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OHP's Health Occupations Program features the opportunity for individuals to become trained in Health Information Technologies, which includes the management of patient health information. 

Individuals employed in related occupations work with health care records, payment history, and delivery of services.  There is a need for skilled workers that exists in the health industry, specifically in health care facilities and medical offices.  The program curriculum is approved by the National Health Career Association.  Health Occupations also offers programs in State-Tested Nurse Aide (STNA), a program approved by the Ohio Department of Health, and preparing individuals to take the state examination and work as a nursing assistant in the future.  Another program offered is Phlebotomy, which prepares students to work in the health care industry as phlebotomists.  Also offered is a program to train to become a dining assistant in long-term care facilities.

ABOUT THE PROGRAMS:

Health Information Technology is a 48-week, 800 hour program.  Each student receives a laptop (price included in program fees) to be used at school and at home. The student may purchase the laptop upon successful completion of the program.  Employment opportunities exist in health care facilities and medical offices.  Curriculum areas include keyboarding, communications, computer applications, medical terminology, basic human anatomy, human disease and conditions, medical law and ethics, medical transcription, medical coding, administrative medical office and insurance billing. PREREQUISITES: Basic computer literacy and keyboarding skills, and completion of Work Keys testing in applied mathematics (level 4), reading for information (level 5), and locating information (level 5).  ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS: Completed application and $20 application fee, submission of a high school transcript or GED, 4 references and BCI/FBI records check and proof of a two-step tuberculosis skin test.  Classes meet Monday through Thursday evenings from 5-9:30 p.m.  Students successfully completing this program may take a national certification exam for medical transcriptionist, medical billing and coding, and medical administrative office.

State-Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) is a 75-hour program that prepares individual to give care to ill and elderly patients in long-term care facilities.  The basic techniques needed to function as a nursing assistant are addressed and students are prepared to take the state examination.  Nursing assistants help to provide basic care related to the hygiene, grooming, mobility, and nutritional needs of patients.  Employment opportunities exist in extended care, acute care facilities, and in home health care agencies.  Program components include academics, skills laboratory practice, and clinical application.  Work Keys testing in applied math (level 3), reading for information (level 3) and locating information (level 3) is required.  State exams are held at the Career Center following each scheduled class.  ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS: Completed application, BCI and FBI criminal records check, submission of a high school, transcript or GED and proof of a two-step tuberculosis skin test prior to class participation.

Phlebotomy is a program that prepares students in basic phlebotomy procedures, including skin punctures, venipunctures, arterial punctures, and bleeding times.  Routine duties relating to laboratory procedures, obtaining specimens, and testing are addressed.  Classroom, skills laboratory and clincial practice are included.  Work Keys testing in applied math (level 4), reading for information (level 4) and locating information (level 4) is required.  ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS: Completed application, BCI and FBI criminal records check, submission of a high school transcript or GED and proof of a two-step tuberculosis skin test prior to class participation.

Dining Assistant is a course designed to train and prepare individuals to feed residents in long-term care facilities who need assistance with eating and drinking.  The course includes classroom and clinical hours.  ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS: BCI and FBI criminal records check, submission of a high school transcript or GED and proof of a two-step tuberculosis skin test prior to class participation.


Contact Program Coordinator Lori Ludwig for more information or to apply.
Email: lludwig@ohp.k12.oh.us     Phone: 937-599-3010, ext. 1219