Health Occupations -- Available at the Wildwood Campus only

Health Occupations, a New York State licensed program, is an introduction to all health occupation careers. After successful completion of the core curriculum, students will enter Health Occupations II, including Health Related Child Care and Health Assistant Programs.

Supervised clinical experience is included for all programs at various related sites including St. James Mercy Health, McAuley Manor, Head Start, St. James Day Care, Corning Hospital, Founders Pavilion and doctors’ offices.

LPN programs are available for post-secondary students. Integration of academics, technology and universal skills are important components in Health Occupations. Students will take the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) exam at the end of the first year, qualifying them to work in long-term care facilities.

Course Content:

• Health Occupations Core
• Certified Nurse Assisting
• Health-Related Child Care
• Health Assisting

Related College Studies:

• Certificate in Early Childhood Services
• Two-year degree in Registered Nursing
• Two-year degree in Medical Laboratory Technician
• Two-year degree in Health and Human Services
• Two-year degree in Early Childhood Studies
• Four-year degree in Nursing
• Four-year degree in Elementary Education/Social Work/Special Education

Articulation Agreement With:

• Corning Community College

Integrated Academic Credits (over two years):

• English (1 credit)
• Science (1 credit)