Instructors
Heidi Aleman
Department Head, Health Technology
Heidi.Aleman@cttech.org
203-732-1854
Eugenia Bolton
Instructor, Health Technologies
Eugenia.Bolton@cttech.org
203-732-1844
Ellen Nutter
Instructor, Health Technology
Ellen.Nutter@cttech.org
203-732-1818
Program Description
Students enrolled in the CTECS Health Technology program are given instruction and demonstrate skills/knowledge in:
Health care safety, nutrition, characteristics of health care teams, National Health Care Standards, categories of health care facilities, legal/ethical/moral concerns in health care, effective communication including medical terminology.
The Health Technology program provides a broad-based exposure to a variety of health careers. Students’ progress in foundational health care skills and in grade 11 students are eligible to become certified nursing assistants.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can enter a variety of healthcare settings or continue their studies through short programs in the community or at postsecondary institutions. The following occupations are achievable based on education level:
Certifications
Fees
Curriculum
Connecticut Technical Education and Career System’s Health Technology course breakdown by grade. Each student is required to complete four years of a Career Technical Education program.
Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
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3 Credits | 3 Credits | 3 Credits | 3 Credits |
Exploratory and Introduction to Health Technology | Exploration of Health Care Career Clusters | Nursing Assistant Certification | Medical Assistant and Advanced Career Exploration |