SCHOOL HEALTH ASSISTANT

This program offers a certificate of specialization (catalog link).

Description of job for which program prepares students

The School Health Assistant provides services to children in the educational system under the supervision of the School Administration and the School Nurse. They perform a number of duties including health related services, clerical duties, documentation and maintenance of facilities, and facilitating activities to improve and promote optimal student health. Health Assistants asses illness conditions, provide first aid, administer medications, review immunization compliance, and maintain student health records. The outcome from this program will be to provide the community with trained personnel in an area of increasing demand. The program is designed to meet the needs of entry-level School Health Clerk in the educational setting.

Required prerequisites Certificate program

Open enrollment Graduate attains a Certificate of Specialization

Does this program transfer? Procedure for program admittance

No Enroll in program courses

Program start Length of program

Fall semester each year Currently two semesters: fall and spring

Employment prospects Employment possibilities

Very good Schools

Salary Spaces available

$12.00 to 14.00/ hour 22

Contact Information

Dan Adelmann, Allied Health Advisor

Office: CHS Division Office, Cove

dadelmann@occ.cccd.edu

714-432-5541

Allied Health Assistant – – 714-432-5729