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Teacher: Cathy Freda
Grades:  12th Grade
Phone Number: (845) 295-4169
Where learning is fun!
 
 
 
 
Program Description:   New Vision Health is a one year program that is an academically rigorous program for high achieving college bound seniors interested in the healthcare field.  This interdisciplinary immersion program is based at Liberty High School, with a full or half day option for students.  Students explore health career opportunities within a variety of healthcare facilities.  This program is open to carefully selected Seniors who meet the admission criteria.

 

Topics of Study

Ø      Integrated academic and technical instruction.

Ø      Communication and critical thinking skills.

Ø      Specific health career responsibilities and skills.

Ø      Honors Economics; English 12 honors; Anatomy & physiology.

Ø      Government 12 Honors- Syracuse University Public Affairs 101 (3 credit college course)

Ø      English Comp I (3 credit college course SCCC)

 

Where learning is fun!!Internships: 

Ø      Physician offices; pharmacy; school nurse; physical/occupational/speech therapy; radiology; nutrition and dietary careers; respiratory therapy; medical assisting; laboratory services; emergency care; nurse practitioner; anesthesiology; and more.

Ø      Other allied health services: healthcare administration; social services; case management; etc.

Ø      Long term care (nursing home and rehabilitation centers); acute care facilities (hospitals).
 
 

Student Interests and Aptitudes:

Ø      Admission criteria include an anticipated 80 or above average in Regents Living Environment and Math A, as well as a cumulative average of B (85) or higher in high school.

Ø      Student must have a strong academic background.

Ø      Ability to work in teams, communicate effectively and utilize critical thinking skills.

 

Career Opportunities:

Ø      Program is designed for students who plan to attend college and major in a health related field of study; (pre-med, biology, pharmacy, nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, or other allied health fields).
Ambulance             Certifications:                                          

           Ø      CPR/AED; First Aid- option              

 

Articulations:

Ø      SUNY Tech Community Colleges – Individualized advanced standing for Health Occupations core ŸColumbia-Green Community College ŸBryant & Stratton ŸThe College of Health Professionals at SUNY Upstate Medical University and  Sullivan County Community College ŸHelene Fuld College of Nursing ŸSUNY Ulster Community College

Ø      Excelsior College – 6 credits elective Anatomy & Physiology

 

Academic Credit:* may be awarded from Home School District

Ø      Career and Financial Management; Anatomy and physiology; *High School Health

 

Course Requirements:

Ø      Successful completion of application process to determine eligibility into program.

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New Vision Health Classroom

Ø      $60 for uniforms, physical, PPD, and lab work* $165 (if documentation not sufficient)

            Physical and PPD – no cost if done at BOCES.
Last Modified on January 24, 2013