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Health Science Fundamentals

Coursework in Health Science Fundamentals builds on the topics taught in Allied Health. Internships will take place three days per week and will be more individualized based on  a student’s interests. Areas of rotation may include physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical lab, nursing, pharmacy, administration, dietary, etc. Students will earn certification in CPR/AED, and can also enroll in SUNY Rockland Community College course English 101.

College Articulations

Rockland Community College (3 credits), College of Westchester, Sullivan Community College

Professional Certifications

National Patient Care Technician (PCT) through NCCT, CPR/AED, HIPAA

Career Options

Nurse, Doctor, Physical Therapist, Lab Technician, First Responder, Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician, Nurse Assistant

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Career & Technical Education Center
65 Parrott Road, Building #3
West Nyack, NY 10994
(845) 627-4770

Kim Bell
Executive Director of Career and Technical Education

Eric Kurz
Principal

James Matera
Assistant Principal

Jennifer Patrikis
School Counselor
Nanuet Union Free School District
South Orangetown Central School District
Suffern Central School District
New Jersey school districts

Jaymie DeLeon
School Counselor
East Ramapo Central School District
Pearl River School District
Rockland BOCES Student Services

Nicole Minter
School Counselor
Clarkstown Central School District
North Rockland Central School District
Nyack Public Schools
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