MEDICAL PROFESSIONS Career Options Positions are available for qualified employees in: Physicians’ Offices Hospitals Ambulatory Care Centers Extended Care Facilities Insurance Companies
Future Opportunities with Further Education Laboratory Technician Licensed Practical Nurse Medical Assistant Physician Pharmacy Technician Phlebotomist Registered Nurse Respiratory Therapist/Assistant Radiographic Technician Sterilization Technician Ultrasound Technician
High School Credit Junior Year Medical Professions: 3.0 Technology: .5
You enjoy multitasking. You have a caring personality. You work well under pressure. You might want to consider a career in the medical field. Modern technology and medicine have added years to people’s lives and have improved their quality of life. As a result, the healthcare industry is one of the major growth areas in employment. As a Medical Professions student, you will learn to perform routine administrative and clinical procedures to keep the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors and optometrists running smoothly. In addition, you will receive hands-on instruction in providing nursing care in skilled nursing facilities and/or hospitals.
Medical Professions 2.0 Science: 1.0
You will also be given the opportunity to become a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA). Coursework includes instruction in anatomy and physiology, medical ethics, medical terminology, office procedures, medical records, laboratory skills and personal healthcare.
Potential College Credit
*Please note: students applying to this program will be placed in either Medical Professions or Pre-Nursing based on their transcript and other criteria.
State Tested Nursing Assistant First Aid/CPR OSHA 10-Hour
“Polaris is an amazing place that allows you to learn the basic medical skills in the best way possible. This program prepares you for the real medical world in a way where you can come out of high school with a great understanding for your career.” —Jon Siudowski, Olmsted Falls High School
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High School Credit Senior Year
Apply now at www.polaris.edu/register
*See your Polaris counselor for more information on college credit opportunities for this program.
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