Health and Human Services

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    Shayna Green - Instructor

     

    Students will cover:

    • BLS CPR, 1st Aid, STOP THE BLEED
    • Infection Control + Blood Borne Pathogens
    • Teen Mental Health First Aid
    • Vital Signs, Patient Assessment, Documentation
    • Substance use and abuse
    • Increasing Disability Awareness and Sensitivity
    • Epidemiology & Disease Prevention
    • Self Care
    • Customer Service, e-Portfolio

     

    Why Take This Course?

    Want to be a Psychologist – Social Worker – Counselor – help children, teens, adults, families with mental health needs? How about a job coach, or employment specialists serving individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, physical disabilities, traumatic brain injury, or autism spectrum disorders? The new Health and Human Services class at King Tech is the right choice for you!

     

    Course Description: (Grade Level: 11-12). / Course Number: H8957

     

    Credit:

    .5 Science 

    .5 Health/PE

    .5 Elective

     

    The Health and Human Services class is a fast-paced, introductory course designed for students interested in direct patient care and mental health (social service) support. Healthcare is the fastest growing profession in Alaska and students have the ability to integrate into community centers, hospital facilities, or home health care. This class includes supervised skill training and practice in disease prevention (bloodborne pathogens), vital signs, Mental Health First Aid, First Aid-CPR-AED, customer service, disability awareness, and standardized healthcare documentation. Students develop a “portfolio” highlighting class participation and certifications. Excellent attendance, teamwork, and participation are critical for student success.

     

    QUARTER ONE AND TWO Certification: Quarter One: American Red Cross – Blood Borne Pathogens and Mental Health First Aid.

    and Quarter Two: American Red Cross (ARC)-Psychological First Aid: Supporting Yourself and Others During COVID-19 and American Red Cross Preparedness.