Nursing Services
Examine the Scope of NURSING SERVICES
Make a difference in people’s lives through diagnostic and clinical health work, biotechnology medical research, and health and nutrition services. Learn medical terminology, the functions of the body systems, and the treatment and prevention of diseases and disorders in the Health Services Pathway.
Choosing this pathway lets students take a step into health as a possible career. Gain skills that will allow you to understand the human body, illnesses and diseases, as well as treatments.
Ms. Jennifer Megahan
Health Services Teacher, HOSA Club Advisor
j.megahan@seariders.k12.hi.us
Mrs. Kat Muranaka
Health Services Teacher
k.muranaka@seariders.k12.hi.us
Courses Offered
Foundations of Health Services
(THF1000)
Advanced Health Services
(THA2000)
Nursing Services 1
(THS3000)
Nursing Services 2
(THS4000)
NS:WBL Experience
(THS4100)
Hands-On Learning
CPR Certification
First Aid Training
Learn to Take Vital Signs
Practice Patient Care
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Wai'anae Coast Comprehensive
Tripler Army Medical Center
Hawaii Pacific University
John A Burns School of Medicine
Students work with community partners from different health related organizations like Tripler Army Medical Center and Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) and Wai'anae Coast Comprehensive Health Center. Nursing students from HPU visit health pathway classes, giving students the opportunity to ask questions about college, nursing courses, as well as other career opportunities. Also, students also get the chance to do some hands on activities that the nursing students have put together. Seniors in the pathway have the opportunity to participate in an internship at Tripler. Students get to see what working in a hospital setting is really like. Students learned how to perform testing for COVID-19 and volunteer to help at COVID Vaccination PODS through WCCHC.
HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America)
HOSA is club where all students, in all grade levels, can learn about the healthcare pathway, meet Healthcare Professionals, and learn skills they will use beyond high school.
Students participate in activities related to general health and health care. Some of the benefits for students are:
Meeting Healthcare Professionals
Helping the community
Gaining valuable community service hours for resumes
Meeting and competing against HOSA members from other schools.
Careers in the Health Industry
Health care careers include more than just doctor and nurse. There are specialties and careers outside of medicine. Here are some examples.
Doctors who specialize:
Gynecologist: a doctor that specializes in women’s health
Radiologist: a doctor who specializes in X-rays and diagnostic imaging
Cardiothoracic Surgeon: a doctor who specializes in surgical treatment of the heart and lung
Psychiatrist: doctor that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness
Other careers:
Athletic Trainer: professionals work with athletes
Physical Therapist: helps injured or ill people improve movement and manage pain
Ultrasound Technician: operates equipment that produces and records images or conduct tests
Veterinarian: doctor providing for animals, including small animals, livestock, avian, and zoo and laboratory animals
Pharmacist: doctors qualified to dispense prescription medications as well as giving advice about medications
Dentist: doctors who diagnose and treat problems with patients' teeth, gums, and related parts of the mouth
Speech and Language Pathologist: assess, diagnose, treat, and help prevent communication and swallowing disorders