Below you will find the required courses and extra curricular things that you will need to become an academy completer ↓
PE/Health Electives (2 semesters):
Health Strategies, Body Conditioning, Individual/Dual Sports, Physical Fitness for Life, Recreational Leadership
40 Community Service Hours (Health related)
CPR/First Aid Certification
Grades 10 - 12. This is the 1st REQUIRED course of the Health Services Academy's Emergency Technician Pathway (10th or 11th Grade).
Foundations of Health Services is an introductory course designed to inform students about careers in the Health Services field, as well as basic medical skills and terminology.
This Level I course serves as the foundation course for the Public Health Services, Diagnostic Services, Emergency Medical Services, Human Performance Therapeutic Services, and Nursing Services programs of study.
Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will have foundational knowledge of various medical careers, foundational healthcare skills, safety skills, traditional Hawaiian health care philosophies, and ethics.
As part of a student’s program of study progression, the student will create a digital program of study portfolio, providing evidence of mastery of course standards and readiness to advance and complete the program of study.
Grades 10 - 12. This is the 1st REQUIRED course of the Health Services Academy's Nursing & Medicine Pathway (10th or 11th Grade).
Foundations of Health Services is an introductory course designed to inform students about careers in the Health Services field, as well as basic medical skills and terminology.
This Level I course serves as the foundation course for the Public Health Services, Diagnostic Services, Emergency Medical Services, Human Performance Therapeutic Services, and Nursing Services programs of study.
Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will have foundational knowledge of various medical careers, foundational healthcare skills, safety skills, traditional Hawaiian health care philosophies, and ethics.
As part of a student’s program of study progression, the student will create a digital program of study portfolio, providing evidence of mastery of course standards and readiness to advance and complete the program of study.
Grade 11 or 12. This is the 2nd REQUIRED course of the Health Services Academy's Emergency Medical Technician Pathway (11th or 12th Grade).
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Foundations of Health Services (THF1000).
Approval of Instructor required.
Advanced Health Services is the second course for the Diagnostic Services, Emergency Medical Services, Human Performance Therapeutic Services, and Nursing Services programs of study.
It is designed to develop student understanding of the structures and functions of the human body. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will be able to characterize the functions of various organs and body systems and their interplay with one another in the human body.
As part of a student’s program of study progression, the student will maintain a digital program of study portfolio providing evidence of mastery of the course standards and readiness to advance and complete the program of study.
Grade 11 or 12. This is the 2nd REQUIRED course of the Health Services Academy's Nursing & Medicine Pathway (11th or 12th Grade).
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Foundations of Health Services (THF1000).
Approval of Instructor required.
Advanced Health Services is the second course for the Diagnostic Services, Emergency Medical Services, Human Performance Therapeutic Services, and Nursing Services programs of study.
It is designed to develop student understanding of the structures and functions of the human body. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will be able to characterize the functions of various organs and body systems and their interplay with one another in the human body.
As part of a student’s program of study progression, the student will maintain a digital program of study portfolio providing evidence of mastery of the course standards and readiness to advance and complete the program of study.
Grade 12. This is the 3rd course of the Health Services Academy's Emergency Medical Services Pathway (12th Grade).
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Advanced Health Services (THA2000).
Approval of Instructor required.
Emergency Medical Services 1 is the third course in the Emergency Medical Services program of study designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills to be successful in the field of pre-hospital Emergency Medical Services. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will be able to recognize medical and trauma emergencies, evaluate medical situations, and apply basic technical knowledge and skills required in medical and trauma assessments.
Students will also have the opportunity to earn an Emergency Medical Response (EMR) certification which provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as an emergency medical responder to help sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of injury or sudden illness until more advanced medical personnel take over. Additionally, students will also have the opportunity to earn a Wilderness and remote First Aid (WRFA) certification which provides them with a foundation of first aid principles and skills to be able to respond to emergencies and give care in areas that do not have immediate emergency services response, such as wilderness and remote environments, including urban disaster, such as earthquakes and hurricanes.
Grade 12. This is the 3rd course of the Health Services Academy's Nursing & Medicine Pathway (12th Grade).
Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of Advanced Health Services (THA2000).
Approval of Instructor required.
Nursing Services 1 is the third course in the Nursing Services program of study and is an applied course designed to develop the skills necessary for a career in nursing. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will be able to assess, monitor, evaluate, and report patient/client health status, apply safety and wellness protocols, and communicate effectively with the patient and family members.
As part of a student’s program of study progression, the student will maintain a digital program of study portfolio providing evidence of mastery of the course standards and readiness to advance and complete the program of study.
Grade 12. This is the 3rd REQUIRED course of the Health Services Academy's Emergency Medical Services Pathway (12th Grade).
EMS: WBL is the capstone course in the Emergency Medical Services program of study. It is intended to provide a work-based learning experience for students to develop further understanding of professional issues, utilize employability skills, and demonstrate mastery of academic and technical skills learned throughout this program of study.
The work-based learning experience provides opportunities to apply and practice the knowledge and skills learned in previous courses and gives students hands-on practical experiences related to emergency medical services and related fields of occupation. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will be able to discern multiple pathways to a career in health care, necessary steps toward applying for a postsecondary program, necessary steps toward applying for a job, and reflect on program goals and aspirations.
A proficient student will also be able to document logged hours in a medical setting and demonstrate mastery of skills learned throughout this program of study in a medical setting. Instruction will be delivered through the classroom environment in conjunction with a work-based learning placement, such as a clinical internship. The student will finalize a digital course portfolio providing evidence of mastery of the program standards and readiness for postsecondary and the workforce.
Special Notation: Grade 12. This is the 3rd REQUIRED course of the Health Services Academy's Nursing & Medicine Pathway (12th Grade)
Nursing Services: WBL is the capstone course in the Nursing Services program of study. It is intended to provide a work-based learning experience for students to develop further understanding of professional issues, utilize employability skills, and demonstrate mastery of academic and technical skills learned throughout this program of study.
The work-based learning experience provides opportunities to apply and practice the knowledge and skills learned in previous courses and gives students hands-on practical experiences related to nursing services and related fields of occupation. Upon completion of the course, a proficient student will be able to discern multiple pathways to a career in health care, necessary steps toward applying for a postsecondary program, necessary steps toward applying for a job, and reflect on program goals and aspirations.
A proficient student will also be able to document logged hours in a health care-related setting and demonstrate mastery of skills learned throughout this program of study in a health care-related setting. Instruction will be delivered through the classroom environment in conjunction with a work-based learning placement. The student will finalize a digital course portfolio providing evidence of mastery of the program standards and readiness for postsecondary and the workforce.