• Explore anatomy and physiology with human patient simulators, synthetic cadavers and clay manikins

• Get CPR and first-aid training; earn medical certifications and college credits via dual enrollment

• Discover health care career pathways while working alongside medical professionals

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Health care is among the nation’s fastest-growing industries and offers a broad range of professional opportunities. In our Health & Medical Sciences program, students explore medical science and its health care applications. As they prepare to launch careers in health care or pursue postsecondary degrees, students master the following skills:

• Using personal protective equipment; applying infection control principles
• Performing CPR with an AED and administering basic first aid
• Measuring and recording patient height, weight and vital signs
• Assisting colleagues with patient exams; moving, lifting and positioning patients
• Assisting patients with personal hygiene and grooming

Working in a high-tech program lab outfitted with seven patient beds, a rehabilitation room and an operating room, students develop their bedside manner by practicing with simulation mannequins, synthetic cadavers and each other. They also have opportunities to shadow clinical experts in the field and upperclassmen may pursue internship or co-op positions with local employers.

Students learn medical terminology, the human body’s systems and its diseases while studying patient response to prescribed exercise, various rehabilitation methods and the management of chronic conditions. The industry imperatives of effective communication, empathy, professionalism and quality care for all patients are emphasized throughout the program curriculum.

Industry Credentials

Health & Medical Sciences students can earn the following certifications and credentials in high school:

• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider via American Heart Association
• OSHA Certification via CareerSafe®
• Pennsylvania Skills Certificate via NOCTI®

College Credits

The following schools have articulation agreements with LCTI that allow Health & Medical Sciences students to earn college credit for work they complete in high school:

• Lehigh Carbon Community College

Career Paths

with credentials:

• Massage Therapist
• Personal Trainer
• Restorative Aide

with associate or bachelor’s degree:

• Athletic Trainer
• Occupational Therapy Assistant
• Physical Therapy Assistant

with master’s or doctoral degree:

• Exercise Physiologist
• Physical therapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Speech Therapist