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Start Your Future in Healthcare

Gain real-world experience, earn industry credentials, and prepare for high-demand careers in medicine, nursing, and patient care.

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Allied Health Sciences

Start Your Journey Toward a Career in Health Care

Explore the world of healthcare through hands-on learning, leadership training, and real-world observation experiences. This program is designed to give you broad exposure to medical professions while helping you build a strong foundation in professional healthcare practices.

You’ll develop essential skills in patient care, communication, and teamwork—plus, you’ll have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials, such as State-Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) and CPR certification. College credits are also available upon successful completion.

What You’ll Learn:

  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR

  • First Aid & Safety Procedures

  • State-Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) Training

  • Focused Observations & Internships in Healthcare Fields

  • Leadership & Team-Building Activities

  • Medical Ethics, Body Mechanics & Infection Control

  • Communication, Professionalism & Employability Skills

Be part of the future of healthcare in Ohio. Allied Health Sciences prepares high school students to meet the growing demand for compassionate, skilled professionals in hospitals, clinics, and medical offices across the state.

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Allied Health Program-Specific

Details

  • Helen Ramsey
    Allied Health Science Instructor
    Phone: (440) 774-1051 ext. 22508
    hramsey@lcjvs.net

    Krysten Yonkof

    Allied Health Science Instructor

    Phone: (440) 774-1051 ext. 22508

    kyonkof@lcjvs.net

  • Junior Year Courses
    Allied Sciences Lab: 3 Credits

    Senior Year Courses
    Allied Health Services Lab: 3 Credits
    Science: 1 Credit

    Academic requirements are usually taken at the student's home school
    Course descriptions are available online.

  • College Credits
    Agreements with many colleges/universities help students, who meet established criteria, earn college credit for courses taken at the Lorain County JVS.  These credits can be transferred to the respective institution.  Potential college credits for Allied Health Sciences student are listed below.  Credits listed are semester hours.

    Lorain County Community College
    Introduction to Patient Care (ALHN113): 1 Credit
    First Aid & Safety (HLED153): 2 Credits
    Body Structure & Function (BIOG115): 3 Credits
    Medical Terminology (ALHN110): 3 Credits
    Nurse Aide Training (ALHN114): 5 Credits
    (Optional summer training program for those that qualify)

    Math, English, Social Studies, and other courses that offer dual high school and college credits are also offered on the JVS campus through partnerships with Lorain County Community College and Oberlin College. Upon meeting specific criteria, students have the opportunity to earn various types of college credit for career technical courses taken at Lorain County JVS. Students also have the opportunity to participate in Ohio’s College Credit Plus program. College credit opportunities vary by program and are subject to change.
     

  • HOSA: Future Health Professionals

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Public Safety

Train to Serve. Prepare to Protect.

Step into a dynamic, hands-on program designed for students who want to make a difference through careers in emergency response, fire protection, and public safety. Through real-world scenarios, physical training, and professional certifications, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to respond to critical situations and protect your community.

Upon completion, students are eligible to take the Ohio Firefighter II Certification Exam and the National Registry Exam for EMT/B Certification, as well as earn several other industry-recognized credentials.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Fire Science & Protection

  • Emergency Medical Response (EMT Basics)

  • Rescue Simulations & Live Fire Exercises

  • Ambulance Operations & Transport

  • Critical Incident Management

  • First Aid & CPR Certification

  • Public Safety Telecommunications

  • Patient Care & Pre-Hospital Treatment

  • Injury Assessment

  • Strength, Flexibility & Fitness Training

Public Safety careers are vital to Ohio’s workforce. This program develops first responders who are well-prepared to enter service roles that protect lives, property, and communities.

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Public Safety Program-Specific Details

  • Jeff Mason
    Public Safety Instructor
    Phone: (440) 744-1051, EXT, 22310
    jmason@lcjvs.net

  • Junior Year Courses
    Lab: 3 Credits

    • Foundations of Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services
    • Firefighter I

    English: 1 Credit
    Math: 1 Credit
    Science: 1 Credit
    Elective: 1 Credit

    Senior Year Courses
    Lab: 3 Credits

    • Firefighter II
    • Emergency Medical Technician

    English: 1 Credit
    Civics/Government: 1 Credit
    Science: 1 Credit
    Math: 1 Credit
    Elective: 1 Credit

  • Industry Certifications

    • First Aid/CPR
    • Ohio Firefighter | Certification
    • FEMA Homeland Security Certifications (NIMS)
    • EMT-B  (National Registry & State of Ohio Emergency Medical Technicians-Basic)
    • APCO: Dispatchers Certification  (Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials)

  • SkillsUSA
    National Technical Honor Society

Sports, Health & Fitness Technology

Move. Motivate. Make an Impact.

Prepare for a career promoting health, wellness, and human performance. This dynamic, hands-on program blends sports medicine, personal training, rehabilitation techniques, and exercise science to build your skills for high-demand health and fitness fields.

Students can earn multiple certifications and up to 20 college credits while gaining real-world experience that translates to both clinical and athletic settings.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Anatomy & Exercise Physiology

  • Health & Fitness Assessments

  • Injury Evaluation, Taping & Splinting

  • Personal Training & Exercise Programming

  • Sports Psychology & Rehabilitation Techniques

  • Nutrition & Weight Management

  • CPR, AED, First Aid & OSHA Healthcare Certifications

  • Orthopedic Injury Treatment

  • Communication & Ethical Responsibility in Healthcare

Fueling Ohio’s workforce in health and human performance. This program sets the foundation for future healthcare leaders who are ready to inspire active lifestyles, support recovery, and contribute to wellness across communities.

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Sports, Health, and Fitness Technology Program-Specific Details

  • Jason Christner
    SHFT Instructor
    Phone: (440) 774-1051, EXT, 2236
    jchristner@lcjvs.net

  • Junior Year Courses

    Lab:  3 credits

    Senior Year Courses

    Lab:  3 credits 

  • Baldwin Wallace University 
    Cuyahoga Community College
    Lorain County Commnunity College
    American Medical Certification Association

  • HOSA: Future Health Professionals