Health Care Technology is a one-year, three-credit course that prepares students for an entry-level position as a health care professional in a hospital, nursing home, or physician’s office. In addition, this program provides a basic medical orientation for those students who wish to pursue post-secondary education. Course topics include anatomy and physiology, microbiology, first aid and CPR, basic nursing skills, measuring vital signs, and basic medical office skills. Students receive hands-on training at local hospitals, nursing centers, and doctor’s offices. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the certification exam for nursing assistants.