Health and Biosciences

NHA Certifications:

• Certified Medical Asst (CCMA)

Test window:

• January

Student Accommodations:

• Exam Accommodation, Appeals and Incident Reports Forms

Pathful

AACPS students and teachers have access to Pathful via Classlink. Pathful offers lessons, virtual guest speakers, career databases, employability resources and interest surveys. Learn more about how to use it with your students by exploring the resources below or reaching out to the CTE office.

• Watch a brief overview of the Pathful: Employability resources (includes resume builder, cover letter and thank you notes)

• Training; Pathful offers both recorded videos and live virtual training sessions on how to use Pathful in your classroom

• Interest surveys for career paths based on interests, work values, personality and skills. To access: Log into Pathful > "My Tracker" > "Assessment Progress" > select a survey and click "Start Now"

• Select ready-made lessons in the areas of Careers, Work-based Learning, or Employability. Lessons are assigned directly to students within Pathful, most lessons are between 15 and 30 minutes. To access: Log into Pathful > "Career"/"Work-based Learning"/"Employability" > "Lessons" > Preview lesson by clicking "Preview" or assign lesson by clicking "Assign"

One Pagers - AVID Strategy 

The “One-Page Report: Poster Activity” combines visual and textual elements. Because information 

from the text is presented in manageable parts, this activity becomes accessible to a wide range of students. 

It also works well as a change of pace.

• Sample checklist and rubric

Reflections

Use at the conclusion of any classroom project - Project Based Learning Reflection

Adobe Express (if links do not work, click on Adobe Express from Classlink and try again)

Get students started with Guided Activities, examples include:

• Logo Maker

• Create a video with a vintage feel

• Create a meme

• Create a music video about an event

• Create a presentation that showcases innovation

• Learn graphic design skills to design a t-shirt

Accessible through Classlink. All teachers and students have premium accounts.

Learn more about using Adobe Express in AACPS. Teacher's guide to using Guided Activities.

• Pathful Lessons

AACPS students and teachers have access to Pathful via Classlink. Pathful offers lessons, virtual guest speakers, career databases, employability resources and interest surveys. Learn more about how to use it with your students or reach out to the CTE office for personalized professional development.

Select ready-made lessons in the areas of Careers, Work-based Learning, or Employability. Lessons are assigned directly to students within Pathful, most lessons are between 15 and 30 minutes. To access: Log into Pathful > "Career"/"Work-based Learning"/"Employability" > "Lessons" > Preview lesson by clicking "Preview" or assign lesson by clicking "Assign"

NHA Certifications:

• Certified Nursing Asst (CNA)

• Geriatric Nursing Asst (GNA)

Test window:

• January

Student Accommodations:

• Exam Accommodation, Appeals and Incident Reports Forms

• Click here for information about testing accommodations in American Nurses Credentialing Center.  

Pathful

AACPS students and teachers have access to Pathful via Classlink. Pathful offers lessons, virtual guest speakers, career databases, employability resources and interest surveys. Learn more about how to use it with your students by exploring the resources below or reaching out to the CTE office.

• Watch a brief overview of the Pathful: Employability resources (includes resume builder, cover letter and thank you notes)

• Training; Pathful offers both recorded videos and live virtual training sessions on how to use Pathful in your classroom

• Interest surveys for career paths based on interests, work values, personality and skills. To access: Log into Pathful > "My Tracker" > "Assessment Progress" > select a survey and click "Start Now"

• Select ready-made lessons in the areas of Careers, Work-based Learning, or Employability. Lessons are assigned directly to students within Pathful, most lessons are between 15 and 30 minutes. To access: Log into Pathful > "Career"/"Work-based Learning"/"Employability" > "Lessons" > Preview lesson by clicking "Preview" or assign lesson by clicking "Assign"

One Pagers - AVID Strategy 

The “One-Page Report: Poster Activity” combines visual and textual elements. Because information 

from the text is presented in manageable parts, this activity becomes accessible to a wide range of students. 

It also works well as a change of pace.

• Sample checklist and rubric

Reflections

Use at the conclusion of any classroom project - Project Based Learning Reflection

Adobe Express (if links do not work, click on Adobe Express from Classlink and try again)

Get students started with Guided Activities, examples include:

• Logo Maker

• Create a video with a vintage feel

• Create a meme

• Create a music video about an event

• Create a presentation that showcases innovation

• Learn graphic design skills to design a t-shirt

Accessible through Classlink. All teachers and students have premium accounts.

Learn more about using Adobe Express in AACPS. Teacher's guide to using Guided Activities.

• Pathful Lessons

AACPS students and teachers have access to Pathful via Classlink. Pathful offers lessons, virtual guest speakers, career databases, employability resources and interest surveys. Learn more about how to use it with your students or reach out to the CTE office for personalized professional development.

Select ready-made lessons in the areas of Careers, Work-based Learning, or Employability. Lessons are assigned directly to students within Pathful, most lessons are between 15 and 30 minutes. To access: Log into Pathful > "Career"/"Work-based Learning"/"Employability" > "Lessons" > Preview lesson by clicking "Preview" or assign lesson by clicking "Assign"

Certifications:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) 

  • Click here for information about testing accommodations in Certificed Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).

Certifications:

• Certified Dental Asst (DANB)

  • Click here for information about testing accommodations in Dental Assisting National Board.

• Radiation Health & Safety (RHS)

Pathful

AACPS students and teachers have access to Pathful via Classlink. Pathful offers lessons, virtual guest speakers, career databases, employability resources and interest surveys. Learn more about how to use it with your students by exploring the resources below or reaching out to the CTE office.

• Watch a brief overview of the Pathful: Employability resources (includes resume builder, cover letter and thank you notes)

• Training; Pathful offers both recorded videos and live virtual training sessions on how to use Pathful in your classroom

• Interest surveys for career paths based on interests, work values, personality and skills. To access: Log into Pathful > "My Tracker" > "Assessment Progress" > select a survey and click "Start Now"

• Select ready-made lessons in the areas of Careers, Work-based Learning, or Employability. Lessons are assigned directly to students within Pathful, most lessons are between 15 and 30 minutes. To access: Log into Pathful > "Career"/"Work-based Learning"/"Employability" > "Lessons" > Preview lesson by clicking "Preview" or assign lesson by clicking "Assign"

One Pagers - AVID Strategy 

The “One-Page Report: Poster Activity” combines visual and textual elements. Because information 

from the text is presented in manageable parts, this activity becomes accessible to a wide range of students. 

It also works well as a change of pace.

• Sample checklist and rubric

Reflections

Use at the conclusion of any classroom project - Project Based Learning Reflection

Adobe Express (if links do not work, click on Adobe Express from Classlink and try again)

Get students started with Guided Activities, examples include:

• Logo Maker

• Create a video with a vintage feel

• Create a meme

• Create a music video about an event

• Create a presentation that showcases innovation

• Learn graphic design skills to design a t-shirt

Accessible through Classlink. All teachers and students have premium accounts.

Learn more about using Adobe Express in AACPS. Teacher's guide to using Guided Activities.

• Pathful Lessons

AACPS students and teachers have access to Pathful via Classlink. Pathful offers lessons, virtual guest speakers, career databases, employability resources and interest surveys. Learn more about how to use it with your students or reach out to the CTE office for personalized professional development.

Select ready-made lessons in the areas of Careers, Work-based Learning, or Employability. Lessons are assigned directly to students within Pathful, most lessons are between 15 and 30 minutes. To access: Log into Pathful > "Career"/"Work-based Learning"/"Employability" > "Lessons" > Preview lesson by clicking "Preview" or assign lesson by clicking "Assign"

Canvas- All curriculum is built directly into your designated Canvas Course.

Level 1

• (Semester 1) Foundation of Medicine & Patient Care 

• (Semester 2) Structure and Function of the Human Body

Level 2

• (Semester 1) Physical Rehabilitation

• (Semester 2) Internship