UConn ECE Medical Careers

The Medical Careers class is offered as part of the UCONN Early College Experience Program. This course earns students 3 UCONN credits - 1 credit from (AH 1100 Introduction to Allied Health Professions and 2 credits from AH 2001 Medical Terminology). Students explore a wide variety of health-related professions and learn Medical Terminology while earning 3 college credits at UCONN. This program requires a service component which is fulfilled by co-sponsoring 3 blood drives with the American Red Cross. The overall curriculum and expectations are in alignment with UCONN requirements and include topics in anatomy and physiology, legal responsibilities, medical terminology, safety, infection control, and others related to preparation for professionals in health care. 

This course has limited enrollment due to clinical site visit regulations therefore student enrollment is competitive. Students must submit a letter of interest and a teacher recommendation. Students must be prepared to assume responsibility for make-up work in other classes due to required field work for Medical Careers class.   Student contracts and health forms must be completed before enrollment in the class.

The University of Connecticut reserves the right to screen registrants. College credit is awarded to those who maintain a minimum of a “C” average. Students who are not accepted by the University of Connecticut can still take the course and receive high school credit as long as the above criteria are met. There is a fee for the course that is paid to UCONN to register for the course. UConn Early College Experience (UConn ECE) provides academically motivated students with the opportunity to take university courses while in high school. These challenging courses allow students to preview college work, build confidence in their readiness for college, and earn college credits that provide both an academic and a financial head-start on a college degree and other postsecondary opportunities. UConn ECE Instructors are high school teachers certified as UConn ECE Instructors by the University. UConn ECE faculty foster independent learning, creativity and critical thinking - all important for success in college and careers. RHAM High School offers UConn ECE courses in Allied Health Careers. To support rigorous learning, University of Connecticut academic resources, including library and online classroom access, are available to all UConn ECE Students. (UConn ECE Policies and Procedures Guide)