As a Medical Professions student you will learn to perform routine administrative and clinical procedures to keep medical offices and clinics running smoothly.
You enjoy multitasking. You have a caring personality. You work well under pressure. You might want to consider a career in the medical field.
Modern technology and medicine have added years to people’s lives and have improved their quality of life. As a result, the healthcare industry is one of the major growth areas in employment.
As a Medical Professions student you will learn to perform routine administrative and clinical procedures to keep the offices and clinics of physicians, podiatrists, chiropractors and optometrists running smoothly. In addition, you will receive hands-on instruction in providing nursing care in skilled nursing facilities and/or hospitals. You will also be given the opportunity to become a State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA). Coursework includes instruction in anatomy & physiology, medical ethics, medical terminology, office procedures, medical records, laboratory skills and personal healthcare.
High School Credit Junior Year Medical Professions: 2.5, Technology: .5, Science: 1.0 High School Credit Senior Year Medical Professions: 3.0 Science Option (for students who qualify) Medical Professions: 2.0; Science: 1.0 Certifications State Tested Nursing Assistant American Heart Association - BLS - CPR 2-Year Certification 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 Medical Professions Handbook Junior Program Fee & Supply List Senior Program Fee & Supply List Medical Professions Uniform Information Sample Assignments Uniform Ordering
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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
Email: esimmons@polaris.edu Education: RN, Cuyahoga Community College, BSN, Walden University At Polaris Since: 2011 Industry Experience: 10 years working with medically fragile infants with Applewood Centers, 10 years combined as RN & CMA as bedside nurse or medical assisting Interests/Hobbies: Gardening, antiquing, cooking, quilting and family road trips
Email: peden@polaris.edu Education: BA, Healthcare Administration, Almeda University, RMA, Brown Mackie College Certifications: Certified Phlebotomy Technician; currently attending Kent State University for Masters in Education At Polaris Since: 2009 Industry Experience: Started as STNA during high school; worked as medical assistant at Cleveland Ear, Nose and Throat for 9 years; 2 years as MA at Akron Children’s Hospital; 2 years as surgical assistant in Medina; taught 5 years at Sanford Brown College (Medical Assisting program) Interests/Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, camping, games (board games, card games, outdoor games), spending time with friends and family