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Health Dimensions “ The Human Side of Health Care” Genesee Valley BOCES

Health Dimensions “ The Human Side of Health Care” Genesee Valley BOCES. Welcome to Health Dimensions. This CD will help you explore the Health Dimensions program The photos included are actual students performing some of the skills required for Health Dimensions

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Health Dimensions “ The Human Side of Health Care” Genesee Valley BOCES

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  1. Health Dimensions “The Human Side of Health Care” Genesee Valley BOCES

  2. Welcome to Health Dimensions • This CD will help you explore the Health Dimensions program • The photos included are actual students performing some of the skills required for Health Dimensions • Photos are also included showing other disciplines from Genesee Valley BOCES

  3. Health Dimensions I and II“a two year program” • HDI • Students learn the “Human Side” of Health Care • Personal care skills • 106 hours of “hands on” care at local facilities providing care to “real clients”! Eligible for the New York State Certified Nurse Aide exam

  4. Health Dimensions I and II“a two year program” • HDII • Students continue with the “Human Side” of Health Care 80+ hours of clinical internships! • Specialized Training • Certifications include • CPR; First Aid; AED; Reporting and Detecting Child Abuse; Geriatrics

  5. Health Dimensions Students andCosmetology Students “wheelchair safety”

  6. Teddy Bear Clinic June 4, 2003 Health Dimensions Health DimensionsStudents interact with Pediatric clients

  7. Students learn to relax clients with back rubs

  8. All “Hands On” care is practiced in the BOCES Health Careers Lab To allow students to gain self confidence before contact with a client

  9. Health Dimensions I • Students learn to complete vital signs Blood Pressure Pulse Temperature Respirations

  10. Health Dimensions students Assist with Activities of Daily Living Bathing Dressing Feeding A M B U L A T I O N Shaving Oral Care

  11. Health Dimensions StudentsSpend one to three days per week, 80 to 106 clinical hours per year, October through May, at the following clinical internship sites

  12. Local Hospitals UMMC BATAVIA Veterans Administration Medical Center

  13. Medical Offices

  14. Imaging Sites

  15. Phlebotomy Drawing Stations Students learn to perform Venipuncture and Microcapillary blood collection

  16. Local Nursing Homes • Genesee County Nursing Home • Batavia Nursing Home • New York State Veterans Home

  17. Students will:View an Actual SurgeryPractice SuturingSimulate a Knee ReplacementPerform an Active Role in a Simulated Surgery

  18. Students will perform electrocardiogram monitoring of the heart

  19. Students work with Geriatric Clients Pot belly pig & Clara Pet Therapy (goat) Picnic Time Dancing cheek to cheek

  20. Students Learn to Respond to Emergencies

  21. Students in Health Dimensionscan receive credit for 3rd year Scienceby attending the Health Dimensions program!

  22. Job Opportunities are exploding for graduates of Health Dimensions • Currently the needfor Certified Nurse Aides and entry level, personal care positions, exceeds the supply of trained persons

  23. Graduates of Health Dimensions I will have the ability and skill to work as: • Personal Care Aide • Nursing Assistant • Transport Aide • Occupational Therapy Aide • Unit Aide • Home Health Aide • and other positions within the health care field.

  24. Graduates of Health Dimensions II will have additional skills to work as: • Phlebotomy Aide • Electrocardiogram Aide • Geriatric Aide • Medical Office Aide • Unit Aide • Personal Care Technicians • These are only a few of the health care opportunities for students who complete 2 years in Health Dimensions

  25. College Studies • Health Dimensions Students can choose to receive 3 college credit hours for completion of HED 205 “Responding toEmergencies” and 3 college credit hours for PSY 101 “Introduction to Psychology” from Genesee Community College while enrolled in Health Dimensions II

  26. Articulation Agreement • Finger Lakes Community College will grant students who complete Health DimensionsI, and acquire their New York State CNA, 2 college credits when entering the Nursing Program at Finger Lakes Community College

  27. Adult LPN Program • Successful completion of 2 years in Health Dimensions may lead to a $100 Scholarship for the GVBOCES Adult Education Licensed Practical Nurse program! Call Mrs. Shelby for details!

  28. Questions?

  29. Call BOCES today

  30. Call BOCES today to schedule a visit to explore Health Dimensions (585) 344-7711

  31. Would you like more information? • Call Bonny Shelby, RN Health Dimensions Instructor at GVBOCES (585) 344-7711

  32. “Thank you” to the “Health Dimensions”students, past and present. This program would not be complete without you! • Betsy • Emily • Trina • Andrea • Missy • Nicole • Jay • De Almond • Angela • Marcy • Casey • Melissa • Kristen • Brianna • Shaunta • Nichol • Keila • Sara • Shanda • Ashley • Jackie • Shellie • Theresa • Melanie • Stacy • Jessica • Missy • Jennifer • Nikki • Sarah • Marquita • Melissa • Joan • Shameeka

  33. A special thank you to Adam Bailey, Andy Shelby, and Thom Shelby for the background music, an original song, “HM 2” written and performed by N/A Le Roy, New York

  34. Production and Editing • Mrs. B. Shelby, RN Health Dimensions, Instructor • Mrs. L. Mazza Computer Information Systems, Instructor • CIS student • Thank you for assisting with the production and editing of this CD

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