 New
Visions: Health Careers
Jay A. DeTraglia,
Director
Duilio
Viscusi,
Coordinator
Phone:
(518)
736-4330
FAX: (518)
736-4331
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This academically rigorous one-year program, located at Nathan
Littauer Hospital, is designed for high school seniors
interested in medical and health related professions.
Students enrolled in the New Visions Health Careers program
learn through traditional methods (lecture/discussion, reading
and research, writing and specific topic study) as well as
participation in clinical rotationsstructured
observations of medical professionals and procedures. These
experiences provide students an opportunity to directly learn
about the various health professions, appropriate patient care,
and the latest in medical treatments and testing.
English 12 and Social Studies 12 (Participation in Government
and Economics) are integrated into the health careers curriculum
offering a broad and rewarding learning opportunity.
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Program Objectives:
Speak and write in-depth about connections between school and
work.
Develop career plans based on knowledge gained through direct
health career experiences.
Develop independent and group learning skills to prepare for
college level education.
Apply previously learned academic knowledge and professional
skills to complete tasks and problem solve.
Clarify career goals, giving students a greater understanding
of the daily demands and rewards of a variety of career fields.
Develop the study/organizational skills and maturity to
transition to college studies.
Elements of Course Content:
Health Careers Exploration
Study of Diseases and Disorders
Clinical Observation
Professionalism
Anatomy & Physiology
Written and Oral communication
Medical Terminology
Medical Ethics
New Visions Program Application Requirements:
High school students interested in the New Visions Health
careers program should contact their guidance counselor to begin
the program application in February of their junior year.
Completion of the application form as soon as possible is
appreciated.
Required Program Components:
To participate in the program, the student must be a senior who
has:
Maintained a minimum of an 85% overall average while in high
school
Demonstrated a genuine interest in the health care field
Maturity to work with patients experiencing a wide variety of
medical conditions
The ability to work independently and collaboratively
Maintained an excellent attendance record throughout high
school. The New Visions Health Careers program is a
participation based program, thus attendance is vital to
success.
Met academic requirements for senior year status through home
school districts
Successfully completed 3 years of science
Successfully completed 3 years of math
Recommended by a high school guidance counselor and two
teachers
Completed a New Visions Health Careers application form and
personal interview
Download an application
here (PDF)
Requirements Upon Acceptance:
Due to the extent of patient contact at Nathan Littauer
Hospital, New Visions Health Careers students must meet the
following requirements:
Physical exam (must obtain appropriate form)
Mantoux Skin test (within one year of beginning of the
program)
Proof of Rubella immunity (1 vaccine after first
birthday/titer/medical examination)
Documentation of
above by family physician must be sent to: Gail Fisher, New
Visions Health Careers, HFM Career and Technical Center, 2755
State Highway 67, Johnstown, NY 12095. Phone 518-773-5636 or
e-mail questions to
gfisher@hfmboces.org. Information should be received by Mrs.
Fisher before July 31st of each school year.
Career Paths:
Practical Nurse
Respiratory Therapy
Business Manager
Radiology Technician
Pharmacy
Physicians Assistant
Medical Doctor
Physical/Occupational Therapist
Dentistry
High School credits earned:
English 12 (1
credit)
Participation in Government (1/2 credit)
Economics (1/2 credit)
College in the High School opportunities exist with the following
colleges/universities:
Students may earn
three (3) English credits (English 103) from Fulton-Montgomery
Community College through the College in the High School
program
Learn more about
College in the High School
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