ALLIED HEALTH CAREER
PATHWAYS:
A general, introductory, undifferentiated, or joint pathway in health services
occupations that prepares individuals for either entry into specialized
training pathways or for a variety of concentrations in the allied health
area. Includes instruction in the basic sciences, research and clinical
procedures, and aspects of the subject matter related to various health occupations.
EKG Technology/Technician
This pathway prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and
nurses, to administer EKG and ECG diagnostic examinations and report results to
the treatment team. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology, the
cardiovascular system, medical terminology, cardiovascular medications and
effects, patient care, EKG and ECG administration, equipment operation and
maintenance, interpretation of cardiac rhythm, patient record management, and
professional standards and ethics.
Phlebotomy Technician
This pathway prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and
other health care professionals, to draw blood samples from patients using
a variety of intrusive procedures. Includes instruction in basic vascular
anatomy and physiology, blood physiology, skin puncture techniques,
venipuncture, venous specimen collection and handling, safety and sanitation
procedures, and applicable standards and regulations.
Pharmacy Technician
This pathway prepares individuals, under the supervision of pharmacists, to
prepare medications, provide medications and related assistance to patients,
and manage pharmacy clinical and business operations. Includes instruction in
medical and pharmaceutical terminology, principles of pharmacology and
pharmaceutics, drug identification, pharmacy laboratory procedures,
prescription interpretation, patient communication and education, safety
procedures, record-keeping, measurement and testing techniques, pharmacy
business operations, prescription preparation, logistics and dispensing
operations, and applicable standards and regulations.
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
This pathway prepares individuals for admission
to a professional program in nursing. This pathway focuses on caring for patients
in an acute care setting.