Functioning as a member of the health care team

Care team members

Providing basic care needs

Understanding body systems and disorders

Performing nursing procedures

Meeting nutrition needs

Identify first aid concepts

Understanding life span development

Demonstrate knowledge and use of safety practice

Obtaining employment

Blue scrubs                 

Lab jacket (optional)

Watch with second hand

White shoes 

2-step mantoux test (seniors)

Criminal clearance (seniors)                        

Diversified Health Occupations, 6^th Edition; Louise Simmers; 2004.

Nursing Assistant Care; Susan Alvare, Diane Dugan, & Jetta Fuzy; 2005.

Dean Vaughn Medical Terminology 350, 2^nd Edition; Workbook & Videotape Series.

Dean Vaughn Basic Human Anatomy, Workbook & Videotape Series, 1998.

Consulate Retirement Village of North Strabane – Canonsburg, PA 

Consulate Retirement Village – North Strabane, PA

Town View Health Center, Canonsburg, PA                               

Articulation Agreements:

California University of Pennsylvania – Health Technology

Community College of Allegheny County – Medical Assistant, Advanced

ICM School of Health & Business Careers – Health Information Technician; Medical Assistant; Medical Assisting Management

ICM School of Health & Business Careers – Business Administration

ICM School of Health & Business Careers – Medical Patient Care Assistant

Pennsylvania College of Technology – Nursing

Pittsburgh Technical Institute – Health Assistant

Post-Secondary Training Options:

California University of Pennsylvania – Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program

Community College of Allegheny County – Medical Assistant; Medical Laboratory Technician; Medical Transcription; Registered Nurse

ICM School of Health & Business Careers – Medical Assisting Management; Medical Office Administration; Occupational Therapy Assistant

Penn Commercial – Medical Assistant; Massage Therapy

Washington Hospital School of Nursing – Registered Nurse Program

Western Area CTC – Licensed Practical Nursing Program

Potential Careers:

Nursing Assistant

Medical Office Secretary

Home Health Aide 

Nursing Skills:

Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Instructing — Teaching others how to do something.

Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Time Management — Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Service Orientation — Actively looking for ways to help people.

Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.

Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Wages and Employment Trends:

Median Wages (2009)                                           11.56 hourly, $24,040 annually

Employment (2008)                                                   1,470,000 employees

Projected Growth (2008-2018)                              Faster than average (14% to 19%)

Projected Need (2008-2018)                                 422,300 additional employees