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
This week, Health Academy students embarked on their hospital rotations, diving into real-world experiences that will shape their future careers. As they shadow professionals across all areas of the hospital, they’ll gain invaluable insights into the healthcare field. Best of luck to our future healthcare workforce—your journey starts now!
Over the summer, Ms. Jones’ Health Academy students were able to travel to Costa Rica for a medical outreach adventure. Students were able to tour local medical clinics, pharmacias, medicinal gardens, emergency medical facilities, and learn about the government’s healthcare system in Costa Rica. They also spent an afternoon teaching CPR to local residents of
Good luck in Orlando! As we know you will take home the Gold!
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!
Contact
- Kristina Bransford, Program Specialist
(904) 547-8660
Location
600 State Road 206 West
St. Augustine, FL 32086
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