Grand River Technical School of Chillicothe, Missouri
  • For more information about GRTS, call 660-646-3414, or stop by and visit us at 1200 Fair Street, Chillicothe, Missouri or E-Mail Us.
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Contacts:
April Suddith
660-646-3414 OR fax 660 646 3568
asuddith@grts.org

Sonja Daley
660-646-3414 OR fax 660 646 3568
sdaley@grts.org

Looking for a career in the Health Care field?

GRTS's Health Services Technology Program might be what you are looking for!

Jobs in the health care services industry are in greater demand than ever before. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that, by the year 2010, health services employment is projected to increase to 13,000,000. That's over 2.8 million new jobs!

Job opportunities abound for nursing aides and assistants in response to an increasing emphasis on rehabilitation and the long-term care needs of an increasing elderly population. In fact, the Department of Labor projects that the increased demand for health care services, led by the growing proportion of the elderly population, is expected to continue for a full 50 years!

Modern medical technology will also increase the employment of nursing aides, because as technology saves and extends more lives, it increases the need for long-term care.

November 3, 2010

Grand River Technical School Health Science Technology students are learning about infection control. Infection control is especially important this time of the year with the flu season approaching upon us fast. Students under the instruction of Sonja Daley and April Suddith are learning the importance of hand washing and the appropriate techniques for personal protective equipment. Students are learning how to apply gloves, gowns and masks.

Students are currently going to clinical rotations with multiple business partners in about 30 different clinical areas in the Chillicothe area. The local health professions have been very supportive of providing the students in the Health Science Technology program with great opportunities for observation and hands on learning experiences. Infection control is one of the basic steps and necessity in the health care field.

Potential job opportunities...

  • Nursing assistant in residential care, hospital, or home health care
  • LPN or Registered Nurse
  • Surgical Assistant
  • Radiology Technician
  • EMT/Paramedic
  • Lab Technician
  • Therapist

Continue your education, and the possibilities are endless.

What Will You Learn?

The Health Occupations curriculum includes:

  • Becoming a nurse assistant on the health care team
  • Utilizing communication and observation skills
  • Ethical and legal responsibilities
  • Employment safety considerations
  • Understanding the elderly
  • Nutrition
  • All body systems
  • Personal care
  • Restorative nursing
  • Special procedures

Where Do You Begin?

Classes begin in August of each year. Post-secondary students attend six hours per day for one school year. Financial aid is available for those who quality. Ask about scholarships!

Highlights

  • Nursing Assistant Certification

  • Administrative Medical Assistant Certification

  • 100 hours on the job clinical rotation

  • Math for nurses

  • Career counseling

  • Job placement assistance

The Grand River Technical School adheres to a policy of non-discrimination on the basis of
age, color, creed, handicap, marital or parental status, national origin, race, religion, or sex
in admissions, educational programs, activities, financial aid, and employment.

Public Notice
Nondiscrimination Statement
Chillicothe R-II School District

The Chillicothe R-II School District complies with all federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination, including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974 and the American Disabilities Act (ADA). It is the policy of the school district that no person, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or handicap, shall be discriminated against in employment, educational programs and activities or admissions. Inquiries or complaints concerning the Chillicothe R-II School District’s compliance with the regulations implementing Title II, Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 or the American Disabilities Act (ADA) may be directed to: Superintendent Office, Chillicothe R-II School District, P.O. Box 530, Chillicothe, Missouri, 64601. (660-646-4566).

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