 About Us: Founded in 2009 We are a small learning community at Lawndale High School. Our leadership team, staff and students thrive upon the community that we have developed. We provide our students with an educational experience that blends community building, focused education, support and experiences help our students to stay motivated, interested, and goal oriented throughout their high school experience. Mission Statement: The Biomedical Careers Academy at Lawndale High School strives to provide students with the experience, skills, and knowledge necessary to pursue a career and/or further education in the biomedical sciences after high school. Career Pathways: Health Science and Medical Technology Sector Career Opportunities in the Biomedical Field Physical Therapy Aide Certified Nursing Assistant Respiratory Therapy Aide Medical Assisting Emergency Medical Technician Licensed Vocational Nurse/Registered Nurse Pharmacy Technician Dental Hygienist Exercise Physiologist Physical Therapist Physician Assistant Dentist Pharmacist Medical Doctor Medical Laboratory Aide Transporter Radiology Technologist Medical Laboratory Technician Cardiology Technologist Biotechnology Engineer Medical Laboratory Assistant Biotechnology Scientist Radiologist Clinical Medical Technologist Geneticist Sports Medicine Sector Career Opportunities in the Sports Medicine Field Athletic Trainer Physical therapist Nutritionist Kinesiotherapist Exercise Physiologist Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician Sports Psychologist Industry Partnerships: Thank you to our Industry Partners: |   Pathway Curriculum: The Biomedical Careers Academy prepares students to pursue a great variety of careers in the Health and Medical and Sports Medicine fields by providing a strong foundation in Science and Laboratory Skills, Basic Clinical Skills, and Sports Medicine training and internships. All BCA Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are trained in First Aid and CPR. BCA Students take a series of foundational courses to help prepare them for a career in the Health and Medical Sciences and Sports Medicine, and then specialized courses dependent on their choses career path beginning in 11th grade:
Our Graduates Are Accepted To: UC BerkeleyHumboldt State University Cal State Los Angeles Cal State Long Beach Cal State Dominguez Hills Cal State Fullerton Everest UC Davis UC Irvine UC Merced Ambry-Riddle Aeronautical University Sacramento State UC Santa Cruz Concordia University - Irvine Brown University Frostburg State University Our Graduate Careers: The Biomedical Careers Academy is still young, having had our first graduating class in 2011. Our graduates are working toward careers in:
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