SHS Health Professions Academy - SISD

9th Grade:

Principles of Health Science

• Public Speaking Skills

• Health Care Related Communications

• Body Systems & Diseases

• Medical Terminology & Usage

• Infection Control

• Ethics and Jurisprudence

• First Aid and CPR

SHS Health Professions Academy

10th Grade HSTE Skills

Health Science

• Medical & Laboratory Assisting

• Physical Therapy & Job Seeking Skills

• CPR Certification & First Aid Training

• Medical Assisting & Nurse Assistant Skills

• Veterinary Skills ( via HOSA contest)

• Clinical Rotations Readiness


11th Grade

Practicum in Health Science I

• Clinical Rotations At Various Sites

• University Medical Center

• Highlands Rehab. Hospital

• Del Sol Medical Center

• Select Veterinary Sites

• AHS ILC Medically Fragile

• Possibility of Certified Nursing Aide Introduction


• Year Long Dual Credit Course:

• Emergency Medical Technician LEVEL I

– Also offers a National Exam to be

CERTIFIED as a Level I Emergency

Medical Technician

– Employed by Hospitals, Ambulance

Services, Fire Department, Military Units

& various Industries

12th Grade HSTE (Choice 1)


12th HSTE (Choice 2)

Pharmacy Technician Course

• Community Pharmacy employment opportunities

• Offers a National Exam to become a Certified

Pharmacy Technician

Sterile Products Certification Course and Exam

Embedded in Pharmacy Technician course • Prepare Intravenous Bags & Medication Solutions

• Employed By Hospitals, Burn Centers, Cancer

Treatment


• Dental Assistant & Radiographer Clinical Course

• Participate In Clinical Rotations With Certified

Professionals

• May Work As A Dental Assistant After State

Certification

12th Grade HSTE (Choice 3)


11/20/2013


More Benefits for All Students • Opportunity to gain medical knowledge and

experience

• Opportunity To Work With Health Care

Professionals At Clinical Sites

• Scholarship Opportunities $$$

• Able To Volunteer With Health Care Providers

= More Job Experience

• Build Strong Leadership Skills

• Opportunity To Compete and Develop

Leadership Skills With HOSA (Health Occupations

Students of America)


We guarantee you will not

regret choosing HPA as your

high school

academic program!


Questions About HPA?

Please contact:

Sylvia Beste, H.P.A.

Socorro High School

[email protected]


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