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

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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

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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

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• 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)

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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

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SHS Health Professions Academy

• 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)

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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)

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SHS Health Professions Academy

We guarantee you will not

regret choosing HPA as your

high school

academic program!

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Questions About HPA?

Please contact:

Sylvia Beste, H.P.A.

Socorro High School

sbeste@sisd.net

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