HEALTH OCCUPATIONS YOUTH APPRENTICESHIP I (HOYA I)
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Level: |
11th and 12th grades |
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Class Location: |
St. John Church, Freeport |
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Time: |
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Length: |
One-year, double period |
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H.S. Credit: |
2 credits per year |
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Post Sec Credit: |
Highland Community College – Dual Credit** 8 credits (Eight credits for students successfully completing the C.N.A. theory and clinical training) |
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Prerequisite: |
Keyboarding skills, immunization documentation, satisfactory completion of Algebra 1, and at least an 8th grade reading ability, which will be confirmed through Accuplacer exam score of at least 220. Prior to acceptance into the HOYA (Heath Occupation) program, student needs to write a short paragraph explaining why they want to join the program and outlining their goals for the experience. Students wishing to do the CNA training must have a state issued ID, social security number or ITIN number and provide a physical copy on or before the first day of class to be eligible for state CNA exam. NO exceptions per Illinois Public Health regulations. |
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CAREERTEC Fees: |
$203 ($80 drug screen, $20 workbook, $25 Textbook rental, $6 name tag, $22CPR, $50scrub uniform), to be paid by student/parent at high school during registration. In the event of a non-negative drug screen, the student will be assessed an additional fee of $26 for the screen to be sent to an independent lab. |
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HCC Fees: |
$15 registration fee for spring semester to be paid by student/parent at HCC |
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Optional Fees: |
$85 CNA state testing fee to be paid by student/parent during state testing registration after completing course. Students may purchase their textbook for replacement cost |
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Calendar: |
This course follows the CAREERTEC calendar |
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State Course ID: |
Sem1: 14002A002, Sem2: 14051A001 |
Healthcare is the largest growing industry globally. Doctors, nurses, lab technicians, respiratory techs, occupational and physical therapists, surgical assistants and traveling health care personnel are needed nationwide. HOYA 1 provides a comprehensive exploration into health-care occupations and provides foundational skills and broad-based training in a variety of careers in the health-care field. Classroom academics will be combined with introductory on-site visits of numerous health careers as in the aspect of job shadows. The course is designed to help prepare students for more in-depth post-secondary study toward a particular career in health care. Students will need the 2 step TB test or lab test and proof of Hepatitis B vaccination.
* TB test can be obtained at the county health department for a fee and appointments should be made.
Students are offered the opportunity to receive CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) training 40 hours of clinical training will be done one day per month between December and April during the school day. Students that pass the theory and clinical portion with an 80% or better may sit for the State certification exam in late May and early June to be given at Highland Community College. Aligning with health-care standards, students will be subject to random and reasonable suspicion of alcohol and drug screenings; students will be removed from the program if they test positive.
Suggested preparatory courses include Algebra I, computer literacy, keyboarding skills, strong science background, competent writing skills, and a strong interest in health-related careers. Students may be responsible for their own transportation to and from Job Shadow sites, clinical sites, community service activities and some field trips. Dual credit at HCC: NURS 109.
All accepted students will attend a mandatory orientation meeting prior to the start of classes.
All fees listed are approximate and are subject to change
Congratulations to 43 of our students this year ending with perfect attendance!
A job well done!!
Click on the link above to see pictures of our students in CareerTEC classes this year.
Thank you all for your support this school year!
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Mrs. Miller, Ms. Steele, and a few of our amazing HOYA students had the privilege of presenting a check to Sheila Sherrer, the director of Liberty Village Memory Lane, from the proceeds of our recent bake sale! 
We are incredibly grateful for everything Liberty Village does—not only for their residents but also for our HOYA students, who gain valuable hands-on experience in their journey toward healthcare careers.
Thank you to everyone who supported our bake sale and helped make this donation possible! Your generosity makes a difference
The school year is winding down. Keeping the students engaged this time of year is always a challenge. We’ve been fortunate to receive some new equipment to allow us to learn about cabinetry. The students have been making drawers and doors, and learning the intricacies of cabinet making. It’s a slower process than we are used to, but overall they seem to enjoy it.
Classes held here are:
Construction Trades, CIB II & HOYA II have internship sites.
Construction Trades will meet at St. John's for safety training the first 2 weeks of school then meet at the shop by tennis courts of Freeport Middle School for class.
St. John United Church of Christ
1010 S. Park Blvd.
Freeport, IL 61032
(815) 235-2824
