Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Introductory (SW Metro Offering concurrent college credit with Dakota County Technical College - Class will be offered Online)
Grade: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Length: 1 Semester (Fall Semester only)
Medical training required of firefighters and law enforcement, students will learn about emergency services, advance first aid, and health care provider CPR. This course includes a focus on learning anatomy and physiology and provides many field experiences to do hands on skills.
Emergency Medical Technician
Intermediate (SW Metro Offering)
Grade: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Length: 1 Semester (Spring Semester only)
EMTs are clinicians, trained to respond quickly to emergency situations regarding medical issues, traumatic injuries and accident scenes. EMTs are often employed by ambulance services, governments, and hospitals, but are also sometimes employed by fire departments, in police departments, and there are many firefighter/EMTs and police officer/EMTs.
The criteria for earning industry certifications come from the issuing institutions and are generally higher than that of a typical high school class. In order to earn these certifications, students may need to put in time outside of class for clinicals, studying, or practicing skills as well as to taking state tests. While all students may not earn the certifications, all will leave the class with an understanding of medical careers and emergency services.
Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR)
Advanced (SW Metro offering)
Grade: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Length: 1 Semester
Approved through the Minnesota Department of Health, Nursing Assistant will train students to work directly with residents of a long term care facility. Clinical rotations are conducted at Auburn Homes and Services in Chaska or Waconia. Students will learn the curriculum and skills required to take the state Nursing Assistant Registry Exams. Students also earn certifications in basic first aid and CPR through the American Heart Association.
Medical terminology
Introductory (SW Metro offering)
Grade: 11, 12
Prerequisite: None
Length: 1 Semester
This course is designed for students to develop a basic knowledge of how complex medical terms are formed from Latin and Greek word parts utilizing root words, prefixes, and suffixes. Medical terms are presented by the body system. Emphasis is placed on spelling and pronunciation of medical terms. This course is the foundation for any medical career and is a required, intro-level class of most college medical programs.
Cosmetology 1,2
Introductory (SW Metro offering)
Grade: 11,12
Prerequisite: None
Length: 1 semester
Our mission is to provide students with the opportunity to discover the Cosmetology industry through learning, leadership, marketing, and artistic skills. We offer students the opportunity to explore and practice the art and science of beauty care. The course consists of all aspects of this industry including, Minnesota State Laws and Rules, professional development, design decision in hairstyling, men's and women's haircutting, chemical texturizing, hair coloring, salon environment, nail care, skin care, waxing, retailing and salon business.
This program is offered in a licensed Cosmetology School setting, thus giving the student both the training and hands on aspects of the profession. Electing this program will allow students to explore diversified career possibilities as well as earn hours that are transferable to post-secondary Cosmetology schools.