Patient Care Pathway

What is the Health Systems Academy?
The Health Systems Academy is a half day program that offers two pathways, one in patient care and the other in Biomedical. Six certified teachers (science, language arts, social studies and two teaching nurses) are located at CHI Health Midlands Hospital. Students attending this academy earn 5 credits per semester towards high school graduation. The Health Systems Academy offers AP classes in language arts and social studies. Students who wish to participate in other AP or elective courses not offered at the Heath Systems Academy can take them at their home high school.

Logistics
Location: CHI Health Midlands Hospital

Schedule: 7:30-10:20am or 12:30-3:20pm

Transportation: Students must provide their own transportation.

Prerequisites: On track for graduation, successfully completed 9th and 10th grade science courses.

Credit Options: High school credit, Certified Nursing Assistant License, Certified Medication Aid License and Professional Rescuer CPR

Cost: $50 uniform fee

Grades: Juniors and Seniors only

Biomedical Pathway

What is the Biomedical Science Pathway?
The Biomedical Science Pathway is based in the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) curriculum. PLTW Biomedical Science applies real-world issues by exploring topics like disease, DNA analysis, prosthetic design, public health, and more. Students will build skills with state-of-the-art tools and techniques that are used by professionals in hospitals and labs every day.

Students will gain experience designing their own experiments and collecting and using data while applying critical problem-solving and communication skills. Along with the PLTW Biomedical classes, students will also take an English and/or social studies course while at the Health Systems Academy.

What is a typical day in the Biomedical Science pathway?
Through this academy, students are able to explore all aspects of the healthcare industry. 

During Year I, students will take Principles of Biomedical Science and Human Body Systems. In these courses, students will focus on the basics of human biology, anatomy, physiology, and medicine. Students will build skills working with lab equipment, and with the problem-based and project-based approach to learning. 

During Year II, students will take Medical Interventions and Biomedical Innovations. In these courses, students will be exposed to a range of interventions and will explore a problem in health care with the guidance of a mentor or advisor.

Logistics
Location: CHI Health Midlands Hospital

Schedule: 7:30-10:20am or 12:30-3:20pm

Transportation: Students must provide their own transportation.

Prerequisites: On track for graduation, successfully completed 9th and 10th grade science courses.

Credit Options: High school credit.

Cost: $50 uniform fee

Grades: Juniors and Seniors only