2017-2018 JEL Class Offerings at Fishers High School
Emergency Medical Technician - 5210
One year, 3 hours per day Prerequisite: Senior or 17 years old by Nov. 1
Dual Credit: Ivy Tech ( 10.5 credits) HSPS 125 (3 credits for fall semester) and PARM 102 (7.5 credits for spring semester)
Ivy Tech HSPS 125 Emergency Medical Responder: 3 credits
· Ivy Tech PARM 102 Emergency Medical Technician: 7.5 credits
· Vincennes EMTB 212 Emergency Medical Technician Basic: 6 credits
Certifications: Awareness, Community Emergency Response
Vincennes (6 credits) EMTB 212
Students will be able to perform the skills needed in a time of emergency that could save someone’s life. During the fall semester, students will perform skills
such as airway management, splinting of fractured bones, actions to take in a respiratory emergency, adult, child and infant CPR, and vital signs. During the
spring semester, students will continue to add to their skillset in emergency first aid, analyzing different types of emergency situations, transporting patients,
etc. Students will gain leadership skills developed through HOSA participation. Upon successful completion of the EMT class, students will be qualified to
take the EMT national registry certification exam. To obtain the necessary clinical hours and patient contact, students must provide their own transportation
to clinical sites. Clinic hours may be obtained weekday evenings or on the weekend, therefore, parents may provide that transportation, if necessary. Job
Opportunities: EMT in the hospital or pre-hospital setting
Health Care Careers, CNA Prep - 5284
One year, 3 hours per day
Dual Credit: Ivy Tech (8 credits) HLHS 100, HLHS 107
Ivy Tech HLHS 100 Introduction to Health Careers: 3 Credits
· Ivy Tech HLHS 107 CNA Prep: 5 credits
o Must pass state exam to receive credits in HLHS 107
Certifications: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) BLS, CPR, AED
Social Security Number required for background check and clinical experience
This program prepares students for a nursing assistant position in health care facilities and also provides an exploration of the various careers in the health care
industry. Students will provide nursing assistant services to patients in a long term care facility as part of their clinical training. Students will gain leadership
skills developed through HOSA participation. Students can earn a CNA certificate if qualifying test is passed. Job Opportunities: Hospitals, nursing homes,
some nursing schools require a CNA to be considered as a potential student
Health Career Exploration - 5282
1 year, 2 hours per day Recommended Grade Level: Grades 10, 11, 12
Dual Credit: Ivy Tech (6 credits) HLHS 100, HLHS 101
Ivy Tech HLHS 100 Introduction to Health Careers: 3 credits
· Ivy Tech HLHS 101 Medical Terminology: 3 credits
o Accuplacer Requirements
§ Reading 76
§ Sentence Skills 80
Students will perform skills related to a range of health career topics: patient nursing care, vital signs, dental care, animal care, medical laboratory, public
health, an introduction to health care systems, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. Students will gain leadership skills developed through HOSA
participation. Students will participate in lab experiences related to your career objectives. Upon successful completion of this course, students will understand
the application process for admission into a post-secondary program of their choice or the next health science program to take through career and technical
training offered at Fishers High School, Hamilton Southeastern High School, or J. Everett Light Career Center.
Pharmacy Technology - 5214
One year program, 3 hours per day
Dual Credit: Vincennes (3 credits) HIMT 110
Student must be 18, pass a Criminal Background Check, drug screening, and provide their own transportation to participate in clinical opportunities.
Vincennes HIMT 110 Medical Terminology: 3 credits
o Accuplacer Requirements
§ Reading Comprehension 75
§ Sentence Skills 68
o Or, SAT Requirements
§ Combined Reading 420
§ Written 380
Thinking about a career in medicine? Successful completion of this 2 semester program will provide the necessary tools to become a Pharmacy Technician
and assist licensed Pharmacists in providing medication to patients. Knowledge about medications and their uses is a great stepping stone to post-secondary
schooling in all medical fields. Topics include: therapeutic uses of medications, drug classifications, pharmacy language and sig codes, dosage calculations,
law and ethics, purchasing, inventory control, and record keeping. Hands-on labs include: data entry, reading and filling prescriptions in class lab setting,
inventory practices, sterile procedures, and compounding. Students will gain leadership and employability skills through HOSA participation.