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Advanced Medical Careers

Program Description

This hospital/community-based Tech Prep program is designed for highly motivated, high school seniors interested in careers in the medical profession. Students pursue in-depth study of their chosen healthcare field. Indiviualized instruction to help students meet career goals is provided in specific fields such as pharmacology, emergency medicine, physical therapy, optometry, surgery, health information services, and general practitioner. Students who have successfully completed the Medical Careers program, and have and overall GPA of 2.0 or better, may apply to take this challenging course.

Program Content

  • Personal Management and Employability Skills
  • Universal Precautions/Safety
  • Communications
  • Health Care Law & Ethics
  • Chemistry/Cell Biology
  • Math for Allied Health
  • Individualized Career Certification Course of Studey
  • Journal and Report Writing
  • Medical Terminology

Special Features

  • Students complete on-site internships at local hospitals and health care facilities for approximately 150 hours of class time during which they participate in and observe medical procedures.
  • Students may participate in HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America) a national organization, that provides opportunities to develop teamwork, personal leadership, and career skills valued by healthcare providers.
  • Students complete and present Senior Projects
  • Participation in community service project.
  • Co-op and Paid Work Experience may be available.
  • Tech Prep Program

Academic Credit

Students can earn:
2 cr. Advanced Medical Careers
1 cr. Mathematics for Allied Health
0.5 cr. Communication & Composition
0.5 cr. Chemistry & Cell Biology

College Credit

Program completers may qualify for articulated college credit from the following colleges and universities.

Baker College: 4 Credits
MED103Medical Terminology (4 cr.)

Davenport University: Up to 25 Credits
BIOL105Health Concepts (3 cr.)
BIOL131Introduction to Human Disease (3 cr.)
BUSN210Professional Ethics (3 cr.)
COMM120Presentation Techniques (3 cr.)
ENGL109Composition ( 3 cr.)
HLTH110Medical Terminology (3 cr.)
HLTH130Health Care Law & Ethics (3 cr.)
SOSC201Diversity in Society (3 cr.)
GNSSGeneral Social Science (1 cr.)

Delta College: 6 Credits
BIO130Intro to Chemistry & Cell Biology (3 cr.)
HSC105Medical Terminology (1 cr.)
MTH117Math: Allied Health (2 cr.)

Ferris State University: 1 Credit
MRIS102Orien. to Medical Vocabulary (1 cr.)

Student Certifications

Program completers may qualify for the following industry certifications:
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Licensed Emergency Medical Technician
  • Physical Therapy Aide
  • Occupational Therapy Aide
  • Respiratory Therapy Aide
  • Dental Aide
  • Clinical Laboratory Aide
  • Medical Radiographic Aide
  • Optometrist/Vision Care Technician
  • Recreation/Activity Therapy Assistant
  • Surgical Technologist Assistant
  • CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and First Aid
  • Passes Edge Safety Certification
  • Personal Management and Employability Skills

Program Requirements

  • Successful completion of Medical Careers with a "B" or better and receive instructor recommendation.
  • 2.0 cumulative G.P.A.
  • "C" or better grades in science and math
  • Concurrently enrolled or have completed advanced high school science (chemistry and/or biology).
  • Senior Status
  • Provide proof of updated immunizations (Hepatitis B and a Negative TB test) and pass background check by the end of September.
  • Uniform must be purchased and is required to be worn daily.
  • Adherence to dress code and grooming requirements
  • Transportation to and from health care facility may be required.
  • Ability to work independently
  • Capacity to successfully complete college level studies in science, mathematics, and English language arts.
  • Good communication skills
  • Text reading level: 11th grade

Career Possibilities

  • Pharmacist/Pharmacy Technician
  • Paramedic
  • Emergency Medical Technician
  • Surgical Technologist/Assistant
  • Physician/Assistant
  • Health Unit Coordinator
  • Physical/Occupational/Recreation
    Therapist/Aide
  • Clinical Lab Technician/Aide
  • Radiographer/Aide
  • Dental Hygienist/
    Dental Assistant
  • Respiratory Therapist/Aide
  • Optometrist/
    Vision Care Technician
  • Nutritionist