premedical professions
Premedical Professions is a fast-paced class where junior students will earn a CTAG credit for Medical Terminology, learn how to assess a patient, and be exposed to a variety of medical careers. In the senior year, students will participate in an internship and test to earn their *STNA certification. STNA training requires clinical hours to be completed at clinical sites throughout the community. These clinical sites may require certain additional vaccinations and testing.
Students should consider Premedical Professions if they are interested in the following careers:
Nursing
Physician
Respiratory Therapist
Pharmacy Tech or Pharmacist
STNA
Medical Coding
Medical Assisting
Skill Necessary for Success
Written and verbal communication
Creative problem solving
Empathy in dealing with people
Ability to follow directions and assume responsibility
Interested in health and science
Ability to read a ruler, tape measure and weight scales
Basic reading and comprehension skills
Basic math skills
Finger and manual dexterity
Ability to stand for long periods of time
Tolerant working with blood and other bodily fluids
Ability to respond in emergency situations
Kimberly Woodruff woodruffki@alliancecityschools.org
*STNA Testing site states that “you may not test if you have any type of physical limitation (excluding pre-arranged ADA’s) that would prevent you from performing your duties as an STNA. (Examples: cast, arm/leg braces, crutches, etc.) Call D&SDT at (877)851-2355 immediately if you are on doctor’s orders. You must image and email, ohio@hdmaster.com or fax, (419)422-8328, a doctor’s order within three (3) business days of your scheduled exam day to qualify for a free reschedule.”