HEALTH SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR

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Maysville Community and Technical College 1999 Associate Degree in Applied Science, RN
Longterm Care Geriatrics Skilled Nursing unit
Charge Nurse with Hemstead Manor:1999-2001
MDS Coordinator: 2001-2004
Homecare Case Manager with Heartland Homecare: 2005-2006
MDS Coordinator/Medicare Nurse Manager BestCare: 2007-2010
Health Science Instructor with FMCTC: 2010-Present

Pre-Nursing
The Health Science program provides the secondary student with orientation, exploration, and preparation into the health care industry. Courses are sequenced to provide continuous student progress toward achievement of a career goal in the health care industry. This cluster assists the student in developing essential cognitive, affective, psychomotor and employability skills necessary to continue post-secondary education or employment opportunities. Upon completion of the course of studies, students may obtain entry level certification as a Medicaid Nurse aide as well as well as meet requirements for taking KOSSA test (Pre-nursing) for CCR certification.

170111 Principles of Health Science
170141 Emergency Procedures
170131 Medical Terminology
170631 Medicaid Nurse Aide
170167 Body Structures and Functions

Body Structures and Functions: Body Structures and Functions (formerly Basic Anatomy and Physiology) is designed to provide knowledge of the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on normalcy. The interactions of all body systems in maintaining homeostasis will promote an understanding of the basic human needs necessary for health maintenance Academic knowledge from life science core content as it relates to the human body will be included. Laboratory activities should be a part of the course when appropriate.

Emergency Procedures: This course will focus on potential emergency situations. It is designed to promote an understanding of standard precautions necessary for personal and professional health maintenance and infection control. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will demonstrate the necessary skills in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and will be given the opportunity to take the completion examination as outlined by the sponsoring agency.

Medical Terminology: Medical Terminology is designed to develop a working knowledge of language in all health science major areas. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots and abbreviations. Students will learn correct pronunciation, spelling and application rules. By relating terms to body systems, students identify proper use of words in a medical environment. Knowledge of medical terminology enhances the student’s ability to successfully secure employment or pursue advanced education in health care.

Medicaid Nurse Aide: An instructional program that prepares individuals to perform routine nursing-related services to patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities, under the training and supervision of an approved registered nurse. State Registry is available upon successful completion of state written and performance examination. Prior to offering this course, the instructor and health science program must be approved for meeting state requirements set by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.