Instructor: Rachel Higbee 
Instructor: Jessica Shaver 
315-589-2627

Program Goal: Health Professions provides the basic knowledge and competencies considered common to careers in the health field as well as preparing to meet competencies for Certified Nurse Assistant.

Curriculum: Students will explore many areas of employment through discussion, field trips and hands-on experiences before choosing a specialized course of study. Students take part in long term care and hospital clinical experience that provides the additional training and education requirements needed to sit for the NYS Nurse Assistants Exam and may include exploration of, and exposure to additional health related careers.

Curriculum Areas/Units of Study:

Job Outlook (US Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook):

• Nursing Assistants and Orderlies-$28,530 Median Pay; 11% Growth
• Home Health Aides and Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses-$46,240 Median Pay; 12% Growth
• Registered Nurses-$71,730 Median Pay; 15% Growth
• Medical Assistants-$33,610 Median Pay; 29% Growth