Health science technology

November 17, 2009  
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Rhinitis. This is the medical term used to describe a runny nose. Advanced medical terms such as ‘rhinitis’ is what many students enrolled in the health and science technology program are being exposed to, as well as many other in-depth health and medical insights. According to enrollment percentages, the amount of students enrolling in this program has definitely been on an increase.
Instructed by licensed registered nurse Sharla Hood, the course itself isn’t just a regular health course. The course is designed for students who have an interest in pursuing careers in the health care industry.
It is divided into two courses, Health Science Technology I, which is offered to anyone who is willing to participate, and Health Science Technology II, in which is offered only to those students who have participated in Health Science Technology I, and submit to an interview process.
Students participating in the Health Science Technology II course actually get hands on experience at an unpaid position at a health care facility along with learning how to take essential vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature, weight, pulse, and respiration.
These skills plus the basic knowledge of anatomy in which is taught to both Health Science I and II students are crucial to know in the health care industry. The program itself gives many students a general overview of the knowledge needed to be successful in the health care industry, and many students believe that the program itself is a great addition to the technology classes offered on campus.
“The program is wonderful and more people should get involved,” saidsenior Takayla Jackson, a Health Science II student. Jackson entered the program as a junior and learned vital information not only about the careers in the health care industry, but also information about the health of her well being.
“The health science program made my dream to become a neonatal nurse practitioner real. The materials and experiences that are preparing me for my future career are all offered in this program,” said Jackson. Students who are experiencing this program for the first time also are experiencing an education in health care that goes beyond the average text book.
“I was stunned at how much information about diseases and disease processes that I learned only in the first six weeks,” said junior Jasmine Lusk, a Health Science I student. Lusk entered the program looking to gain a broad overview about health in order to pursue her dream of becoming a physician. “The information to be a part of any branch of the health care field is in this program, and I would suggest that all students who aspires to have a career in health care to start now, and start with this program.”
Overall, students have taken more interest in this program. Many students who have previously enrolled in this program have informed their classmates about the benefits of this program, along with many students also taking an interest in a career in health care, has almost doubled the enrollment size from last year’s count. The health science technology program is steadily gaining more popularity, and more students are getting core knowledge of basic anatomy and health concerns.

Writtne by: Eboni Monroe

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