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Jacksonville High School NCAC “Certified” HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMY

Jacksonville High School NCAC “Certified” HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMY. “PRESCRIPTION FOR SUCCESS”. Inception of the JHS Health Sciences Academy (HSA) began in the late fall of 2005.

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Jacksonville High School NCAC “Certified” HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMY

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  1. Jacksonville High SchoolNCAC “Certified”HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMY “PRESCRIPTION FOR SUCCESS”

  2. Inception of the JHS Health Sciences Academy(HSA) began in the late fall of 2005. One of several small learning communities at JHS, the HSA is for students interested in a field such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, radiologic technology, rehabilitative therapies, and nursing.

  3. JHS Health Sciences Academy Reviewed for National Recognition by the National Career Academy Coalition (NCAC) and received the status of “Certified” September 2009

  4. Students participating in the HSA will be able to:

  5. Make health career decisions suited to their individual needs, aptitudes, abilities, and career objectives

  6. Gain real-life experiences through participation in off-campus student medical internships and shadowing

  7. Develop a foundation that supports successful pursuit of post-secondary education and/or entry-level employment in a globally competitive world

  8. Establish healthy lifestyle behaviors

  9. Master essential skills through a rigorous and challenging curriculum.

  10. HSA Staff Roster 2013/2014 Academic School Year • HSA Administrator: Angela Garland, Asst. Principal • Nadia Lewis, CPhT, CDF, HSA Director • SueLynn Whitehurst, HSA Counselor • Kemper Whaley (IB / Foreign Language Dept.) • Kelly L. Smith (IB / Science Dept.) • Michelle Heatherly (IB / Math Dept.) • Heather Rose (Health Occupations) • Samantha Ewell, R.N. (Health Occupations) • Beth Bailey (Animal Science) • Sandra Dixon (Exceptional Needs) • Angela Mason (Business Dept.)

  11. HSA STUDENT COUNCIL 2013/2014 RayeAnn Heap Danielle Hayden Emily Jordan Janae Massey Emily Thompson Oriana Bishop Ryne Reece Brianne York

  12. 2013/14 OPPORTUNITIES FOR HSA MEMBERS Volunteer Service (Recommended): Volunteen @ OMH – Must be 14 years old Serve as a Peer Tutor After school/Saturday events with the Academy Red Cross Blood Drive Other Activities: “Operation Care Bag” (Care Bags for children for OMH Pediatric Floor) Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) Receive Peer Tutoring Recommendation Letter for College Admissions & Scholarships Academy Counselor/Advisor Academy Student Council Academy Induction (Fall Semester) Academy White Coat Ceremony (Spring Semester) Academy Wellness Clinic (“Cardinal Clinic”) Academy Newsletter Staff Shadowing for Academy Students Internships for Academy Students Academy Christmas Cheer Drive for OMH Pediatrics Academy Scavenger Hunt Academy Parent/Student Orientation (Spring Semester) Summer Programs: Camp Scrubs

  13. HEALTH SCIENCE COURSES AVAILABLE • Biomedical Technology – This survey course challenges students to investigate current and 21st century medical and health care practices using computerized databases, the Internet, media, and visiting health team professionals.

  14. Health Science I – This course focuses on human anatomy, physiology and human body diseases and disorders, and biomedical therapies. English language arts and science are reinforced in this course. • Health Science II – This course is designed to help students expand their understanding of financing and trends of health care agencies, fundamentals of wellness, legal and ethical issues, concepts of teamwork, and effective communication. Students will learn health care skills, including current CPR and first aid training. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include shadowing, internship, and service learning.

  15. Nursing Fundamentals: This two-block course is designed for students interested in medical careers where personal care and basic nursing skills are used. This course is an enhanced adaptation of the NC Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) Nurse Aide I (NA) curriculum and helps prepare students for the National Nurse Aide Assessment (NNAAP). Students who pass the NNAAP become listed on the NC NAI Registry. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include a 50 hours of a required clinical internship in a long-term care agency.

  16. CTE Internship This culminating course is for seniors who are career-focused in a health or medical career. Students work under the guidance of a teacher-facilitator in collaboration with community members, business representatives, and other school-based personnel. *100 internship based hours required.

  17. WHAT ABOUT BECOMING A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN? This rigorous course is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as a pharmacy technician. Included in the course is 15 hours of clinical experience. Prior to clinical placement, a drug screening, criminal background check, and up-to-date shot record (at the student’s expense) are required.  Upon completion of the course, students will take the exam required by the State of North Carolina for certification as a pharmacy technician.  

  18. Class of 2014 May 22, 2013 5:30 PM JHS Media Center

  19. JHS Health Sciences Academy • Prescriptions to Follow 1. Four Year plan for Career Pathway Course of Study for Animal Systems 2. Four Year Plan for Career Pathway for Course of Study for Therapeutic, Diagnostic, Supportive services and Health Informatics

  20. “CAMP SCRUBS” HSA Summer Camp August 18, 2014; 8 AM – 1:00 PM • August 19, 2013; 8 AM – 1:00 PM • Jacksonville High School – TN-1 (“Cardinal Clinic”) • Drop off is no earlier than 7:45 AM and pick up is to be no later than ending time for each day • Open to all Health Sciences Academy Members

  21. “CAMP SCRUBS”

  22. Jacksonville High School Health Sciences Academy “Affirmation of Professional Commitment” “I promise to pursue diligently my education and training in the health sciences. To respect and value my educators; To be tolerant, compassionate, and honest; To respect, support, and encourage my fellow classmates; To adhere to the academy’s honor code; To behave well and honorably throughout my educational career, And to always strive to be worthy of the privilege of being in the Health Sciences Academy And to never abuse this privilege bestowed upon me.”

  23. SLC INDUCTION CEREMONYFall 2014JHS Auditorium

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