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Health Assisting is currently offered at Math Science Technology Preparatory School (MST)

Health Assisting courses provide students with an orientation to the healthcare industry and help refine their health care-related knowledge and skills. Topics covered include an overview of health care delivery; patient care, including assessment of vital signs, body mechanics, and diet, anatomy and physiology, identification and use of medical equipment and supplies, medical terminology, hygiene and disease prevention, first aid and CPR procedures, laboratory procedures, and ethical and legal responsibilities.

Program Course Sequence

9th Grade

Career & Financial Management

single period

10th Grade

Health Assisting 10

double period

11th Grade

Health Assisting 11

double period

12th Grade

Health Assisting 12

double period

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Areas of Study

Career Options

Work-Based Learning

  • Healthcare Careers

  • Anatomy and Physiology

  • Vital Signs

  • Health and Wellness

  • Role of Nurse Aide

  • Promotion of Safety

  • Clinical Skills

  • Basic Nursing Skills

  • Providing Specific Care

  • Certified Nurse Aide

  • Licensed Practical Nurse

  • Registered Nurse

  • Paramedic/EMT

  • Physical Therapist

  • Home Health Aide

  • Occupational Therapist

  • Required Supervised Clinical Experience

  • Service Learning

  • Industry-Based Projects

  • Guest Speakers

  • Industry Tours

  • Internships

  • Job Shadowing

  • CPR/First Aid Training

Articulation Agreement

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CC 150 - Care of Infants and Young Children - 3 credit hours

HU 100 - Human Interaction -
3 credit hours

SS 205 - Aging, Dying, and Death - 3 credit hours

To find out more about this program please contact the Career and Technical Education Office at 716-816-3700

For registration information: Visit Buffalo Schools' Student Placement & Registration Department

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