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Hammond High Magnet School
HAMMOND HIGH MAGNET SCHOOL
MEDICAL PROGRAM
2015-2016
Medical Program Overview
Encompasses the Health Science Career Cluster by including 5 different pathways Emergency Health Care Health Professionals Nursing Pharmacy Sports Medicine
MEDICAL PROGRAM OVERVIEW
EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE
POTENTIAL CAREERS INCLUDE: Emergency Medical Technician (EMT),
Athletic Training, First Responder, Paramedic COURSES INCLUDE:
First Responder
COLLEGE MAJOR OPTIONS INCLUDE: Kinesiology, Biology, Nursing, Athletic Training
and Pre-Medicine
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
POTENTIAL CAREERS INCLUDE:Surgical Technologist, Medical Assistant,
Laboratory Technician/Technologist, Healthcare Administrator, Health Information Coder
COURSES INCLUDE: First Responder, Sports Medicine
COLLEGE MAJOR OPTIONS INCLUDE: Allied Health, Biology, and Pre-Medicine
NURSING
POTENTIAL CAREERS INCLUDE:Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Nursing
Assistant, Registered Nurse (RN), Home Health Aide
COURSES INCLUDE: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
COLLEGE MAJOR OPTIONS INCLUDE: Allied Health, Biology, Nursing
PHARMACY
POTENTIAL CAREERS INCLUDE:Pharmacist and Pharmacy Technician
COURSES INCLUDE: Pharmacy Technician
COLLEGE MAJOR OPTIONS INCLUDE: Pharmacy and Pre-Medicine
SPORTS MEDICINE
POTENTIAL CAREERS INCLUDE:Physical Therapy, Athletic Training,
Medicine, Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, & Wellness
COURSES INCLUDE:Sports Medicine I, II, III & IV
COLLEGE MAJOR OPTIONS INCLUDE: Sports Medicine/Athletic Training, Kinesiology,
Biology
HHMS MEDICALDUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES
Dual Enrollment course allow the high school student to receive college credits.
The following courses are offered through Northshore Technical Community College:
Medical Terminology – HHMS campus
Veterinarian Technician - HHMS campus
Pharmacy Technician - NTCC Campus
Certified Nursing Assistant – NTCC Campus
MEDICAL OPPORTUNITIES
Partnership with North Oaks Sports Medicine, Ponchatoula Therapy, Bell Oaks, and North Cypress Fitness.
Certified Athletic Trainer on campus full-time CPR certification on campus Industry Based Certification Medical Professionals serve as mentors and guest
speakers (continues)
MEDICAL OPPORTUNITIES
Clinical lab settings for hands-on experience 90 minute science classes with labs which feed
into the medical magnet Guidance in community service opportunities to
establish networks A focused school to career emphasis
HHMS MEDICAL MAGNET COURSES
Students who enroll at HHMS through the Medical Magnet Program are required to chose one of the following tracks: First Responder/Emergency Medical Technician Sports Medicine
Electives provide through the above curriculum: Allied Health I Allied Health II Medical Terminology
MEDICAL MAGNET CONTRACT
Medical Magnet Students are required to fulfill the following: 95% or higher attendance record
Four years of math (beginning Algebra I)
Four years of Science
Two years of Technology
Maintain at least a “C” average – 2.0 GPA
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MEDICAL MAGNET CONTRACT (cont.)
Take the ACT one time during the junior yearDevelop and maintain a portfolio with
coursework, field experience and community service
Forty hours of community service (10 per year)Comply with HHMS code of conduct as
specified in the course guidelines of the student handbook (continues)
MEDICAL MAGNET CONTRACT (cont.)
Excessive Absences or tardiness will result in probation and possible removal from program
Academic decline will result in probation for one semester
Failure to maintain 2.0 GPA for two consecutive semesters will be dismissed from program
MEDICAL MAGNET WITHDRAWAL PROCESS
Students who wish to withdraw from the Medical Magnet Program will adhere to following: Submit a written notice and withdrawal form to
central office 45 days PRIOR to the end of the semester.
A student may return to their zoned school at the END of the semester or at the end of the year.
HHMS MEDICAL INSTRUCTORS
Linda Chaney, Veterinary Technician/Small Animal Care
Nadia Simmons, Allied Health I & II Kerrin “Kerri Beth” Sitman, Sports Medicine I, II, III, &
IV Northshore Technical Community College Adjunct
Instructors
