Program Description

Students who enroll in the Healthcare Occupations Program will be well prepared for further education and careers in the healthcare industry.

Instruction in the clinical facets of healthcare includes but is not limited to vital signs, height, weight, eye examinations, color blindness testing, medication measurement and administration,  patient positioning, patient transfers, infection control practices, basic radiology and diagnostic testing, and documentation for and laws related to the practice of healthcare.  Students will also learn about various aspects of caring for a patient who is ill or injured outside of the hospital.

Students who successfully complete the course of study earn certification in CPR, First Aid, Control the Bleed, Bloodborne Pathogen, OSHA 10 Hour General Industry (Healthcare), and hours towards their EKG Certification and Phlebotomy Certification through the National Healthcareer Association. 

Additionally, students will receive their Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)Certification and various Emergency Management certifications in Incident Command.  Courses include Fundamentals of Health Care, Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Clinical 1, Anatomy and Clinical 2, and EMR 1, EMR 2, EMR 3. Students participate in field trips to enhance their knowledge of the healthcare industry.

Guest speakers are invited to broaden students’ exposure and knowledge of healthcare careers and post-secondary educational opportunities.  Senior-level students participate in an internship program at a healthcare-related facility. Graduates may directly enter the workforce or further their education in fields such as nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, respiratory therapy, EKG technician, pharmacy technician, dental, EMT, Paramedic, and related career choices. 

Instructors: Diane Carey (diacar@bergen.org) & William Armonaitis (wilarm@bergen.org)