health dimensions “ the human side of health care” genesee valley boces
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Health Dimensions “The Human Side
of Health Care”
Genesee Valley BOCES
Welcome to Health Dimensions
• This CD will help you explore the Health Dimensions program
• The photos included are actual students performing some of the skills required for Health Dimensions
• Photos are also included showing other disciplines from Genesee Valley BOCES
Health Dimensions I and II“a two year program”
• HDI– Students learn the “Human Side” of Health
Care– Personal care skills– 106 hours of “hands on” care at local facilities providing care
to “real clients”!Eligible for the New York State Certified Nurse
Aide exam
Health Dimensions I and II“a two year program”
• HDII– Students continue with the “Human
Side” of Health Care 80+ hours of clinical internships!
– Specialized Training– Certifications include
• CPR; First Aid; AED; Reporting and Detecting Child Abuse; Geriatrics
Health Dimensions Students and Cosmetology Students
“wheelchair safety”
Teddy Bear ClinicJune 4, 2003
Health Dimensions
Health Dimensions Students interact with Pediatric clients
Students learn to relax clients with back rubs
All “Hands On” care is practiced in the BOCES Health Careers Lab
To allow students to gain self confidence before contact with a client
Health Dimensions I• Students learn to
complete vital signs
Blood Pressure Pulse
RespirationsTemperature
Health Dimensions students Assist with Activities of Daily Living
Bathing Feeding Dressing
Oral Care
Shaving
AMBULAT ION
Health Dimensions StudentsSpend one to three days per week, 80 to 106 clinical hours per year,
October through May, at the following clinical internship sites
Local Hospitals
UMMCBATAVIA
Veterans Administration Medical Center
Medical Offices
Imaging Sites
Phlebotomy Drawing Stations
Students learn to performVenipuncture and Microcapillary bloodcollection
Local Nursing Homes
• Genesee County Nursing Home
• Batavia Nursing Home
• New York State Veterans Home
Students will:View an Actual SurgeryPractice SuturingSimulate a Knee Replacement Perform an Active Role in a Simulated Surgery
Students will perform electrocardiogram
monitoring of the heart
Students work with Geriatric Clients
Pet Therapy (goat)
Pot belly pig & Clara
Picnic Time
Dancing cheek to cheek
Students Learn to Respond to Emergencies
Students in Health Dimensions
can receive credit for 3credit for 3rdrd year Science year Science
by attending the Health Dimensions program!
Job Opportunities are exploding for graduates of
Health Dimensions
• Currently the need for Certified Nurse Aides
and entry level, personal care positions,
exceeds the supply of trained persons
Graduates of Health Dimensions Iwill have the ability and skill to work as:
– Personal Care Aide – Nursing Assistant – Transport Aide – Occupational Therapy Aide – Unit Aide – Home Health Aide – and other positions within the health care
field.
• Graduates of Health Dimensions II will have additional skills to work as:
– Phlebotomy Aide– Electrocardiogram Aide– Geriatric Aide– Medical Office Aide– Unit Aide– Personal Care Technicians– These are only a few of the health care
opportunities for students who complete 2 years in Health Dimensions
College Studies• Health Dimensions Students can
choose to receive 3 college credit hours for completion of HED 205 “Responding to Emergencies” and 3 college credit hours for PSY 101 “Introduction to Psychology” from Genesee Community College while enrolled in Health Dimensions II
Articulation Agreement• Finger Lakes Community College
will grant students who complete Health Dimensions I, and acquire their New York State CNA, 2 college credits when entering the Nursing Program at Finger Lakes Community College
Adult LPN Program• Successful completion of
2 years in Health Dimensions
may lead to a $100 Scholarship for the GVBOCES
Adult EducationLicensed Practical Nurse
program!Call Mrs. Shelby for details!
Questions?
•Call BOCES today
• Call BOCES today to schedule a visit to exploreHealth Dimensions
(585) 344-7711
Would you like more information?
•Call Bonny Shelby, RN Health
Dimensions Instructor at GVBOCES (585) 344-7711
“Thank you” to the “Health Dimensions” students, past and present.
This program would not be complete without you!
•Kristen •Brianna•Shaunta •Nichol •Keila •Sara•Shanda•Ashley•Jackie•Shellie•Theresa
•Melanie•Stacy •Jessica •Missy •Jennifer •Nikki•Sarah•Marquita•Melissa•Joan•Shameeka
•Betsy •Emily•Trina•Andrea•Missy•Nicole•Jay •De Almond•Angela•Marcy•Casey•Melissa
• A special thank you to Adam Bailey, Andy Shelby, and Thom Shelby for the background
music, an original song,
“HM 2” written and performed by
N/ALe Roy, New York
Production and Editing• Mrs. B. Shelby, RN
Health Dimensions, Instructor• Mrs. L. Mazza
Computer Information Systems, Instructor
• CIS student •Thank you for assisting with the production and editing of this CD
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