Health Science Academy
Medical
MNA Certification, CCMA Certification, NOCTI Certification, CPR Certification
Medical classes at Valley relate to the science of medicine, or to the treatment of illness and injuries. When you are in medical classes at Valley you do hands-on activities, go on field trips, and study all things medical. Valley's medical program allows students to pursue a medical career after high school through the knowledge and certifications earned during high school. MNA work as a Nursing Assistant in any Healthcare setting! CRNA's take vital signs, take and record data such as height and weight, intake and output. They also assist with activities of daily living.
"Here at Valley you can receive your CNA. If you earn your CNA at Valley, then you don't have to take it in college. This gives students a great opportunity to get a small nursing job early. Working at a nursing home, helping at a hospital, etc. This will help their career as they grow. Even though you earn your CNA, you are not a certified full time nurse. You have to get your BSN or ADN in college. This career pathway with help you through those terms by receiving a CNA here at Valley. Reducing your time to wait to what you can't wait to do! Your dream career!"
MNA or CCMA
(Emergency Procedures, )
"Phlebotomists are people trained to draw blood from a patient [mostly from veins] for clinical or medical testing, transfusions, donations, or research. Although they primarily collect blood, they also collect other samples such as tissue, urine, semen, stool, and sputum"
Here at Valley, you can train to draw blood! Phlebotomists work in a lab, doctor's office, and/or hospital with a team to collect and test bodily fluids.
Work in the Emergency Room or a cardiologist's Office performing EKGs. EKGs are a way to look at the electrical activity of the heart. You will learn ALL about the heart!
CPR Certification:
Learn how to SAVE LIVES! Get CPR/First Aid/AED certified with an American Heart Association Registered Nurse Instructor. Learn how to perform hands-on skills such as chest compressions, applying an AED, Tourniquets, Pressure Dressings, and lots of other activities
Veterinary Assistant
Teacher: Jaime Doak ( Principles of Veterinary Assisting ; Veterinary Assisting Skills; Advanced Veterinary Assisting Skills)
Veterinary medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, management, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, disorder, and injury in animals. "Veterinary assistants look after non-farm animals in laboratories, animal hospitals, and clinics. They care for the well-being of animals by doing routine tasks under the supervision of veterinarians, animal scientists, or veterinary technologists or technicians" Certification is awarded after passing the end of the pathway exam, the NOCTI (National Occupational Competency Testing Institute).
"Here in vet class, you learn how to take care of animals as a vet does. At Valley, you can learn how to wash, groom, and take care of the animal. You also learn the structures of the animals (bones and organs). You also get hands-on with the animals to be able to groom and wash them yourselves. If you love animals. This pathway will teach you the skills you need to be successful in veterinary medicine.
Welcome to HOSA ! We are a student ran a group of medical students that come together to teach each other leadership and teamwork skills while exploring healthcare and bringing awareness to the community.
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