Health Science Academy
Course Overview
Students learn college level medical terminology and practice clinical skills in our on-site patient care lab. Students my also participate in work based learning at local health care facilities and community-based agencies based on availability. Basic Life Support (BLS)/First Aid certification may be earned as well as Certified Nurse Assistant, Medical Assistant, and EKG Technician credentials. English, fourth-year math, and college credit are available. Related careers include, but are not limited to, athletic trainer, medical assistant, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant, and surgical technologist.
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College Credit
Students who successfully complete this course may receive articulated college credit to the following schools: Baker College, Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Mid Michigan College, Mott Community College, Muskegon Community College, North Central Michigan College, Northern Michigan University, and Washtenaw Community College.
Students who successfully complete the Health Science Academy program may receive direct credit to Grand Valley State University and Muskegon Community College.
Dual Enrollment is also available with Muskegon Community College. Similar to direct credit, dual enrollment offers students the opportunity to earn college credit while they are in high school, but dual enrollment courses are taught by staff outside of the CTC.