Dental Assisting
This healthcare professional prepares and assists the dentist in restorative density such as fillings, root canals, extractions, etc
What is a dental assistant?
What colors do students in the Vision Technology major wear?
What is
- Juniors wear navy blue scrub bottoms with white scrub top
- Seniors wear navy blue scrub bottoms and top
All tops must be embroidered with major and the student's first and last name
Identify at least three work environments you may find a medical assistant
What is a
- Urgent Care
- Hospitals
- Doctor's offices
- Clinics
Identify the dress code for students enrolled in the nursing assistant major
What is
Juniors wear burgundy scrub tops and bottoms
Seniors wear red scrub tops and bottoms
All uniform must be worn with black shoes
This undergraduate degree is awarded after the completion of a two to three year course of study
What is an associate degree?
This dental professional offers a wide range of services that is aimed at managing oral health and treating dental disease(s)
What is a general dentist?
This eye care professional designs fits, and dispenses eyeglasses/contact lenses
What is an Optician
What is the average hourly salary for medical assistants
What is $19-23 a hour
Identify at least three work environments a nursing assistant may be found at
What is
- Nursing homes
- Hospice
- Adult daycare centers
- Long-term care facilities
- Hospitals
- Assisted living facilities
- Rehabilitation Centers
This degree is the most advanced academic degree you can earn. This degree may take 4 to 6 years to complete depending on the actual subject the individual is studying. Sometimes referred to as a PhD
What is a doctorate/doctoral degree?
This licensed health care professional daily job duites involves cleaning teeth, educating patients on proper oral care, and examining the health of teeth and gums
What is a Dental Hygienist?
This eye care physician has completed a doctorate degree. They specialize in the overall care of the eyes and the prevention of eye diseases.
What is an Optometrist ?
What is the dress code for students enrolled in the Medical Assistant major? Include regulations regarding nails, hair color, etc
- What is lavender or purple scrub tops and bottoms
- No artificial nails
- Natural hair color
- Hair tied back and off shoulders ( braided/short hair)
What grade must you earn in the Nursing Assistant and Health Occupation 3 & 4 courses to stay in the major?
What is 80% and better?
This postgraduate degree is awarded to individuals upon completing two years of study demonstrating mastery in a specific field of study
What is a master's degree?
This dental specialty addresses the diagnoses, prevention, management, and correction of malpositioned teeth and jaws, as well as misaligned bite patterns
What is Orthodontics/ Orthodontist?
Identify at least three work environments you may find an eye care professional at
What is
- Clinics
- Hospitals
- Private doctor office
- Labs
- Optical stores
In the medical assistant major, when are exams and quizzes given?
What is
- Exams every Monday
- Quizzes every Thursday
Once enrolled in the nursing assisting program, what are some skills you can expect
( Identify at least three skills)
What is
- Bathing
- Foot care
- Feeding
- Bedmaking
- Vital signs
- Dressing
- Oral Care
- Ambulate
- Positoning
This term refers to any job whose duties require training, skills, and hands-on job experience. For example, construction, plumbing, electrician, cosmetology, etc.
What is a trade/trade career?
What is
- 75% or better in prerequisite courses ( Health Occ 1 and 2 plus CFM)
- On track for graduation ( which includes passing all core classes)
- Submission of resume and slideshow project
- Complete professional interview
In the state of New York what are the requirements to become an Optician
What is
- Complete an associate degree or two-year apprenticeship
- Earn ABO certification
- Pass state board exam/practical exam
Identify at least three daily job duties of a medical assistant
What is
- Take vitals
- Draw blood
- EKG
- Schedule appointments
- Administer medication
- Urinalysis
Once you have completed the Nursing Assistant program offered by Clara Barton High School, how do you become a Certified Nursing Assistant?
What is
- Complete 108-120 clinical hours
- Earn a 80% on the written exam
- Complete 4 of 21 skills on practicum exam
This type of afforable educational institution open to high school graduates assists individuals in earning a certificate, diploma, or associate degree
What is a community college?