Students in the Health Academy will first take a year of Medical Terminology, they will then be able to choose which path they would like to take; Patient Care or Sports Medicine.

 

In this pathway, students will:

• Students will embark on a First Responders course which results in FEMA and CPR certifications.

• Advancing to the CNA course in preparation for entering a formal certification program after high school graduation.

• Earn professional certifications that will help you get jobs in the healthcare industry

• Learn life-saving techniques

• Advance to the CNA course in preparation for entering a formal certification program after high school graduation.

 

Course Sequence

Year 1: Medical Terminology

Year 2: First Responder

Year 3: CNA

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COURSE INFO​

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 Year 1: Medical Terminology 

 

EXPERIENCES

• Guest Speakers from industry professionals

WORK-BASED LEARNING ACTIVITIES

• Donning and doffing gloves

• Reading & interpreting medical records

• Soap notes

• HIPPA guidelines

• Basic care procedures

CAREER READINESS

• Exploration of careers in the health industry

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS

• SBVC Articulation: CIT-144 Medical Terminology

 

 Year 2: First Responder 

 

EXPERIENCES

• Guest Speakers from industry professionals

• Field trip to Mercy Air

WORK-BASED LEARNING ACTIVITIES

• Taking and understanding vital signs

• MCI Training scenarios

• Lifting and moving patients

• Triage scenarios

• Splinting injuries

CAREER READINESS

• CPR Certification

• Career Exploration Research

• Virtual Job Shadowing EMT’s, Paramedics and/or Firefighters)

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS

• Articulated with Crafton Hills College EMS-026 Emergency Medical Responder

• Visit to local colleges with medical programs

 

 

 Year 3: Certified Nursing Assistant 

 

EXPERIENCES

• Industry Partner guest speakers

• Guest speakers from medical professionals

• Field trip to Loma Linda University Medical Center to shadow patient rounds

WORK-BASED LEARNING ACTIVITIES

• Taking and understanding vital signs

• Lifting and moving patients

• Hygiene care

• Infectious Disease prevention

CAREER READINESS

• Career exploration research

• Virtual Job Shadowing

• Internship opportunities with LLUMC Crosswalk Clinic

COLLEGE CONNECTIONS

• Partnership with Loma Linda University Medical Center’s School of Medicine