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HEALTH AND BIOSCIENCES - ACADEMY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS 

• • Completer Program: Academy of Health Professions 

  • CIP Number: 510050 

  • Credits Needed for Completion: 7 

  • Completer Code: 4A1

REQUIRED COURSE: ACADEMY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS: INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PROFESSIONS – 177713 

Students explore and prepare to work in a variety of health occupational areas using project and problem-based learning, clinical experiences, and classroom/lab instruction. This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, environmental, and information systems of the healthcare industry. Students will learn about ethical and legal responsibilities, as well as the history and economics of health care. They will engage in processes and procedures that are used in the delivery of essential health care services including the use of medical terminology. They will also investigate the body’s basic responses to the external environment, maintenance of homeostasis, electrical interactions, transport systems, and energy processes. Basic bedside procedures that are performed in a variety of health care careers are also emphasized. Career exploration is addressed during the second semester when students visit different sites.

COURSE NOTE: Students are required to have a background screening and drug test in order to do clinical hours at any MedStar facility (as of November 2016) 

• • CREDIT: 2 

  • GRADE: 10

  • PREREQUISITE: Biology Preferred with a C or better

REQUIRED COURSE: ACADEMY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS: CAPSTONE COURSE – 177813 

Students continue to study care of patients in a specific area of health care that they are interested in pursuing. This experience is designed to support the student’s clinical experience and / or internship. Students are also eligible to obtain a certificate in Nurse Assisting from the Maryland State Board of Nursing or a National Pharmacy Technician Certificate upon full completion of requirements. Students are prepared for actual experience in the clinical setting with a focus on the human disease process. They will be conducting a guided research project using a mentor as part of their capstone activities. By the end of the second year, students generally feel confident in their career choice in health care and as a result, there is much emphasis on continued education.

COURSE NOTE: Students are required to have a background screening and drug test in order to do clinical hours at any MedStar facility (as of November 2016) 

• • CREDIT: 3

  • GRADE: 12 

  • PREREQUISITE: Academy of Health Professions 2

HEALTH AND BIOSCIENCES - ACADEMY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS (MEDICAL ASSISTANT)

• • Completer Program: Academy of Health Professions (Medical Assistant) 

  • CIP Number: 510053

  • Credits Needed for Completion: 5 

  • Completer Code: 4A2

This program is open to tenth and eleventh grade students, but priority is given to those applying to start this program in eleventh grade. 

REQUIRED COURSE: ACADEMY OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS: INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH PROFESSIONS– 177713 

Students explore and prepare to work in a variety of health occupational areas using project and problem-based learning, clinical experiences, and classroom/lab instruction. This course is designed to provide the student with an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, environmental, and information systems of the healthcare industry. Students will learn about ethical and legal responsibilities, as well as the history and economics of health care. They will engage in processes and procedures that are used in the delivery of essential health care services including the use of medical terminology. They will also investigate the body’s basic responses to external environment, maintenance of homeostasis, electrical interactions, transport systems, and energy processes. Basic bedside procedures that are performed in a variety of health care careers are also emphasized. Career exploration is addressed during the second semester when students visit different sites. 

COURSE NOTE: Students are required to have a background screening and drug test in order to do clinical hours at any MedStar facility (as of November 2016).

• • CREDIT: 2 

  • GRADE: 10-11

  • PREREQUISITE: Biology Preferred with a C or better

HEALTH AND BIOSCIENCES - DENTAL ASSISTING

• • Completer Program: Dental Assisting 

  • CIP Number: 510052 

  • Credits Needed for Completion: 5 

  • Completer Code: 4G

This program is open to tenth and eleventh grade students, but priority is given to those applying to start this program in eleventh grade.

REQUIRED COURSE: DENTAL ASSISTING 1 – 177723 

This course will introduce students to the diverse dental assisting careers in a rapidly changing profession. Students will develop knowledge and skills with regards to medical records, sterilization and safety in a dental laboratory setting, equipment preparation and maintenance, patient preparation, topical anesthetics, and the arrangement of dental instruments and materials during a variety of procedures. In addition, students will begin an exploration of x-ray processing and oral diagnostic studies. 

• • CREDIT: 2 

  • GRADE: 10-11 

  • PREREQUISITE: Biology preferred