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PTECH classes at SUNY Cobleskill

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New Visions: Health Careers

The HFM CTE New Visions Health course is an academically rigorous one year program for high school seniors. The classroom is located on-site at Nathan Littauer Hospital where students participate daily in structured clinical observations of varied medical professionals and procedures, while integrating learning through traditional methods
such as lecture, discussion, reading, research, and writing.

These experiences provide students with an opportunity to directly learn and observe the various health professions and appropriate patient care, along with the latest in medical treatments, testing and technologies. Admissions criteria for this program includes a completed application, interview, and a minimum GPA of 85.

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
Potential Career Paths:
  • Practical Nurse
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Business Manager
  • Radiology Technician
  • Pharmacy
  • Physician’s 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.

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