Skilled Health Technician

Description:
This career major is ideal for students who are interested in the health care field.  The Health Careers Core Curriculum, Medical Terminology, and Anatomy and Physiology are included in this major.  The occupational outcomes include a long term care certified nursing aide, home health aide, occupational therapy aide, physical therapy aide, and fitness specialist.

Hours:
Morning session – 8:10 – 11:10 a.m.
Afternoon session – 12:45 – 3:45 p.m.

Career Major Name:  Skilled Health Technician
Clock Hours/Weeks of Instruction:  992/37
Normal Completion Time:  37 weeks for full-time status

College Credit:
3 hours (Medical Terminology) through Oklahoma City Community College

Career Opportunities:
CNA, LTC and HHA
Physical Therapy Aide
Occupational Therapy Aide
Fitness Specialist

For more information on occupations go to http://www.onetonline.org

Application Process:
High school students see home school counselor
Adults contact Mid-America counselor 405-449-3391

Average Salary:
$14,040-$24,690

Accreditation:
NCA (North Central Association)
ODCTE (Oklahoma Department of Career & Technology Education)

Gainful Employment Information:
Program Costs:  $992
O-Net/SOC Code:  31.1014
CIP Code:  51.2601
On-Time Completion and Job Placement Rates are not available for the 2011-12 academic year due to NO post-secondary adult  enrollment.  High school students make up more than 2/3 of MATC’s enrollment.

Additional Information:
Financing plans are not available and MATC does not participate in student loans; therefore, median loan debt is not applicable.
MATC does not have on campus housing.