Grade Level: 12
Semesters: 1
Credits: 1
Fee: MVCC Tuition
In this off campus course, students will become skilled at taking blood pressure, pulse and body temperature. The program will also develop skills to communicate with alzheimer patients, practice daily patient care and discover how to become a member of a healthcare team. This course is a dual enrollment course with MVCC. Students will be released to attend classes at the Palos Hills MVCC campus. Students will earn 7 college credits, qualify for the State Competency Exam and earn 1 elective High School credit. Please Note: This course is taught at an off-site location and students must provide their own transportation. Prerequisite: Students must be in senior standing to complete the pre-application process. A formal application will be completed in a timely manner by inquiring students. The evaluation, review, and approval process will be conducted by members of the Physical Education and Health Departments.