AFJROTC's objectives are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship and life skills; promote community service; instill a sense of responsibility; and develop character, leadership, and self-discipline through education and instruction in air and space fundamentals and the Air Force’s core values of integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do. The AFJROTC program is not chartered as a recruiting program for the military services and those students who participate in AFJROTC do not incur any obligation to the Air Force.

CONTACT: richard.demouy@nisd.net

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Healthcare Diagnostics

In the healthcare diagnostic strand, students will have the opportunity to explore the healthcare industry. Students will begin with Principles of Health Science. This class will give students an overview of what the Health Science Industry encompasses. Students will learn about the different career options, as well as basics such as vital signs and infection control. Next, students will take Medical Terminology. This class teaches students the language that is used in healthcare. In their junior year, students will have the chance to shadow healthcare professionals in the hospital setting. Students can take either Health Science Theory or Health Science Clinical. Both of these classes help students understand medical law and ethics, human growth and development, documentation, communication, vital signs, and infection control. Finally, as a senior, students will have the opportunity to take a practicum class which culminates in a nationally recognized industry certification. In the healthcare diagnostic strand, students have the opportunity to sit for 2 certifications: EKG Technician and Phlebotomist. These certifications will allow students the opportunity to work in the hospital or in the lab setting.

Healthcare Therapeutic

In the healthcare therapeutic strand, students will have the opportunity to explore the healthcare industry. Students will begin with Principles of Health Science. This class will give students an overview of what the Health Science Industry encompasses. Students will learn about the different career options, as well as basics such as vital signs and infection control. Next, students will take Medical Terminology. This class teaches students the language that is used in healthcare. In their junior year, students will have the chance to shadow healthcare professionals in the hospital setting. Students can take either Health Science Theory or Health Science Clinical. Both of these classes help students understand medical law and ethics, human growth and development, documentation, communication, vital signs, and infection control. Finally, as a senior, students will have the opportunity to take a practicum class which culminates in a nationally recognized industry certification. In the Healthcare Therapeutic strand, students can choose between medical assisting, patient care technician, and pharmacology. The CCMA, or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant certification gives the students the opportunity to work in a variety of locations, such as the doctor's office, as an EKG tech, or as a phlebotomist. The PCT certification, or Patient Care Technician, can work in a hospital assisting with basic patient care. The ExCPT exam allows students to become a certified Pharmacy Technician. Under this certification, students can work in pharmacies assisting the pharmacist.

CERTIFICATIONS OFFERED: CPR Certification, CCMA - Certified Clinical Medical Assistant & Pharmacy Technician

CONTACT: annmarie.walker@nisd.net

Early Learning & Teaching and Training

The Teaching and Training program of study prepares students for careers related to teaching, instruction, and creation of instructional and enrichment materials. The program of study introduces CTE concentrators to a wide variety of student groups and their corresponding needs. It familiarizes them with the processes for developing curriculum, coordinating educational content, and coaching groups and individuals.

CERTIFICATIONS OFFERED: CPR Certification

CONTACT: tanya.garza@nisd.net