Health Occupations 51.0899
Program Overview
Students must successfully pass the Health Occupations 10 Class to join this class. This program prepares students for advanced placement in the Fayette County Career & Technical Institute Licensed Practical Nurse Program. Level 2 students in the program work to obtain the certifications listed below. Level 3 students are taught Level 1 LPN classes. Once they have mastered those classes and met the admission requirements of the nursing school, they are transitioned into the LPN program at the second level at the end of their senior year.
Skills
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Basic Nursing Skills
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Safety
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Professionalism
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Communication
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Infection Control
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Emergency Care & Disaster Preparedness
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Human Anatomy & Physiology
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Medical Terminology
Careers & Initiatives
Jobs in Fayette and the surrounding counties are: Patient Care Technicians, Phlebotomists, EKG Technicians, Licensed Practical Nurses
In 2023, the average wage for a Licensed Practical Nurse was $29.23 an hour and $60,790 annually.
Preferred Strengths
- Successfully complete Level 1 Health Occupations
Uniform Requirements
- Navy Blue Scrub Top
- Navy Blue Scrub Pants
- Closed-Toe Non-Skid Shoes
- Name Badge
Certifications
OSHA 10- hour General Industry: Healthcare
BLS-CPR (American Heart Association)
Stop the Bleed
Mandated Reporter
Patient Care Technician (C-PCT)
Phlebotomy Technician
EKG Technician