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Academy Overview
Academy Overview
The HSHS (Health Sciences & Human Services) Academy is focused on providing experiences for students interested in careers in education, healthcare, human services, government & public administration, and law, corrections, security & public safety.
Academy Experiences
Academy Experiences
Health Sciences
Health Sciences
The HSHS Academy provides opportunities for students to explore careers in healthcare. They can take classes such as Health Careers, Human Anatomy, Human Development and Healthcare CAPS, to name a few.
Education & Training
Education & Training
If you are interested in being a teacher, the HSHS Academy allows you to explore career options. The academy offers courses like Human Service Careers, Human Development, psychology courses and Education CAPS.
Government & Public Administration
Government & Public Administration
Curious about the government and what sort of jobs are available? In the HSHS Academy, students can take classes like Citizen's Academy, Human Service Careers, Law and Civil Liberties and Human Service CAPS to learn more.
Human Services
Human Services
Do you want to work with people and help others? Maybe a career in human services is right for you. The HSHS Academy allows students to explore careers in the human services by taking classes such as Human Services Careers, Human Development, Social Issues in Human Services, psychology courses and more.
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
The HSHS Academy also provides an opportunity for students to explore careers related to law enforcement. Students can take Citizen's Academy and get to be a part of a mock trial, or they they can take Law & Civil Liberties or Human Service CAPS.
Certification Opportunities
Certification Opportunities
CNA
CNA
Earn your CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) certification while still in high school. CNA's provide direct patient care and is a great stepping stone to anyone interested in working in healthcare.
CPR/First Aid
CPR/First Aid
Students have the opportunity through Healthcare CAPS and EMR to earn their first aide and CPR certification.
EMR
EMR
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) is a course that students can take and develop basic skills in emergency care, basic life support and first aide. Take the class and test out at the end to earn your EMR certification.
HSHS CAPS Courses
HSHS CAPS Courses
Healthcare CAPS
Healthcare CAPS
This course offers students with a strong interest in pursuing a career in healthcare an authentic experience through community partnerships and job shadowing. Through a strong partnership with Alomere Health, students in Healthcare CAPS get the opportunity to learn directly from healthcare professionals through simulations in casting/splinting, suturing, airway management/intubation, diagnostic imaging and birthing.
Human Service CAPS
Human Service CAPS
This course provides students with a call to action and the ability to meaningfully impact change within the community and beyond through authentic learning experiences. This course relies on community partners for authentic projects for students.
Education CAPS
Education CAPS
Have you ever thought about being a teacher? If so, take this class. It gives students the opportunity to be in classrooms directly observing teachers and developing lesson plans that they will deliver. Students are also exposed to several opportunities for networking, mentoring, modeling and practicing what they learn.
HOSA members at the state competition
HOSA is a student-led organization. HOSA's mission is to empower future health professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration and experience. The organization actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry. Students can choose from over 70 competitive events to compete in that fall into three categories: tests, skill demonstrations or presentations.
Carrie Urness, HSHS Academy Counselor
Carrie Urness, HSHS Academy Counselor
Welcome to the HSHS Academy! As your academy counselor, I am excited to assist you in exploring your interests through all of the opportunities and experiences that are within our academy.
My office is located within the College & Career Center. If you need assistance or would like to meet, please stop in and make an appointment or send me an email.
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