Medical Professions

What We Do

Health care jobs are predicted to be the largest and fastest growing career sector. In this program you’ll have the opportunity to take Anatomy and Physiology I and II (8 credits) through Vermont State University. You will also learn basic clinical assessment skills, vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, medical terminology, phlebotomy, professionalism skills, first aid and CPR, electronic health record training and basic suturing. You will complete the National Healthcare Association (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assisting (CCMA) training program and have the opportunity to sit the CCMA licensing exam. You’ll also learn about the history of medicine in the United States and develop skills to become a leader in improving access and quality of care for all patients. You’ll also explore a variety of the medical professions through job shadowing—what they are, what they do, and what training they require.

Opportunities

Successful students in this program have these academic opportunities available to them.

• Dual Enrollment with Community College of Vermont (contingent upon WorkKeys scores)

• CPR/AED Certification- American Heart Association
• First Aid Certification- American Heart Association
• OSHA 10 Certification
• Blood Borne Pathogen Certification- American Red Cross