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Gulf Breeze High School Academy for Health and Medical Professions

Gulf Breeze High School Academy for Health and Medical Professions. What are Medical Academies?. Designed for students wishing to pursue careers in the medical/health field. Students explore the dynamic health care industry in classroom, lab, & clinical experiences.

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Gulf Breeze High School Academy for Health and Medical Professions

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  1. Gulf Breeze High School Academy for Health and Medical Professions

  2. What are Medical Academies? • Designed for students wishing to pursue careers in the medical/health field. • Students explore the dynamic health care industry in classroom, lab, & clinical experiences. • Students take specific “tracking” courses to prepare for college or post high school employment. • Job shadowing, projects, guest speakers, & field trips enhance these programs.

  3. Program Sequence • This is a 4 yr program. Once selected, students will take 3 courses • 25 incoming freshmen will be selected and will take Medical Skills & Services

  4. Sophomore year, they will take - Health Science I/Anat & Phys • Junior year, they will take - Health Science II • Senior year, they will take – Nursing Assistant 3 and/or directed study, and clinical rotations • Allied Health & Pharmacy Tech rotations may also be in place • Students may also take dual enrollment courses at PSC

  5. Certified Nursing Assistant • This course prepares students for employment in a health care facility upon graduation • It requires a minimum of 40 clinical experiences in the health care field with 20 of these in a licensed nursing home. • Upon completion, students will be eligible to take the national nursing assistant examination (CNA) for certification

  6. Selection Criteria for Academy • Minimum 3.0 GPA in 8th grade core classes • Have at least a level 3 on FCAT Reading • Complete and return the application packet by deadline - May 12, 2014 (in guidance office or online) • Have a genuine interest in the health-care field • Make a commitment to participate in hospital clinicals and complete the program

  7. Be a highly motivated, independent, reliable student • Have excellent attendance and conduct • Provide proof of immunizations • Become a HOSA member and participate fully in all HOSA activities • Pay expenses associated with HOSA (such as dues and competitions) and purchase scrubs

  8. Health Occupations of America (HOSA) • This is a student organization that promotes career opportunities in health care • There will be leadership conferences and competitions in fall and spring • Competitions include district, state, and national levels

  9. Your application will include • 1. Student information • 2. Parent information • 3. Participation intent form • 4. Goal statement • 5. Immunization record • 6. 3rd nine weeks report card • 7. Three teacher recommendations

  10. Students accepted into the academy • Will maintain excellent grades and attendance • Receive no referrals • Sign a contract • Participate in HOSA including fundraisers

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