Medical Education

Medical Education is a must for students who want to go into the medical field or who aren't quite sure yet! 

Overview

Students successfully completing the courses in this program may qualify for college credit through Articulation Agreements with various area colleges and universities. 

MEDICAL EDUCATION I (5281/2)
FULL YEAR – 1 CREDIT 
(GRADES 9-12)

This course is designed to give students an opportunity to explore many different healthcare careers through class work and work-based learning opportunities. They will learn and demonstrate skills that are required for health care professionals within various healthcare settings. Students will gain the understanding of Healthcare systems, Communication, Basic Anatomy, Medical Terminology, Legal and Ethical issues in Healthcare, Health Maintenance practices, Infection Control and workplace safety. Students are given the opportunity to learn about & earn AHA CPR/AED/First Aid certification. Clinical skills will be taught with CDC precautions taken. Articulation agreements with post-secondary are Macomb Community College and Ferris State University. 

MEDICAL EDUCATION II (5291/2)
FULL YEAR – 2 HOURS/2 CREDITS
(GRADES 10-12)

Students will continue to research and study different health occupations during this two-hour block class.  Students will continue their learning of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology.  Students will learn technical skills such as moving a patient, bathing/caring for a patient, feeding a patient, taking vital signs, obtaining height/weight of a patient, etc.  Students are taught CPR and will receive certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).  Please be aware that the Covid-19 and the Influenza vaccine may be required for work-based learning activities. This course can count as a FOURTH YEAR MATH CREDIT. 

Credential Available:  Starting Fall 2022-Patient Care Technician in Medical Education 3

PREREQUISITE: Receiving a B or better in Medical Education I.

MEDICAL EDUCATION III (5311/2)
FULL YEAR – 2 HOURS/2 CREDITS      
GRADE 12)

The focus of this course is to build on the past competencies of Medical Education 1 and Medical Education 2.  Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to take the Patient Care Technician Certification (CPCT/A) Exam.  The CPCT/A credential covers the following content:  patient care; compliance, safety and professional responsibility, infection control; phlebotomy; and EKG.  Successful completion of a medical assistant training program is required to be qualified to take the CPCT/A exam.  Students must be no more than 12 months from completing their high school graduation to be qualified to earn the credential, which is awarded on a provisional basis until a diploma is issued and verified.  The credential is valid for two years; renewal requires 10 continuing education credits and payment of a renewal fee.  Students are taught CPR and will receive certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).  Please be aware that the Covid-19 and the Influenza vaccine may be required for work-based learning activities.  This course can count as a FOURTH YEAR MATH CREDIT. 

Credential Available:  Starting Fall 2022-Patient Care Technician in Medical Education 3

PREREQUISITE: Receiving a B or better in Medical Education II.