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:

  • Certified Nurse Assistant
    Projected Salary
    Most likely does not require postsecondary education

  • Medical Receptionist
    Projected Salary
    Most likely does not require postsecondary education

  • Home Health Aide
    Projected Salary
    Most likely does not require postsecondary education

  • Emergency Medical Technicians
    Projected Salary
    Most likely does require short-term postsecondary education

Certifications

  • OSHA 1910 (Health care Industry) certification

  • CPR and 1st Aid Heart saver and Healthcare Provider

  • Basic Life Support

  • Stop the Bleed

  • Certified Nursing Assistant

  • Basic Care for Alzheimer client

  • Advanced ADL for the Alzheimer Client

  • Medical Assistant
    Projected Salary
    Most likely does require short-term postsecondary education

  • Phlebotomist
    Projected Salary
    Most likely does require short-term postsecondary education

  • Pharmacy Technician
    Projected Salary
    Most likely does require short-term postsecondary education

  • Registered Nurse
    Projected Salary
    Most likely does require postsecondary education

Fees

  • Emmett O’Brien Health Technology Program  –  FREE

  • Certifications obtained during program – $50-$70

  • Postsecondary Education – $$$

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
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

Course Descriptions*

Students deciding to enter the field of Health Technology will be introduced to the basics of safety as well as infection control practices including personal and patient hygiene. The Health Technology program provides a broad-based exposure to a variety of health occupations. Instruction involves hands-on training in providing personal care for patients combined with theoretical instruction in the fundamental subjects of the health care industry. This includes nutrition, growth and development, medical-legal issues, human behavior, medical terminology, health care safety, introduction to public health and professional communication.