The Academy of Health Professions is a 2-year program offered to 11th and 12th-grade students. This 7-credit program empowers students to become multi-skilled health care providers. Students learn to perform personal care skills including feeding, bathing, and dressing residents. Students also learn administrative and medical office skills including EKG, vein puncture, medication administration, and pharmacy technician skills. Students will have the opportunity to learn in an interesting and motivating environment. This program prepares students to work in one of the fastest-growing professions in the United States today and strengthens their readiness for success in post-secondary institutions

Completer Courses

This Completer Program Consists Of Three Choices For Career Concentrators, Each Ending In A Different Certification:

Honors Academy Of Health Professions 1 (4 Credits)

Honors Academy Of Health Professions 2 (3 Credits)

Students Choose A Concentration

• Certified Nursing Assistant

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

• Pharmacy Technician (Cat-north Only)

Schools Offering Completer

• Cat North

• Cat South

Articulated/proficiency Credit

Anne Arundel Community College (Aacc)

• Mda 113 - Medical Terminology (3 Credits)

Community College Of Baltimore County (Ccbc)

• Hlth 140 - First Aid, Safety, And Cpr (3 Credits)

Career Opportunities Upon Program Completion

• Cna (Certified Nursing Assistant) $27,990 - $43,650

• Gna (Certified Geriatric Assistant) $27,990 - $43,650

• Ccma (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant) $29,520 - $48,310

• Cpht (Certified Pharmacy Technician) $29,030 - $47,790

Career Opportunities With Additional Education And Training

• Community Health Worker ($29,460 - $76,410)

• Health Informatics Specialist ($59,620 - $162,770)

• Medical Laboratory Technician ($59,500 - $80,020)

• Paramedic ($37,760 - $77,610)

• Radiologic Technician ($56,360 - $94,880)

• Respiratory Therapist ($59,500 - $80,890)

• Registered Nurse ($60,420 - $101,650)

• Surgical Technician ($37,760 - $74,250)

Additional Notes

Academy Of Health Consists Of 3 Different Programs:

• Certified Nursing Assistant/geriatric Nursing Assistant

• Pharmacy Technician

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

The Honors Dental Assisting Program combines classroom instruction with clinical and laboratory experiences to provide students with skills in the field of dental assisting. Students study dental anatomy, identification and use of instruments, laboratory skills, and office procedures. Other subjects include infection control, radiology, and expanded functions. Students can take the certification tests offered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) in these respective areas.

Completer Courses

• Honors Dental Assisting 1

• Honors Dental Assisting 2

Schools Offering Completer

• Cat South

Potential Certifications

Dental Assisting National Board Radiology

• Health And Safety Certification

• Expanded Function Certification

American Heart Association

• Cpr Certification

Career Opportunities Upon Program Completion

• Dental Assistant ($31,750 - $59,350)

• Dental Laboratory Technician ($36,050 - $93,080)

Career Opportunities With Additional Education And Training

• Dental Hygienist ($61,360 - $100,790)

• Dentist ($78,040 - $179,360)

• Orthodontist ($91,340 - $174,360)

The goal of the program is to increase the number of students pursuing careers in the biomedical sciences, including healthcare. Students who complete the program are prepared for employment and further education at two and four-year college levels. Stevenson University, the Maryland PLTW Biomedical Sciences Affiliate University, will offer four (4) transcripted credits for its first semester majors biology course (BIO 113). Credits will be offered for those students who complete the entire PLTW biomed sequence of courses and score at least 80% on each end-of-course assessment.

Completer Courses

• Honors Principles Of Biomedical Science

• Honors Human Body Systems

• Honors Medical Interventions

• Biomedical Innovations

Schools Offering Completer

• Glen Burnie

• Northeast

Articulated/proficiency Credit

• Articulated Credit May Be Available From Affiliated Colleges, Universities, Or Organizations.

Career Opportunities Upon Program Completion

• Medical Secretaries And Administrative Assistant ($31,520 - $51,950)

• Histology Technicians ($35,930 - $84,690)

• Medical Appliance Technicians ($32,150 - $64,930)

Career Opportunities With Additional Education And Training

• Bioengineers And Biomedical Engineers ($60,340 - $162,100)

• Biological Technicians ($31,510 - $80,780)

• Medical And Clinical Laboratory Technologists ($35,930 - $84,690)

• Cytogenetic Technologists ($35,930 - $84,690)