Medical Technologies

Site: Mayfield Innovation Center/Mayfield High School

COLLEGE CREDITS - Tech Prep/CT²

Two-year program: grades 11-12

The Medical Technologies program prepares students with an interest in the medical professions. The development of the attitudes, practices, technical and academic skills necessary for employment in medical, allied health occupations and diagnostic treatment facilities is essential to the pursuits of post-secondary education.

The students will participate in instructional, laboratory and clinical experiences designed to prepare individuals in direct patient care, diagnostic, therapeutic and treatment options. Students will participate in an internship under the supervision of physicians, dentists, nurses, emergency personnel, therapists and other allied health staff.

The course is intended for those students who are serious about an educational future in the medical/allied health occupations and diagnostic sciences. Medical Technologies is a program that articulates with colleges, allowing most students to receive college credit in high school.

Instructors:

Mrs. Erin Manypenny

[email protected]

Education: West Virginia University- BSN, Kent State University-working on career tech Licensure/
Certificate;
Work Experience: Excel TECC-Medical Careers/Medical Technologies (1 yr); Medical Technologies Instructor, Floor Nurse (11 years), Ambulatory nurse (2 years);
Awards: Selected as an Emerging Nurse Leader at Cleveland Clinic Foundation; LEAD program participant; Cleveland Clinic Clinical Ladder recipient.
Hobbies: Spending time with family, traveling.

Ms. Megan Mauceri

[email protected]

Education: Ursuline College - Bachelor of Science/Nursing, Kent State University-career tech
Licensure/Certificate, Kent State University - Masters in Career Technical Education
Work Experience: Medical Technologies Instructor (4 yrs), Registered Nurse-Medical Surgical Unit/Cleveland Clinic Hospital.
Awards: Nursing Excellence Award, Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital-2013.
Certifications: Basic Life Support; Advanced Cardiac Life Support; CMSRN-Certified in Medical Surgical Nursing.
Hobbies: Read, bake, time with family.

Additional Information

Credits: Junior Year - 3 credits (2 Courses-1.5 credits each); Senior Year - 4 credits (2 Courses-1.5 credits each, 1 Internship)

PROGRAM CONTENT

The student will learn:

• Medical Terminology-college course

• Patient Care Skills

• Experience with the latest medical equipment

• Health Care Responsibilities

• Anatomy/Physiology & Biochemistry/Physics

• OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen

• First Responder Certification

• Patient Education

• Basic EKG Interpretation- college course

• Human Growth & Development

• Acute Care Hospital internship program
• Introduction to Health Care Sciences-college course
COURSES:
• Principles of Allied Health
• Patient Centered Care & Diagnostics
• Lifespan Development & Medical Intervention
• Medical Terminology

POST-SECONDARY ARTICULATION
• Lakeland Community College - up to 10 credits
• Cuyahoga Community College - up to 4 credits
• CT²-up to 3 sem hrs/all OH public colleges
CERTIFICATION AVAILABLE
• American Heart Association CPR-
Certification for Health Care Providers
• OSHA-10 hr Safety

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Medicine

• Pharmacy

• Sports Medicine

• Veterinary Medicine

• Nursing

• Clinical Research

• Dental

• Laboratory

• Physical Therapy

• Dental Hygiene

• Clinical Laboratory Technician

• EMT/Paramedic

• Cardiopulmonary Technician

• Occupational Therapy

• Radiology/Nuclear Medicine
• Geriatric Care