BIOTECHNOLOGY

Site: Tri-C East
COLLEGE TECH PREP
One-year Junior/Senior option program

PRE-REQUISITES:
• Students must meet one of the following:
Honors Biology 1 or Honors Chemistry with at least a 3.0GPA
• Completed Algebra 2
• High school cumulative 2.0GPA or better
FOR COLLEGE CREDIT:
• Honors Biology 1 or Honors Chemistry with a B or above
• Student must pass two final exams in Biology and Biotechnology administered by a Tri-C faculty representative
• Maintain a 3.0 GPA or better in the Biotechnology College Tech Prep program
CREDITS EARNED AT CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE - TOTAL up to 15 semester hours:

Biotechnology has been used to produce freezeresistant crops, insulin for diabetics, a vaccine against hepatitis, oil eating microbes, stone-washed blue jeans, and improved detergents.
The Biotechnology Program prepares students for post secondary education at the college level which would then allow pursuit of work in the bioscience industry and academia in the areas of research and development, quality systems, production, clinical testing, and diagnostic work.
The student will study contemporary biological sciences, discussing scientific hot topics, ranging from bioterrorism to human cloning. The course content will include topics and principles of experimental design centered on focal topics selected to reflect the many aspects of Biotechnology. Topics will reflect current biological issues, emerging techniques and relevant problems extending into the everyday affairs of the student.

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MEDICAL CAREERS TECHNOLOGY

Site: Mayfield High School
One-year Junior/Senior option program

The Medical Careers Technology program prepares and develops attitudes, practices and technical skills necessary to obtain employment in a variety of health care occupations. The students will be provided with the instruction and hands-on experience to assist physicians and dentists, do direct patient care, conduct basic laboratory tests, and perform office
management duties.

The senior student will participate in early placement during the second semester giving the student experience in several medical occupational areas in an acute care hospital. Students must be able to provide their own transportation.

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES

Site: Mayfield High School
COLLEGE TECH PREP
Two-year program

The Medical Technologies program prepares students with an interest in the medical occupations to develop the attitudes, practices and technical skills to
obtain employment in medical, dental and diagnostic treatment facilities and to continue their education in a post-secondary institution in the medical/dental or diagnostic sciences.
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 a paid 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/dental sciences. It is a College Tech Prep program that articulates with colleges allowing some students to receive college credit in high school.