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Career & Technical Education
Academy of Health Professions
Program Description
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
Interested?
See your School Counselor for more information!
