Dental Assisting | 1 years / 450 hours

This program teaches four-handed dentistry and lab skills, prevention techniques, operative treatment, and specialty areas. A clinical experience in a dental office is a required part of the program. Students must provide transportation to the clinical site. The course provides preparation for students interested in dental careers such as dental hygienist, lab technician, x-ray technician, and dentist, as well as for those interested in immediate employment as a dental assistant. Additional certification allows students to become certified or registered assistants licensed to perform oral procedures under the supervision of a dentist. High school seniors are given priority for admissions to this course. Recommended skills: Word processing and strong communication skills are recommended.

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Health and Fitness Technology | Tech Prep | 2 years / 900 hours

This course introduces students to the fields of fitness, personal training, nutrition, and physical rehabilitative therapy through preparation as an entry level personal trainer, fitness technician or group fitness instructor. Course outline includes: basics in human anatomy, exercise physiology, and kinesiology, as well as exercise program design and nutrition. Wellness/fitness workers and physical therapy aides are skilled workers employed in fitness centers, corporate wellness programs, hospitals, sports medicine clinics, and rehabilitation centers. A clinical experience is offered in the second year, where students may work in fitness, wellness, and rehabilitative settings.

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Medical Assistant | Tech Prep | 2 years / 900 hours

This program emphasizes physician assisting skills. It is divided into two years – administrative year and a clinical year. A student may begin the program at the beginning of either year. The curriculum covers medical terminology and abbreviations, medical law and ethics, insurance billing and coding, medical history taking, computerized scheduling, in-depth computerized software (Medisoft), electronic health records, infection control, vital signs, electrocardiograms, laboratory procedures including urinalysis, Rapid strep tests, capillary sticks, and venipuncture techniques. Students will learn to assist the physician with special procedures and minor surgery. Proper communication skills and professionalism will be emphasized. Upon completion of the two year program, students may receive up to 6 college credits at Ocean County College in the Allied Health Program. Also following completion of the regular two year program, an optional class specifically on injections will be offered. The student will then be qualified to sit for a national certification test in Medical Assisting.

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Medical Skills and Related Health Careers | 2 years / 900 hours

The first year provides an exploration of several a student’s health career options. The first year curriculum covers anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and key concepts in health care such as professionalism and ethics. Basic patient care skills such as body mechanics, bed making, transferring patients, and personal care including feeding, bathing, and oral care, are covered. A clinical experience is provided at a long-term care facility. The second year is geared toward preparing the student to become a Certified Nurse Assistant. The curriculum and clinical experiences are mandated by the State Department of Health and Senior Services. Upon successful completion of the 90 hour program, the student may take the two-part state exam to earn their certification as a Nurse Aide and may qualify for a work-study program offered through OCVTS. The Certified Nurse Aide curriculum is a good foundation to help prepare students for a career path in Nursing. Other components of the class include: membership in HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America), a student organization emphasizing professionalism and leadership skills for students who are pursuing a health career. In addition, students may be eligible to earn several college credits from UMDNJ after passing the qualifying examinations. Recommended Skills: Highly motivated students who have good attendance and strong math and science skills are encouraged to apply.

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