The Diversified Health Occupations program develops skills, concepts, knowledge and attitudes necessary for success in a health-related career. Students must have 75 hours of state-approved nurses aide training during their junior year, with a required minimum of 16 hours of clinical experience at a nursing home. Transportation to and from school and to the job is the responsibility of the student. Information Early Childhood Education Students work with children three to five years of age in a pre-school laboratory. Juniors operate a four to five year old pre-school and seniors work with three year olds, including special needs students.
Students plan, conduct and evaluate developmentally appropriate activities based on a weekly theme.
In addition to the early placement opportunities for seniors, the students may also gain experience working with infants, toddlers, and school-age children in local day care centers, Head Start programs, elementary schools and latchkey programs. Through an articulation agreement with Lorain County Community College, qualified students may earn up to six credit hours toward an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. The Environmental Technology program trains students for business and industrial careers that relate to the management of air, water and soil. This program places special attention on the interactions between people and their environment and concentrates on the conflicts that arise when there is competition for natural resources. Scientific and safety training in environmental systems, EPA regulations, air, water and waste disposal management, local environmental concerns, and environmental testing are part of the program.