New Vision Health Therapy Sciences

Instructor: Darren Pearson 
315-589-2613

The New Vision Health Therapy Sciences program is designed to enable high school seniors the opportunity to intensely investigate future professional career options within the fields of healthcare and exercise science. Students will leave the program with applicable college course credits, related career certifications, and an abundance of practical skills and knowledge. Students will also gain experience in the field via observational placements in various settings. This overall aim of the program is to prepare students optimally for future study and success a health related college course. Past students have graduated and gone on to pursue careers in nursing, radiology, medicine, physical therapy and occupational therapy.  

NVHTS student taking blood pressure

This program will allow students to explore, learn and examine concepts, material and procedures in the areas of Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Terminology, Healthcare, Exercise Science and English. Curriculum is studied through the lens of in-depth study and vocational discovery come enhanced career and college focus. This is intended to give the dedicated student a great platform to start a career in the preventative and restorative fields of healthcare. 

The foundational course will be Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology BIO110.  This is a very challenging study of the structure and function of the human body. Anatomy and Physiology is a healthcare essential course that is a pre-requisite for further study.

The Medical Terminology HSC 154 course provides an introductory course into the principles of medical terminology. The course allows the student to develop a robust medica terminology vocabulary which is essential for every health care worker.

Physical Education credits are also provided as various exercise methods are practically explored for performance, health and rehabilitation of injuries and ailments.           

The ability to effectively read, write, speak and perform research are necessary skills demanded in the area of healthcare.  English Composition 101 and 103 will challenge the students in these areas.     

Career exploration rotations will be completed during the school year, these will be observational in nature in many varied settings. Each student is expected to uphold a professional approach and seek optimal understanding through interactions with professionals in the field.  Rotations will take place in affiliated clinics, private practices, hospitals, colleges and other health settings. 

Curriculum Areas/Units of Study:

  • Orientation to the Human Body
  • Chemistry/Biochemistry
  • Cytology/Histology 
  • Bone Tissue and the Skeleton
  • Muscle Tissue and the Muscular System
  • Nervous Tissue and the Nervous System
  • Special Senses 
  • Digestive System
  • Endocrine System
  • Blood
  • Cardiovascular System
  • Respiratory System
  • Urinary system, electrolyte, fluid and pH balance
  •  Reproductive systems, Mendelian genetics, development
  • The Human Body
  • Body System Medical Terminology      
  • Immune and lymphatic systems
  • Critical reading skills of evaluating, marking, and annotating texts.
  • Stages of generating, drafting, and revising writing as the process steps for major writing assignments.
  • Concepts of writing to reflect, inform, and analyze.    
  • Conditional Medical Terminology
  • Performing scholarly research, producing annotated bibliographies and final research documents
  • Descriptive Medical Terminology 

Practical Skills
Manual blood pressures, pulse taking, x-ray reading, ROM measurements, goniometric measurements, manual muscle testing, ligament testing, skin assessment, patient transfer techniques, gait training, reflexes, clinical evaluations, taping, pulseoximetry, manual muscle testing, exercise prescription, pain scales and neurological assessments.    

Certifications
Career Safe Certifications
Precision Exam Certifications

               -Health Science Fundamentals

               -21st Century Skills

               -Medical Anatomy and Physiology

               -Medical Terminology

Program Admissions: Students apply to the New Vision Health Therapy Sciences program during their junior year. Program requisites include:

·        Three years of Regent’s Math, Science, English and Social Studies

·        Completion of an application including well-written short answer questions and recommendations from a high school counselor, science and Math teacher

Articulation Agreement:

Finger Lakes Community College-Dual Credit for Introduction to Nutrition (NS 115); Composition I (ENG 101); Composition II (ENG 103); Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology (BIO 110)

High School Credit: Physical Education

Median Pay (US Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook-2023):

·        Physical Therapist-$99,710

·        Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides-$58,740

·        Occupational Therapist- $96,360

·        Occupational Therapy Assistants and Aides-$65,450

·        Athletic Trainers-$57,930

·        Exercise Physiologists-$54,860

·        Orthotists and Prosthetists-$78,100