Allied Health

The Allied Health program provides a foundation in human anatomy, medical terminology, and clinical safety. Through hands-on training and CPR certification, participants develop the professional skills necessary to transition seamlessly into the healthcare workforce or higher education. Taking a CTE Allied Health class helps students understand how laws and ethics guide patient care, ensuring safety, privacy, and professional responsibility in healthcare settings. By connecting classroom learning, hands-on activities, and foundational skills, students learn how informed, ethical decision-making is essential to quality healthcare practice.

• Hands-on Activities- Students in Allied Health will practice fundamental technical skills, such as measuring vital signs (blood pressure and pulse), performing first aid and CPR, and practicing proper infection control techniques like "scrubbing in".
• Real World Opportunities- Throughout the year, students will participate in college tours, visit health care facilities, and hear from multiple industry-related guest speakers.  
• Related Careers- Nurse, Doctor, X-ray Technician, Phlebotomist, Medical Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Medical Biller & Coder, Dietary Technician, Medical Researcher, and many more. 
• College Credit-Allied Health is a direct college credit program with Mid Michigan College. Students who successfully complete the program will earn the following credits:
  • HED 106- Healthy Lifestyles (3 credits)
  • ALH 100- Medical Terminology (2 credits)
  • HED 101- Introduction to Health Professions (3 credits)
• Early College Opportunity- Contact Jennifer Fenning for more information. jfenning@ccresa.org

Instructor: Stacy Schroeder

Year Started at CCRESA: 2026

Work Experience in Career Field: Registered Nurse, Academic Nurse Educator.

What inspired you to teach in your career field? My inspiration comes from my passion for wanting to help people heal, and recover. For people to understand what their best level of health and wellness is. I have a profound desire to teach a new generation of healthcare providers the essential skills needed to understand body systems, holistic care practices, have clear open communication, and implement safe evidence-based practices necessary for today's healthcare providers, so that patients receive the quality care they are so deserving of receiving. 

What are some interests outside of the classroom? Traveling, quilting, spending quality time with my husband, my kids and my dog, reading, and dancing.

How do you hope your students will remember you? I hope my students remember me for the passion I demonstrate in teaching them the hands-on-skills necessary to provide safe patient care. Also, for implementing a variety of ways for them to learn weekly core concepts, and for my ability to meet my students at their level by implementing a variety of experiential learning opportunities to meet the needs of all students. I believe seeing my students as human first is priceless, so I do also hope I am remembered for seeing every single student as the gift that they are!