{"id":29,"date":"2016-10-18T17:07:40","date_gmt":"2016-10-18T17:07:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/?page_id=29"},"modified":"2024-02-08T18:44:31","modified_gmt":"2024-02-08T18:44:31","slug":"hs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www2.branch-isd.org\/bacc\/hs\/","title":{"rendered":"Health Professions"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Health Professions\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/02\/Health.png?resize=750%2C250&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Health Professions\" width=\"750\" height=\"250\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3>First year students learn foundational healthcare concepts. Students progressing into year two experience real world work opportunities at the ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital and other area healthcare service providers.<\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/hs\/program-applications\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> Apply Now! <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3><strong>Health Professions Overview<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/DbbGZz0naMQ\/maxresdefault.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"youtube-video-thumbnail\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3>BACC 2nd Year Clinical Experiences<\/h3>\r\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/tCZU-fYAko4\/maxresdefault.jpg?w=800&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"youtube-video-thumbnail\" \/><\/p>\r\n<h3><strong>HEALTH PROFESSIONS PATHWAY<\/strong><\/h3>\r\n<p>If you have ever imagined yourself caring for newborns, performing surgery, diagnosing illnesses, working in a busy trauma center or in some way providing care for people, then the Health Professions Pathway might be for you. Healthcare careers are among the fastest growing in the country now, and the increase in life expectancy means more workers will be needed into the future.<\/p>\r\n<p>At the Branch Area Careers Center, we have teachers, mentors and working professionals ready to show you the possibilities and help you get started on the healthcare future of your dreams. In the classroom, you&#8217;ll learn the skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in college and beyond. Through clinical rotations, you&#8217;ll explore specific careers firsthand.<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"Brea Postma\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Brea-Postma.png?resize=146%2C208&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Brea Postma\" width=\"146\" height=\"208\" \/><\/p>\r\n<p>Brea Postma<\/p>\r\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-29-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Branch-Area-Careers-Center-Brea-Case-Health-Sciences-December-2022-1.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Branch-Area-Careers-Center-Brea-Case-Health-Sciences-December-2022-1.mp3\">https:\/\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/01\/Branch-Area-Careers-Center-Brea-Case-Health-Sciences-December-2022-1.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\r\n<h3>The following programs are available to juniors and first year seniors<\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/hs\/program-applications\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> Apply Now! <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"info-table-main-heading\">Health Professions Fundamentals<\/h3>\r\n<h5 class=\"info-table-sub-heading\">\u00a0<\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Foundational Health Care Concepts<\/li>\r\n<li>Human Anatomy\/Physiology<\/li>\r\n<li>CPR\/First Aid Certification<\/li>\r\n<li>May apply for Health Professions Second Year Options for senior year. A summer C.N.A. program is also an option.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 class=\"info-table-main-heading\">Health Professions Fundamentals + College<\/h3>\r\n<h5 class=\"info-table-sub-heading\">\u00a0<\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Foundational Health Care Concepts<\/li>\r\n<li>Human Anatomy\/Physiology<\/li>\r\n<li>CPR\/First Aid Certification<\/li>\r\n<li>May apply for Health Professions Second Year Options for senior year. A summer C.N.A. program is also an option.<\/li>\r\n<li>KCC College Classes:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Introduction to Communication \u00a0(3 Cr)<\/li>\r\n<li>Introduction to Psychology (3 Cr)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<li>PSAT\/ SAT reading score of 25, or achieve a KCC Accuplacer reading score of 244+ required for program acceptance<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3>The following programs are available after successful completion and teacher recommendation of the first year Health Professions program<\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/branch-isd.org\/bacc\/hs\/program-applications\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\"> Apply Now! <\/a><\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"info-table-main-heading\">Clinical OJT<\/h3>\r\n<h5 class=\"info-table-sub-heading\">\u00a0<\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>On-the-job Training<\/li>\r\n<li>CNA Training Optional<\/li>\r\n<li>Paid Work Experience<\/li>\r\n<li>Local Healthcare Employers<\/li>\r\n<li>Application\/Interview<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 class=\"info-table-main-heading\">Clinical Rotations<\/h3>\r\n<h5 class=\"info-table-sub-heading\">\u00a0<\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Unpaid Clinical Rotations<\/li>\r\n<li>Patient Care Curriculum<\/li>\r\n<li>\u00a0Requirements\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Good Academic Standing<\/li>\r\n<li>Personal Interview<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 class=\"info-table-main-heading\">Clinical Medical Certifications<\/h3>\r\n<h5 class=\"info-table-sub-heading\">\u00a0<\/h5>\r\n<p><strong>Medical certifications offers a free healthcare industry recognized certification such as:<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Phlebotomy Technician<\/li>\r\n<li>EKG Technician<\/li>\r\n<li>Pharmacy Technician<\/li>\r\n<li>Plus others<\/li>\r\n<li>Additional certification options may be available<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><strong>Requirements<\/strong>:<\/p>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li>GPA 3.0<\/li>\r\n<li>PSAT\/SAT Reading Score of 25+ or achieve a KCC Accuplacer assessment score of 244+.<\/li>\r\n<li>Personal Interview<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<p>These certifications may lead to paid or unpaid clinical opportunities for seniors. Paid positions require an interview and hire by employer.<\/p>\r\n<p>*This program has limited enrollment due to grant funding.<\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"info-table-main-heading\">Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)<\/h3>\r\n<h5 class=\"info-table-sub-heading\">\u00a0<\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Summer Program (3 weeks)<\/li>\r\n<li>Open to students accepted into:\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Clinical OJT<\/li>\r\n<li>Clinical Rotations<\/li>\r\n<li>Clinical Rotations + College<\/li>\r\n<li>Clinical Medical Certifications<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h3 class=\"info-table-main-heading\">Clinical Rotations + College<\/h3>\r\n<h5 class=\"info-table-sub-heading\">\u00a0<\/h5>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Most Rigorous Option<\/li>\r\n<li>Unpaid Clinical rotations<\/li>\r\n<li>KCC Classes: Two classes offered to fit each student&#8217;s class needs.<\/li>\r\n<li>\u00a0Requirements\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>GPA 3.0<\/li>\r\n<li>PSAT\/ SAT reading score of 25, or achieve a KCC Accuplacer reading score of 244+<\/li>\r\n<li>Personal Interview<\/li>\r\n<li>Home-school Teacher Recommendation form- for students selecting BIOL 201\/BIOL 202<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>First year students learn foundational healthcare concepts. Students progressing into year two experience real world work opportunities at the ProMedica Coldwater Regional Hospital and other area healthcare service providers. Apply Now! Health Professions Overview BACC 2nd Year Clinical Experiences HEALTH PROFESSIONS PATHWAY If you have ever imagined yourself caring for newborns, performing surgery, diagnosing illnesses,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-29","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/P87wIJ-t","publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-06-01 00:50:15","action":"change-status","newStatus":"draft","terms":[],"taxonomy":"","extraData":[]},"publishpress_future_workflow_manual_trigger":{"enabledWorkflows":[]},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/29","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www2.branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=29"}],"version-history":[{"count":56,"href":"https:\/\/www2.branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/29\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":348376,"href":"https:\/\/www2.branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/29\/revisions\/348376"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www2.branch-isd.org\/bacc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=29"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}