Central Montco Technical High School
Course Description
Allied Health Technology is an Honors College Prep course designed for academic students who wish to pursue a career in the healthcare/medical profession in the post-secondary setting.
The Allied Health Technology program is open to 12th grade students who meet the required prerequisites. This hospital-based, clinical, hands-on based program for students interested in providing inpatient and outpatient care to the community. Students will spend time in each clinical rotation with professionals, observing direct patient care and diagnostic testing. Students will learn medical terminology; medical abbreviations; ethical, professional behavior; and anatomy and physiology of the human body.
The core curriculum consists of planned courses for introduction of health careers, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, legal and ethical aspects of health care, communications, and clinical rotations in a hospital or medical setting as required by the curriculum.
Course Content
Topics of study include but are not limited to:
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Anatomy and Physiology
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Human Body in Health and Disease- Bio 104 Dual Enrollment with MCCC
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The 11 Major Body Systems
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Medical Terminology
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Vital Signs; Practical and Theory
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Pharmacology
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Wound Care
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Professionalism, Legal, & Ethical Issues
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Communication Skills
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Infection Control
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Disease and Disease-causing Agents
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Human Needs and Development
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Healthcare Provider Skills
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Death & Dying
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EKG
Clinical Rotations to Include
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Clinical Rotations to Include
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Operating Room (OR)
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Emergency Room (ER)
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Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
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Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
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Cardiac Cath Lab
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Radiology
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Rehabilitation-Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy
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Wound Care
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Infectious Disease
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Med/Surgery-Nursing
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Progressive Care Unit-Nursing
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Senior Behavior Unit
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Plymouth Meeting Ambulance Ride Along Program
Required Uniform & Materials
The CMTHS Required Allied Health Uniform can be ordered HERE.
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Gray scrub top and gray scrub pants
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White sneakers or nurse shoes, No open-toed shoes
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Watch with a second hand or phone timer
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Stethoscope recommended but all clinical supplies are provided.
Additional Requirements:
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Background Checks/Clearances - Please click HERE for a document that explains all of the necessary clearances and how to obtain them.
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Physical Exam
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Updated Immunizations
Related Occupations
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Physician
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Pharmacist
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Physician’s Assistant
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Physical Therapist
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Occupational Therapist
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Speech/Language Pathologist
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Nurse Practitioner, RN, BSN
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Pathology
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Respiratory Therapist
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Emergency Medical Technician
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Medical Assistant
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Radiology/Nuclear Medicine
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Medical Lab Technician
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Surgical Technician
Potential Certifications
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ASHI (American Safety & Health Institute) CPR Pro and First Aid
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DPW (Department of Public Welfare) Certificate for Patient Care Assistant
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Medical Assisting
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Nurse Assisting and EKG Technician from AMCA (American Medical Certification Association)
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CareerSafe OSHA Certification for Healthcare workers
Post-Secondary Education
Recent graduates from the Allied Health program are attending
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University of Alabama
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James Madison University
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Duke University
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University of Connecticut
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Penn State University
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Villanova University
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University of Pittsburgh
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Jefferson University
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West Chester University
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Widener University
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Temple University
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Drexel University
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Towson University
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Villanova University
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Montgomery County Community College
Dual Enrollment with MCCC
The Allied Health Program is a Dual Enrollment Class with Montgomery County Community College (MCCC). MCCC has approved our instructor as an adjunct professor. As a result, students will receive transcripted college credit(s) that can be used to continue their post-secondary education at MCCC or any number of institutions. Students must earn a grade of "B"or higher to receive the credit(s).