification: Develop hands-on experience in phlebotomy while mastering the techniques for drawing blood samples safely and efficiently. Understand the importance of proper specimen collection and handling, along with the importance of patient comfort and safety.
Learning proper medical record documentation: Gain experience documenting patient information, vital signs, and medical histories accurately and confidentially. Understand the role of medical records in healthcare.
Gaining proficiency in first aid & basic life support (CPR): Acquire the skills to respond effectively in emergencies. Learn how to perform CPR and provide immediate care for injuries and illnesses.
Introduction to dental assisting: Explore the duties of a dental assistant, such as sterilizing instruments, assisting the dentist during procedures, and providing patient education.
Earning college credit in Medical Terminology: Get a head start on your college education by earning credits in this foundational healthcare course. Understand the language of medicine and build a strong vocabulary for your future career.

Through hands-on training, real-world experiences, and work-based learning opportunities, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to thrive in the dynamic healthcare industry. Whether your passion lies in direct patient care, medical laboratory work, or administrative roles, the Health Technology program will provide you with a strong foundation to launch your career in the rapidly growing healthcare field.

Students will learn to:

Perform a wide range of medical procedures in various healthcare careers
Experience clinical instruction at healthcare facilities
Develop professional work ethics, medical skills, and patient/client care

POTENTIAL CAREERS
Nurse/Nurse Aid
Medical/Dental Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant
Lab Technician
Respiratory Therapist
Radiology Technician
EMT
Phlebotomy Technician

INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (fka: STNA)
AHA: CPR /First Aid
ODH Hearing
ODH Vision
OSHA 10-hour General Industry (Healthcare)

NHA: Certified Phlebotomy Technician

CAREER TECHNICAL STUDENT ORGANIZATION
HOSA--Health Occupations Students of America

COLLEGE CREDIT OPTIONS

While attending Vantage Career Center, Vantage students have the opportunity to participate in college credit plus courses. Contact Student Services for more information.

CAREER ADVANCED PLACEMENT

Career Pathways

A Career Pathway is a collective look at education, training, wage, and outlook information for related occupations. The Vantage Health Technology program can be part of the Career Pathways listed below. Whether a student is interested in going to college, getting a certificate, or working right after high school, career pathways can be customized for any ambition or plan.

Health Sciences

Human Services