Exercise Science & Rehab Therapy

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You strive to promote healthy living. You have a desire to help people meet their performance goals. You are interested in physical therapy. This program will open the door to the exciting field of sports medicine.

While in this program, you will learn the basics of preventing, diagnosing and treating injuries related to sports and/or exercise. Exercise Science & Rehab Therapy also offers real world experience through shadowing and clinical hours in approved healthcare facilities. 

You will also be given the opportunity to become a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA).

Credits

High School Credit Junior Year
Exercise Science & Rehab Therapy: 2.5, Technology: .5, Anatomy & Physiology: 1.0

High School Credit Senior Year
Exercise Science & Rehab Therapy: 3.0
Chemistry Option (for students who qualify
Exercise Science & Rehab Therapy:  2.0, Chemistry:  1.0 

Certifications
State Tested Nursing Assistant
American Heart Association-BLS-2-Year Certification
American Heart Associatiion - HeartSaver First Aid 3-Year Certification
CareerSafe OSHA 10-Hour

Potential College Semester Hour Credit
Cuyahoga Community College

*See your Polaris Counselor for more information on college credit agreements.

Program Resources
Course of Study/Syllabus
Junior Program Fee & Supply List
Senior Program Fee & Supply List
Sample Assignments
Uniform Ordering

Skills

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support and First Aid
• Patient education
• Take vital signs
• Monitoring patient/client progress
• Anatomy and physiology
• Medical law and ethics
• Medical terminology
• Infection control and risk management
• Therapeutic exercises
• Fitness training
• Diet and nutrition
• Computer literacy
• EKG
• Pharmacology
• State Tested Nurse Assistant (STNA)

Equipment

• Fitness equipment
• Computer
• Sphygmomanometer/stethoscope
• Health and rehab devices
• Defibrillator

Career Options

Positions are available for qualified employees in:

• Health Centers
• Hospitals
• Nursing Care Facilities
• Athletic Organizations
• Certified Personal Trainer (upon obtaining certificate)

Future Opportunities with Further Education

• Registered Nurse (RN)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)/Paramedic
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Physical Therapy Assistant
• Physical Therapist
• Radiology Technician
• Certified Personal Trainer
• Certified Athletic Trainer
• Sports Medicine Physician

Teacher: Lori R. Dodds

Email:  ldodds@polaris.edu
Education:  RN, Lutheran Medical Center School of Nursing, BSEd with Minor in Career-Tech Education, Kent State University
Certifications:  Healthcare Provider, STNA Coordinator & Instructor
At Polaris Since:  2000
Industry Experience:  Charge Nurse and Supervisor in Long Term Care, Trauma Critical Care and Operating Room
Interests/Hobbies:  Cooking, reading, traveling, my family life and my pets

Teacher: Allen Orlandi

Email:  aorlandi@polaris.edu
Education:  BS, Ashland College,  MS, United States Sports Academy
Certifications:  CPR, Athletic Trainer
At Polaris Since:  2005
Industry Experience:  29 years Certified Athletic Trainer
Interests/Hobbies:  Cycling on the tow path, attending H.S. sporting events, Cleveland Indians baseball, my children

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