2021-22 High School Course Selection Guide
students interested in content creation, production and multimedia communication the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to pursue careers in this growing field. Students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience using industry-standard cameras, a recording studio, sound boards, editing software and other technologies that will help them bring their creative visions to life.
EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE & EDUCATION
The Early Childhood Care and Education program aligns its curriculum with the Pennsylvania Department of Education Bureau of Career & Technical Education Child Development Associate (CDA)-Ready curriculum. All components of our Early Childhood Care and Education program prepare students to earn the CDA national certification. To become CDA ready, students complete 120 hours of formal training through multiple modalities, such as: active accredited trainings, project-based learning, research and field observations, and web-based distance education. Students gain experience as they rotate through various in-house preschool programs. Students create portfolios and professional development records that document their training and 480 hours of experience working with children in a preschool
environment. Agreements with
various colleges can provide students with between six and 15 undergraduate credits in early childhood education after completing the program.
ELECTROMECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
who are excited about exploring, creating and
designing solutions to everyday problems would be an excellent fit for this program. Students will gain experience and knowledge about electrical systems, mechanical
systems engineering and computer principles with systems,
which are vital to engineering, manufacturing and automation. This program prepares students to combine
hands-on
experience to prepare them for both college and related careers.
ELECTRICAL OCCUPATIONS
Students who are passionate about electronics and want their education to include hands-on building, installing and repairing of electrical systems will thrive in this program. Students will be provided with an understanding of safety, the handling of power tools, how to navigate a jobsite and an in-depth
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understanding of electricity. This program will allow students to navigate the National Electrical Code (NEC) and be well-positioned to pursue careers in the electrical trades.
ENGINE TECHNOLOGY
The Engine Technology and Recreational Vehicles program prepares students with the skills to troubleshoot and repair residential, commer- cial, and recreational outdoor power equipment and small engine. The program is aligned with the industry- recognized Equipment Engine Training Council (EETC) certification program, and includes engine repair and rebuilding, performance upgrades and the repair of various systems. The systems covered in the program include fuel, electronic, lubrication, cooling and braking systems. Maintenance procedures are a key component of the program as they relate to welding, fabrication and machining. The use of computer technology in a customer service- and teamwork-based learning environment, is a major focus of the program. Career advancement in this field is largely dependent upon post-secondary education and successful work experience.
HEALTH CAREER PATHWAYS
Students explore the many exciting career pathways available in the health and medical occupations fields. They study vital signs, adult and pediatric patient assessment, ambulatory devices, and direct patient care. Direct clinical observation experience in a health care setting may be arranged to prepare students for a variety of careers in the health care industry. The Health Occupations program combines instruction in anatomy and physiology, growth and development, health careers, medical abbreviations, medical ethics, medical terminology, and nutrition. An emphasis is
placed on communication and
leadership skills, computer literacy and medical math. Many graduates of this program choose to continue their education to pursue careers in nursing, sports medicine, physical therapy and radiology.
HOSPITAL PATHWAY - ALLIED HEALTH
This hospital-based program is for students interested in providing inpatient and outpatient care to the community. Students will spend time in each clinical rotation with professionals, observing direct patient care and diagnostic testing. Students will learn medical terminology and medical abbreviations; ethical, professional behavior and anatomy and
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