Karie Partridge - Health Sciences Instructor
Email: partridge@maryviller2.com
Northwest Technical School
1515 South Munn
Maryville MO 64468
(660) 562-3022
Rory Jackson, Counselor
Email: jackson@maryviller2.com
(660) 562-4153
Health Science Technology Program provides students with a first-hand look at the Health Career options through classroom and lab work as well as job shadowing and clinical opportunities. The students study theory of the human body and systems and practice patient care skills in the lab.
Education for Success
Health Science Technology is a "College Preparatory" program for all medical and health related fields. Students who wish may challenge a state certified exam for licensure. Completion of this class will earn you CPR and First Aid certificates as well as being a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA).
Health Fundamentals
Safety
General hygiene care for patients
Restorative care and body mechanics
Infection control
Special measures in the care of the dying and hospice care
Nutrition
Understanding confusion
Body Structure & Function
Anatomy & Physiology of the body's 11 systems
Medical Terminology
Career Exploration
History of Health Care
Team Building
Employment Skills
Job Shadowing
Medical Math
Research
Preparing a Health Career Portfolio
Interview Skills
Volunteering
Upon successful completion of Health Science Technology I, you may be eligible for college credit free at North Central Missouri College in Trenton. You may also choose to enroll in dual credit Medical Terminology through Northwest Missouri State University during the program.
