The CV-TEC New Visions Medical Careers program is an academically rigorous one-year exploratory program for selected college-bound seniors planning to major in a field of study such as pre-med, chemistry, biology or other allied health fields.
Available Academic Credit through New Visions
Course
Credit
Health Career Credit
.5
Medical Terminology
.5
Government
.5
Economics
.5
Anatomy & Phys.
1
English
1
The academic curriculum is combined with practical, applied work experience as students observe the work day of health care professionals as they deliver patient care at one of the area medical facilities. Learn what the health care field is really about by working alongside the professionals.
General areas of instruction for the New Visions: Medical Careers Program includes classroom instruction and clinical rotations in a variety of medical health areas and settings such as: Surgery, Emergency Department, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Dentistry, Cardiology, Geriatrics, Physical Therapy, Laboratory, Cardiology, etc.
Students will participate in internship programs at various health care facilities including Laboratories, Doctor’s Offices, Clinics, Hospitals, etc. College-bound students will be exposed to the basic knowledge and terminology needed for majoring in the health care profession.
New Visions Program
The New Visions Program is taught at the honors level and provides an insider’s study of professional careers by immersing you in the daily activities with a mentor / expert before starting your college career. Acceptance is competitive with selection based on grades, recommendations, interview and essay.
Clinton’s College Success Seminar (1 Credit from Clinton Community College)
Explore career interests with mentors in the community, while earning high school and college credit!
Students may choose from over 70 AP, certificate-granting and high school credit online courses to fulfill requirements and augment their New Visions Experience.