Medical Academy

Medical Academy CTE Core Classes

Students entering the Medical Academy will complete the following Core classes before selecting a pathway for specialization at the beginning of their 11th grade year.

Intro to Medical Careers (T) (I) (Pw) - Grade 9 This is an introductory course intended to give students a chance to explore the healthcare industry and the possible career paths within the industry. Instruction is delivered through a variety of hands-on activities related to a number of different occupations within the healthcare industry.

Medical Terminology (C) (T) (I) (Pw) - Grade 10 Medical Terminology is the second course in the Health Science and Medical Technology Pathway for Patient Care. The course is centered on the language of healthcare (Medical Terminology) and medical abbreviations through a systems approach. Emphasis is on providing students with a thorough understanding of the terminology of body systems and their interrelationships.

Patient Care Pathways

Patient Care: Medical Assistant (198)

Patient Care: Certified Nursing Assistant (198)

Intermediate Patient Care (C) (T) (Ct) (Pw) - Grade 11 - This course builds on basic principles of medical science, terminology and vocabulary needed to work in the healthcare field. Students will focus on anatomy, physiology, pathologies of the various systems, structural details of the human body and a rigorous study of the body systems. Students will apply scientific methodologies of 24 developing hypotheses, evaluating data, inquiry and drawing conclusions about the practices employed by health care professionals. Comprehensive medical vocabulary will be related to body styles and medical specialties. Integrated throughout the course are career preparation standards, which include basic academic skills, communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving, safety, technology and career opportunities in health care; as well as the roles and responsibilities of the health care team. In addition, students will receive instruction in CPR and First Aid. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a work-based learning Community Classroom.

Advanced Medical Assistant (T) (Cp) (Pw) - Grade 12 This course is a capstone course designed to produce employable graduates with those competencies necessary to move on to post-secondary education and/or an entry-level medical back office position. Students will practice and perform clinical duties that include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering medications as directed by physicians. Students will research and discuss ethical, legal, and professional behavior in a medical office. The community classroom internship provides the student with actual supervised experience in a medical office, or clinic, to enhance those competencies acquired during classroom theory and laboratory training.

Advanced Nursing Assistant (C) (T) (Cp) (Pw) - Grade: 12 This course provides entry level training leading to nurse assistant certification. Instruction covers basic nursing skills, medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, ethics and safety. Included are classroom, laboratory and clinical experience. Upon successful completion of both, students are qualified to take the state written and clinical examinations.

Healthcare Administration

Healthcare Administrative Services (250)

Intermediate Healthcare Administratives Services (T) (Ct) (Pw) - Grade 11 This course provides an overview of the role of the hospital administrator. Coursework focuses on effective leadership, planning, problem solving and organizational management. Leadership issues covered include motivation and conflict resolution. Organizational management covers the management of hospital operations, projects and inventory.

Advanced Healthcare Administratives Services (T) (Cp) (Pw) - Grade 12 Hospital administrators need to have a strong understanding of the laws and regulations that apply to health care, including the legal responsibilities of the hospital and the rights of patients. These subjects as well as other legal and ethical issues, such as liability, malpractice and confidentiality, are addressed in this course.

Medical Lab Pathways

Students selecting one of the following pathways will complete their work independently through an online program in the Medical Lab class. This will allow students to complete one or more pathways based on their interests.

Biotechnology: Biotechnician (196)

Healthcare Operational Support: Medical Office Administrator (197)

Healthcare Operational Support: EKG/ECG Technician (197)

Patient Care: Allied Health Assistant (198)

Skills USA

• Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
• Certified Medical Assistant (MA)
• CPR/First Aid