LHS offers a full Health Sciences academic program. Originally offered as CCHI (Central Cities Health Institute), we have expanded our offerings and levels of participation of our students. The curriculum is designed for students to increase their exploration and exposure in all health careers. The high demand to fill jobs in the health care industry in South Wood County and across the nation and the increased rate of students interested in health careers verified the need to create this health science program.
Students are engaged in classes to prepare them for entry-level work experiences as well as post-secondary education. Through the health science program, students have the opportunity to gain First Aid, CPR/AED, and Nursing Assistant certification.
The curriculum includes hands-on, work-based education to increase student’s critical thinking, academic, and employability skills. A major goal of the Institute is to assist the health care industry in the recruitment and retention of committed, mission-oriented health care employees.
Course Sequence
HEALTH SCIENCE COURSE OFFERING SEQUENCE
- Introduction to Health Science - .5 credit (prerequisite Health Education)
- Health Science Foundations – .5 credit (prerequisite Introduction to Health Science)
- Medical Occupations Exploration – .5 credit (prerequisite Introduction to Health Science)
- * Certified Nursing Assistant– .5 high school credit (prerequisite Introduction to Health Science) (3 MSTC credits)
- * Medical Terminology – 1 credit (3 MSTC credits)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology – .5 credit
- CCHI Medical Occupations Externship – .5 credit (see below for more information on this course)
* = Courses that earn Mid-State Technical College credits
Maintenance Requirements
To maintain enrollment in the Health Sciences Program, students need to fulfill the following requirements:
- Achieve and maintain a 95% attendance rate at school and work experiences.
- Maintain at least a 3.0 GPA with no D’s or F’s in Institute classes.
- Participate in at least 100 hours of work experience throughout participation in the Institute.
- Participate in CCHI sponsored events.
- Display appropriate standards of behavior.
- Be to class or work site on time.
- Abide by home-based high school discipline code.
- Be respectful to self, staff, and fellow students.
16 of the top 25 fastest growing jobs are health care related. ~WI Department of Workplace Development
Contact Information
Located at Lincoln High School
1801 16th Street South
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54494
Lincoln High School: 715-424-6750
Contact: Kathy Jarosinski - Email
Career Possibilities
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Chiropractor
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Nurse Assistant |
Dental Assistant
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Paramedic |
Dental Hygienist
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Pediatrician |
Dentist
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Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician |
Dietician
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Phlebotomist |
Emergency Medical Technician
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Physical Therapist/ Physical Therapist Assistant |
Health Information Administrator
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Physician |
Health Information Technician
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Physician Assistant |
Health Unit Coordinator
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Psychologist |
Home Health Aid
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Radiology Technologist |
Medical Assistant
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Registered Nurse |
Medical Laboratory Technician
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Respiratory Therapist |
Medical Technologist
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Surgical Technologist |
Medication Assistant
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Veterinarian/ Veterinary Technician |
Nuclear Medicine Technologist
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