Health Careers Explorer
Program Overview
Never has there been a greater demand for skilled professionals than in the constantly and rapidly changing health care industry. For students with an interest in health issues or those who are undecided about a career area, this one-year class provides the information and opportunities for making an informed choice. Students will get an overview of occupations in the health care field by touring medical facilities and prepare for a job in area nursing homes/hospitals/laboratories by learning basic nursing and home health skills, including phlebotomy and pharmacy technician. Students are expected to achieve Certified Nurse Aide, Home Health Aide credentials, and Medication Administration Training.
What You'll Learn
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Core Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid
- Health Careers Core
- Long Term Care Aide
- Medical Terminology – Health
Certifications and Licenses
- ODCTE Competency Certification
- Nursing Assistant
- Long Term Care Nurse Aide
- CPR/AED- Professional Rescuers
- Home Health Nurse Aid
- OSHA 10- Healthcare
*Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education
Career Opportunities
- CNA, LTC, and HHA
- EKG Tech
- Advanced Standing in PN program
For more information on occupations go to www.onetonline.org
Leadership Opportunities
Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) HOSA- Future Health Professionals
Enrollment Information
Who Can Enroll
High school juniors, seniors, and adultsProgram Length
This program is designed to be completed in 1 year (480 instructional hours).Tuition and Cost
$2.50 per credit hour X 480 hours = $1,200Financial Assistance
In-district* students under the age of 22 will be awarded the next step scholarship for students in good standing, which covers tuition and all full-time programs except Practical Nursing and Lineworker Technology.*In-district schools include: Blanchard, Bridge Creek, Dibble, Elmore City-Pernell, Lexington, Lindsay, Little Axe, Maysville, Newcastle, Noble, Paoli, Pauls Valley, Purcell, Stratford, Wanette, Washington, Wayne, Whitebead (PK-8) and Wynewood.
All financial assistance opportunities can be found on our Financial Aid webpage.
Class Schedule
Morning Session – 8:10 AM– 11:10 AMAfternoon Session – 12:45 AM – 3:45 PM
Transportation Services
- High school students: Transportation is provided from your high school to MidAmerica for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
- Home school, EPIC, and adult students: Transportation is provided from your local high school for both morning and afternoon classes. Buses will also take you back to your high school.
Route times depend on the location of your high school. Click here for more detailed route times.
How to Apply
Applications are not posted online (except Lineworker Technology and Practical Nursing). High school students should contact their counselors and adult students should contact the MATC Admission Coordinators.
