Richlands High School

HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMY

Vision: Excellence in Health Care Education

Richlands High Sschool Health Science Academy (HSA)

One of several small learning communities at RHS, the HSA is for students interested in career fields such as medicine, nursing, dentistry, veterinary medicine, dietitian,

rehabilitative therapies, and medical office administration.

Students participating in the Health Science

Academy will be able to:

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

• Gain real-life experiences through participation in off-campus student medical clinical, internships, shadowing and Advance Study opportunities.

Develop a foundation that

supports successful pursuit of

post-secondary education and/or

entry-level employment in a

globally competitive world.

Establish healthy lifestyle behaviors.

• Master essential skills through a rigorous and challenging curriculum.

Health Sciences AcademyAcademic Tracks

• Doctor, Nurse & Rehabilitative Services

• Foods and Nutrition

• Animal Science / Veterinarian

• Medical Office Administration

HSA Staff Roster2009/2010 Academic School Year

• Colin Smith, HSA Administrator• Jay Fields, CDF, HSA Director• Dalton Berry, HSA Counselor• Leslie Southerland, R.N. (Health Occupations)• Beth Ridge-Brown & Patrick Sloan (English Dept.)• Kimberly Metts & Erin Garcia (Science Dept.)• Rachel Dibello, (Social Studies)• Melissa Bourgeois (Business Education)• Darline Burgess (Family & Consumer Science)• Glinnis Fowler (Family & Consumer Science)• Kathryn Deleone (Family & Consumer Science)• Ray Smith (Agriculture Education-Pre-Vet)• Darlene Barbee (Occupational Prep)

HSA STUDENT COUNCIL2010/2011

Senior Reps: Junior Reps: Sophomore Reps:

2010/2011 HSA CALENDAR OF EVENTS SAMPLE ONLY

August 28, 2007: Club Expo (6:00—6:30 PM) in the cafeteria; Open House: 6:30—7:30 PM

September 12, 2007: College Night Fair: 6:30—8:00 PMOctober 19, 2007: Health Fair Competition at Jacksonville Commons Gym October 31, 2007: Group I of HSA students to shadow at OMHNovember 9, 2007: “Heart Tour” at Onslow Memorial Hospital November 16, 2007: “Heart Tour” at Onslow Memorial Hospital December 6, 2007: Group 2 of HSA students to shadow at OMHFebruary 28, 2008: HCIE workshop for 10th grade HSA studentsMarch 11 & 12, 2008: Group 3 of HSA students to shadow at OMHMarch 27, 2008: Attend Onslow Memorial Hospital Board Authority meeting – 4 pmApril 23, 2008: Health Occupation students to attend “Lunch & Learn” at OMHApril 29, 2008: Group 4 of HSA students to shadow at OMHMay 7, 2008: HSA staff meeting – 2:30 pmMay 12, 2008: HSA Field Trip to Camp Don Lee – Common Ground ProgramMay 20, 2008: HSA orientation for parents and studentsMay, 2008: 2nd Annual HSA Scavenger HuntJune 3, 2008: HSA “Celebration”; Senior gifts

Richlands High School Health Sciences AcademyHSA APPLICATION

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Submit an essay. Why do you want to be a medical professional and how do you see yourself in a future medical practice? Minimum of 150 words and no more than 200 words.

• Submit Parent Recommendation form.

**Completed application must be submitted to the Health Sciences Academy Director (Mr. Fields) in Guidance.

HEALTH SCIENCE COURSES AVAILABLE

Health Team Relations

This course is designed to assist potentialhealth care workers in their role and functionas health team members. Topics includeterminology, history of health care, healthcare agencies, ethics, legal responsibilities,careers, holistic health, human needs, change,cultural awareness, communication, medicalmath, leadership, and career decision-making.

Allied Health Science I

This course investigates the health caredelivery system, its services, occupations,and related sciences. Topics include thestudy of the language of medicine, medicalmathematics, microbiology, anatomy andphysiology, diseases/disorders, diagnoses,treatments, patient/client care regimens, careerdevelopment, and future technologicalinnovations.

Allied Health Science II

This course is designed to prepare potentialhealth care workers, preferably seniors, tobecome effective multi-skilled health teammembers. The work-based learning strategyappropriate for this course is a minimum 75hour clinical internship where student internsjob shadow in health care in local hospitals,medical/dental/veterinarian offices,nursing/convalescent/retirement facilities,wellness center, cafeteria’s, etc.

Health Sciences Advanced Studies This culminating course is for seniors whoare career-focused in a health or medicalcareer. Three parts of the course include aresearch paper, a product, and apresentation. Students work under theguidance of a teacher-facilitator incollaboration with community members,business representatives, and other schoolbased personnel.

**All Content can be utilized for Graduation Project.

POSSIBLE CERTIFICATIONS

AVAILABLE TO

QUALIFIED

HEALTH

OCCUPATION SENIORS

 

 

THINKING OF BECOMING A CNA?Nurse Aide, Level I Certification

  A student may acquire Nurse Aide Level I certification if

the student successfully completes selected core competencies in Allied Health Science I, Allied Health Sciences II and supplemental competencies identified in the state approved Nurse Aide, Level I curriculum. A drug screening, criminal background check, and up-to-date shot record (at the student’s expense) are also required. Following successful completion of Allied Health Sciences II students must score at least 85 percent on a written examination and 100 percent on a performance assessment.

NOTE* Will not be offered until Academy meets necessaryGuidelines to enact instructional/testing procedures.

WHAT ABOUT A PHARMACY TECHNICIAN?

  This rigorous on-line course is designed to prepare

students for entry-level employment as a pharmacy technician. Included in the course is a 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. This course is offered in conjunction with Medical Sciences II/Allied Health II or within Advanced Studies. 

 

Teen Living

This course examines life management skills in the areas of personal and family living; wellness, nutrition, and foods; financial management; living environments; appropriate child development practices; and job readiness. Emphasis is placed on students applying these skills during their teen years.

Parent and Child Development

This course introduces students to responsible nurturing and basic applications of child development theory. Emphasis is on the parents’ responsibilities and the influences they have on children while providing care and guidance.

Foods and Nutrition I

This course examines the nutritional

needs of the individual. Emphasis is

placed on the relationship of diet to

health, kitchen and meal management, and food preparation.

 

Foods II - Advanced

This course focuses on advanced foodpreparation techniques while applying nutrition,food science, and test kitchen concepts using newtechnology. Food safely and sanitation receivespecial emphasis, with students taking the exam for the ServSafe credential from the NationalRestaurant Association.  

Agriscience Applications

This course focuses on integrating biological/physical sciences with technology as related to the environment, natural resources, food production, science and agribusiness. Topics of instruction include agricultural awareness and literacy, leadership and FFA, employability skills, and introduction to all aspects of the total agricultural industry.

Animal Science I

This course focuses on the basic scientific principles and processes that are involved in animal physiology, breeding, nutrition, and care in preparation for an animal science career. Topics include animal diseases, introduction to animal science, animal nutrition, animal science issues, career opportunities, and animal science evaluation.

Animal Science II-Small Animal

This course provides instruction on animal husbandry topics related to small animals that are served by veterinarian. Content related to the breeding, grooming, care and marketing of animals that fit into this category will be covered .

Principles of Business And

Personal Finance

This course introduces the major principles and concepts that are the foundation for future study of business and management. Topics of study include basic business principles, personal finance concepts, management concepts, systems thinking, quality management, and the current environment for business in a multinational marketplace. Communication skills and basic mathematical concepts are reinforced in this course.

Computer Applications I

This course is designed to help students master advanced skills in the areas of word processing, database management, spreadsheet, telecommunications, desktop publishing, and presentation applications. Emphasis is on data communications, Internet and e-mail, as well as skill development in the integration of software applications, ethical issues pertaining tto information systems, and information technologies careers.

Computer Applications II

This course is designed to help students master advanced skills in the areas of integrating technology devices, Internet research strategies and uses, complex desktop publishing, multimedia production, and basic web page design. Emphasis is placed on skill development and refinement of skills in information technologies as well as economic, ethical, and social issues in the information technologies area.

Computerized Accounting I

This course is designed to help students understand the basic principles of the accounting cycle. Emphasis is placed on the analysis and recording of business transactions; preparation and interpretation of financial statements; accounting systems; banking and payroll activities; basic types of business ownership; and an accounting career orientation. Mathematics skills and critical thinking are reinforced.

Computerized Accounting II

This course is designed to provide students with an opportunity to develop in-depth knowledge of accounting procedures and techniques utilized in solving business problems and making financial decisions. Emphasis includes partnership accounting; adjustments and inventory control systems; budgetary control systems; cost accounting; and further enhancement of accounting skills. Mathematics skills and critical thinking are reinforced.

RHS Health Sciences Academy

• Prescriptions to Follow– College/University Diploma

• Typical• Advanced Placement

– College Tech Prep

– Occupational Prep

RHS Health Sciences AcademyDoctor, Nursing and Rehab Services Track

• Health Team Relations• Computer Applications I• Parent & Child Development• Teen Living• Foods & Nutrition I• Foods II-Advanced• Allied Health I • Allied Health II• Advance Studies/Health Careers Internship

RHS Health Sciences AcademyVeterinarian Track

• Health Team Relations• Agriscience• Computer Applications I• Allied Health Science I• Animal Science I• Animal Science II-Small Animal• Allied Health II• Advance Studies/Health Careers Internship

RHS Health Sciences AcademyFoods and Nutrition Track

• Health Team Relations• Computer Applications I• Parent & Child Development• Teen Living• Allied Health I• Foods & Nutrition I• Foods II-Advance• Allied Health II• Advanced Studies/Health Careers Internship

RHS Health Sciences AcademyMedical Office Administration Track

• Health Team Relations• Digital Communications• Principles of Business and Personal Finance• Computer Applications I • Computer Applications II• Computerized Accounting I• Computerized Accounting II• Advanced Studies/Health Careers Internship

(Medical Office)

Richlands 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.”

Action Plan & Timeline

Decide on Theme Graduation requirements Funding

Academy Vision Postsecondary Articulation Budget

Program Name Integrated Curriculum Equipment/supplies

Administrative Support Curriculum Development Technology

District Support Counseling Public Awareness

School Board Support Skills Standards/SCANS Program Brochures

Program Structure Community Partnerships Evaluation Data

Team Teachers Advisory Board Authentic Assessment

Schedule Team Meetings Guest Speakers Program Stationary

Common Planning Time Field Trips Celebrations

Student recruitment Job Shadowing/Internships/Mentoring

Academic Core Courses Teacher Externships

Technical/Elective Courses Tutoring

Student Scheduling Program Policies

Legal Issues/Insurance Contracts

Parent Involvement Conferences

Staff Development Facilities

PLAN DEVELOP EVALUATE CORRECT

Contact Information

Jay Fields, HSA Director jay.fields@onslow.k12.nc.us

Leslie C. Southerland, RN leslie.southerland@onslow.k12.nc.us

Dalton Berry, HSA Counselor, dalton.berry@onslow.k12.nc.us

Phone: (910) 324-4191

Fax: (910) 324-6688