Embedded Files
ACADEMY MISSION: (CARE)
ACADEMY MISSION: (CARE)
- We are Creating Professional Skills through hands- on learning experiences.
- We teach Academically Rigorous content to enhance critical thinking.
- We provide Relevant Clinical Experiences that prepare students for post-secondary endeavors.
- We practice Ethical and Compassionate Care that creates citizens of every student
ACADEMY LEAD: Shirley Shofner
PROGRAMS OF STUDY
Health Science - Theory and Practice
5631: Principles of Health Science (1 credit)
5553: Medical Terminology (1 credit)
5654: Health Science Theory and Practice (1 credit)
5643: Practicum in Health Science Pharm Tech ( 2 credits)
OR 5466 Forensics (1 credit) OR 5621: Anatomy&Physiology (1 credit)
OR 5622: Medical Microbiology (1credit)
Bio Medical Sciences
5627: Principles of Bio Medical Sciences (1 credit)
5628: Human Body Systems (1 credit)
5629: Medical Interventions (1 credit)
5630: Biomedical Innovations (1 credit)
Health Sciences
5631: Principles of Health Science (1 credit)
5550: Medical Terminology (1 credit)
5621: Anatomy and Physiology (1 credit)
5622: Medical Microbiology (1 credit) OR 5466 Forensics (1 credit)
This four year course of study satisfies the Public Services Endorsement for Healthcare. Students completing this course of study learn about health care professions and have job ready skills that give them opportunities to work in health care settings while they pursue their ultimate career goals in college and professional studies.
FRESHMEN Principles of Health Science introduces students to healthcare. Students explore healthcare concepts and multiple careers options. Areas covered include health career expectations, legal and ethical issues, cultural diversity, growth and development, basic medical terminology, selected concepts in anatomy and physiology, infection control, and health care system issues. Students will complete the American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED course to prepare them for real-world application of First Aid, CPR and use of the automated external defibrillator. Students are eligible for certification by the American Heart Association upon successful completion of skills demonstration and a written exam.
Biomedical Science is another option for students interested in the medical field. This program is a four year course of study that is a Project Lead the Way Program. The courses are science and laboratory based. Please see separate brochure for more details. Forensic Science is the practical application of Science to matters of the law. Students complete interactive and hands-on labs to investigate: History of Forensic Science, Crime Scene Investigation, Trace Analysis, Death and Decomposition, DNA Analysis, Serology, Toxicology Fingerprints, Ballistics and Toolmark Analysis, Forensic Anthropology, Document Analysis and Forgeries, and Forensic Careers.
Junior and Senior Level Non-clinical Pathway Upon completion of pre-requisites, students may elect to take the following courses to complete their Public Services Endorsement for Healthcare. Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology & Pathophysiology combine to offer a Pre-Med option. All three courses are also excellent electives for all Health Science Academy Students. Anatomy and Physiology provides students with an opportunity to study body structures and their functions incorporating multiple dissection and laboratory exercises. Medical Microbiology and Pathophysiology Students will explore the microbial world, studying topics such as: pathogenic and non-pathogenic organisms, laboratory procedures, drug resistant organisms, and emerging diseases. In pathophysiology, students study disease processes and how humans are affected. Emphasis is placed on prevention and treatment.
PRE-MEDICINE Medical Terminology introduces students to the language of medicine. Healthcare providers use a specialized vocabulary rooted in Greek and Latin. Students learn to analyze medical terms, acquiring a large vocabulary of word parts that enable them to construct and deconstruct words to determine their meaning. The course uses a body systems approach focusing on basic anatomy and physiology to facilitate learning. As students study each body system, they will learn basic patient assessment skills to include temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure, palpation, and chest auscultation to determine normal versus abnormal states. Building on basic first aid skills, students will learn the principles of trauma assessment and stabilization. At the end of the course students will complete a certification in disaster response called CERT (Community Emergency Response Teams), a FEMA course that will allow them to integrate knowledge from Principles in Health Science and Medical Terminology in a practical application of skills learned.
JUNIOR Health Science Theory and Practice builds on previous knowledge to have students master critical hands-on skills required by healthcare professionals. Students complete a rigorous curriculum for the professional medical assistant through theory in body structure and function, pharmacology, EKG, laboratory science, medical office procedures, coding, billing, and other related content areas. Complementing the theory are laboratory and clinical exercises using simulation that allow students to master clinical skills. Students complete a certification exam to gain the credential of Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). In addition, students complete a ten hour OSHA certification (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and the higher level healthcare provider CPR certification, Basic Life Support (BLS).
SENIOR Practicum in Health Science is the capstone clinical course. Students apply their knowledge and skills in real world clinical settings. One semester focuses on pharmacology as students prepare for and complete an externship at Walgreens where they gain skills as a pharmacy technician. On completion, students will be eligible to sit for the Certified Pharmacy Technician Exam. In the other semester students obtain an externship in a field of their choice to job shadow a professional in the clinical setting. The course also covers global health and advanced healthcare concepts. (This course is limited in capacity due clinical site availability; an application process is required.)
.
Report abuse