Health and Human Services

The Health and Human Services class is a fast-paced, introductory course designed for students interested in direct patient care and mental health (social service) support. Healthcare is the fastest growing profession in Alaska and students have the ability to integrate into community centers, hospital facilities, or home health care. This class includes supervised skill training in disease prevention (Epidemiology, infection control and bloodborne pathogens); First Aid-CPR-AED; Teen Mental Health First Aid; Basic vital signs and patient assessment.

The Health and Human Services class is building certification pathways through AMCS and UAA, Human Services.

Grade level 11 and 12.

Shayna Green - Instructor

Why Take This Course?

• Want to be a Healthcare worker – Social Worker – Counselor – help children, teens, adults, and families with their health needs? 

• How about a job coach, or employment specialists serving individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health diagnoses, physical disabilities, traumatic brain injury, or autism spectrum disorders? 

• The Health and Human Services class at King Tech is the right choice for you