The School Board of Broward County, Florida
Created : February 03, 2013 at 04:11 PM |
Meeting: Regular School Board Meeting : F. Curriculum/Educational Programs & Student Support | ||||||||||||||
F-1. Continuation Agreement with VITAS Healthcare Corporation of Florida (C)
March 20, 2012 Status: |
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Quick Summary / Abstract
WITHDRAWN Approve the Continuation Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and VITAS Healthcare Corporation of Florida. The contract period is March 27, 2012 through February 28, 2015. Career and Technical Education high school and adult postsecondary students district-wide, who are enrolled in Health Science Education Programs, participate in clinical learning experiences through contractual agreements with hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare related facilities. The Continuation Agreement with VITAS Healthcare Corporation of Florida provides clinical experiences necessary to meet Florida Department of Education mandated student performance standards. This agreement also addresses the requirements of regulatory agencies for students to qualify for certification/licensure examinations upon program completion. Broward County Public Schools offer the following high school and adult postsecondary Health Science Programs: Allied Health Assisting, Central Service Technology, Dental Aide, Dental Assisting, Dental Laboratory Assisting, Electrocardiograph Aide, Electrocardiograph Technology, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Responder, Health Unit Coordinator, Hemodialysis Technician, Home Health Aide, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Coder/Biller, Medical Laboratory Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Records Transcribing, Nursing Assistant, Optometric Technician, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing, Psychiatric Technology, Surgical Technology and Vision Care Assisting. This Continuation Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. There is no financial impact to the district. Requested Action WITHDRAWN Approve the Continuation Agreement between The School Board of Broward County, Florida, and VITAS Healthcare Corporation of Florida. The contract period is March 27, 2012 through February 28, 2015. Summary Career and Technical Education high school and adult postsecondary students district-wide, who are enrolled in Health Science Education Programs, participate in clinical learning experiences through contractual agreements with hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare related facilities. The Continuation Agreement with VITAS Healthcare Corporation of Florida provides clinical experiences necessary to meet Florida Department of Education mandated student performance standards. This agreement also addresses the requirements of regulatory agencies for students to qualify for certification/licensure examinations upon program completion. Broward County Public Schools offer the following high school and adult postsecondary Health Science Programs: Allied Health Assisting, Central Service Technology, Dental Aide, Dental Assisting, Dental Laboratory Assisting, Electrocardiograph Aide, Electrocardiograph Technology, Emergency Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Responder, Health Unit Coordinator, Hemodialysis Technician, Home Health Aide, Massage Therapy, Medical Assistant, Medical Coder/Biller, Medical Laboratory Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Records Transcribing, Nursing Assistant, Optometric Technician, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, Practical Nursing, Psychiatric Technology, Surgical Technology and Vision Care Assisting. This Continuation Agreement has been reviewed and approved as to form and legal content by the Office of the General Counsel. School Board Goals
Financial Impact There is no financial impact to the district. Source of Additional Information Sayra Hughes 754-321-2950 John Miracola 754-321-8444 Associated File Attachments
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