UF Health St. Johns Academy of Future Healthcare Professionals
This academy offers students a unique opportunity combining classroom learning with real-world experiences. Juniors may participate in job shadowing and summer internships at local medical facilities. Seniors immerse themselves for two class periods in every clinical area of the hospital shadowing doctors, nurses, and all staff to gain a real-world insight to daily clinical life. Students participate in the curriculum-based club HOSA which offers industry guest speakers, field trips, and competitions. Industry certification opportunities are: Basic Life Support, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, Electrocardiograph Technician and Certified Patient Care Technician. This academy prepares students for immediate employment in a medical facility or college ready for a healthcare pathway.
Mission
The Academy of Future Healthcare Professionals is committed to exposing students to a rigorous curriculum in the healthcare fields to prepare them for college and careers and provide hands-on, real-world experiences with business and community partners.
Program of Study
Academy News
Congratulations to Emily Tobuck who was named Southern Vice-President and Maria Oliveria who was named Historian for the HOSA First Coast Region. Both students are active members of our health academy and HOSA Club .
Students in EKG classes practice their vital signs skills. These students last year became BLS certified and are ready to but their skills to use!
Future Healthcare Professional academy students start their much awaited hospital rotations! Thank you to UF Health St Johns for believing in immersing students in the hospital setting. Students will spend their class time during first semester rotating through many areas of the hospital as the shadow the medical staff.
HOSA welcomed our new academy students with breakfast today. This annual event allows current students to meet the new members of their academy. We are excited for a great school year and glad you have joined the Falcon Family!
Students in our HOSA chapter made “Thank You ” baskets for each department in the hospital. These departments welcomed our allied health students this year as they shadowed and learned first-hand from the many medical professionals at UF Health St Johns. Thank you for inspiring our students in all areas of the medical industry.
Contact
- Kristina Bransford, Program Specialist
(904) 547-8660
