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2008  VOCATIONAL NURSING CLASS ACCEPTANCE INFORMATION - UPDATED OCT. 2, 2008

Are you interested in a career in the health professions but you’re not sure if the profession is for you?

The Health Careers Division can introduce you to the health professions programs in a new course being offered starting fall 2006. HPRS 1201 – Introduction to Health Professions is an overview of the roles of various members of the health care system, educational requirements, issues affecting the delivery of health care, and methods of credentialing and licensing requirements on a state and national level. In addition, legal and ethical issues and decision making that affects the practice of health care professionals and the rights and responsibilities of health care professionals will be introduced.

 Enroll in HPRS 1201 and let us help you make a decision about choosing a career in the health field.

• Health Careers Division provides higher education in health occupations.
• Certificate and Associate of Science Degrees are offered in the areas of concentration.

There are specific degree/certificate and course requirements for associate degrees. Contact the Health Careers Division office at 936-633-5267 or kgibbsangelina.edu or dwaddletonangelina.edu for information about the following programs:

• Paramedic Certificate Program
• Emergency Medical Services Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Nursing Associate in Applied Science Degree
• LVN to RN Transition
• Vocational Nursing Programs (VN)
• Radiologic Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Respiratory Care Associate of Applied Science Degree
• Pharmacy Technology Certificate Program
• Mammography Certificate Program
• Sonography Associate of Applied Science Degree

PHILOSOPHY
The goal of the Health Careers Division is to provide quality education. The faculty believes in the philosophy and purpose of Angelina College, and: (1) that education in health occupations can be provided through a framework of higher education; (2) that our communities provide suitable clinical/practicum experiences; and, (3) that through a carefully designed curriculum, the graduate of these programs can be gainfully employed.

STUDENT ACCIDENT POLICY

As a student enrolled at Angelina College, you will encounter certain risks while your are enrolled in a classroom or laboratory experience, or in a clinical or practicum setting. In the event that you sustain an injury and/or require any medical testing or care, all resulting medical expenses (hospital, ambulance, or physician fees) are your responsibility and not the responsibility of Angelina College or the clinical/practicum site.

It is recommended that you purchase a student/personal health insurance plan (medical/hospitalization) if you are not covered by a group health insurance plan.
 

Information Sessions

Associate Degree Nursing All sessions are on the last Monday of the month from September until April. They start at 5:30 PM in room 110 Health Careers I September 29, 2008 October 27, 2008 November 24, 2008 January 26, 2009 February 23, 2009 March 30, 2009 April 27, 2009 (Last information session for class of 2009)	LVN to RN Transition Track March 9, 2009, HCI, Room 110, 5:30 p.m. March 19, 2009, Room 110, 5:30 p.m.	Vocational Nursing Program Crockett: 4/9, 5/28, & 6/25 - Room 1 Vocational Nursing Building at ETMC Crockett at 4:30 p.m. for all dates. Jasper: 6/5, 6/26, & 7/10 - Room 201 at 6:00 for all dates Lufkin: 6/2, 6/30, & 7/21 - Health Careers I room 110 at 5:30 for all dates
Radiologic Technology Oct. 16, 2008 5:30 p.m., HC I Room 110 Nov. 20, 2008 5:30 p.m., HC I Room 110 Feb. 26, 2009 5:30 p.m., HC I Room 110 March 26, 2009 5:30 p.m., HC I Room 110	Respiratory Care October 6, 2008, 5:30 PM, Room 221 Health Careers II building November 3, 2008, 5:30 PM, Room 221 Health Careers II building February 2, 2009, 5:30 PM, Room 221 Health Careers II building March 2, 2009, 5:30 PM, Room 221 Health Careers II building	Pharmacy Tech  Nov.6, 2008, 6-7 p.m., HC I, Room 204 Feb. 9, 2009, 6-7 p.m., HC I, Room 204 March 9, 2009, 6-7 p.m., HC I, Room 204 April 27, 2009, 6-7 p.m., HC I, Room 204
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Oct. 14, 2008 5:30p.m., HC I Room 110 Nov. 18, 2008 5:30p.m., HC I Room 110 Feb. 24, 2009 5:30p.m., HC I Room 110 March 31, 2009 5:30p.m., HC I Room 110	Surgical Technology July 7, 2008 4:30 p.m., HCI, Room 110 August 11, 2008, Monday in Health Careers I, room 110 at 5:30 p.m. August 26, 2008, Tuesday in Health Careers I, room 110 at 5:30 p.m.