Health Careers Academy
Highlights
• Explore a wide range of medical careers through practical lab experiences, clinicals and related coursework
• Develop professional work ethic, communication, medical and patient/client care skills
• Focus on Nurse Aide (STNA), Phlebotomy Technician, EKG Technician and Medical Assistant.
Amazing Alumni
Is Tri-Rivers Career Center For Me?
Is this you?
- I enjoy learning about the body, diseases & treatment for disorders
- I care
- I have good stamina
- I am a professional
Career Opportunities Upon Graduation:
• Nursing Assistant
• Dietary Aide
• Medical Assistant
• Home Health Aide
• Patient Care Technician
• EKG Technician
• Phlebotomist
With Additional Training/Education:
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• License Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Physical Therapy Assistant
• Radiographer
• Respiratory Therapist
• Medical Lab Technician
CERTIFICATIONS: *Earn ODE Credential Points Toward Graduation
(*Earn Ohio Department of Education (ODE) Credential Points toward Graduation during your junior/senior years)
Level 1
• STNA (State Tested Nurse Aide)
(*12 points)
• American Heart Association CPR & First Aid
(*1 point)
Level 2
National Healthcareer Association (NHA):
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (*12 points)
• Certified Patient Care Technician/Asst (*12 points)
• Certified EKG Technician (*3 points)
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (*12 points)
Pre-Nursing & Health Care Careers two-year program
(junior and senior years).
You spend a full day at Tri-Rivers in lab and academics. You will participate in the Nurse Aide Training course which requires hands-on care giving at clinical sites in Long-Term Care Facilities.
Typical Wages:
- $9 to $15/hour starting wage
- LPNs—$15 to $19/hour
- RNs—$21 to $35/hour
- Radiographer—$20-$25/hour
Some Area Employers Include:
Hospitals, Doctor’s Offices, Long-term Care Facilities, Home Health Care, Physical Therapy Facilities
Partnering with:
- Tri-Rivers’ Adult Education Center
Successful graduates of the Tri-Rivers’ Health Careers Academy will receive full scholarships for:
Learning Strategies, Math for Meds, Medical Terminology and Computer Applications if they choose
to attend the Tri-Rivers’ Adult Education program. -
North Central State CollegeHealth Careers Academy students can earn 10 articulated credits.
- We encourage all Health Careers Academy students to “Job” Shadow our Adult Education programs, including Patient Care Technician, Practical Nursing and LPN to RN.
Career Focus:
Prepared for immediate employment and further education
College Credit Plus
Certifications
Clinicals
Tri-Rivers Career Center affirms that equal opportunities are offered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, military status, national origin, disability, age, and ancestry of person.