Polk County Public Schools, Students
Nathan Neuman, Sr. Coordinator - Health Academies
1909 S. Floral Ave.
Bartow, FL 33830
Phone: 534-0516
Fax: 534-0788
Health Science Education comprises the body of subject matter and planned learning experiences designed to prepare students with competencies required to assist qualified health professionals in providing diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, and rehabilitative services in health care facilities, in the home, and in the community.
Areas of study include health careers, employability skills, patient care skills, emergency medical technology, clinical laboratory skills, nursing assistant, dental assisting and pharmacy technician.
Health Science Education programs are offered at Auburndale High School, Bartow High School, George Jenkins High School, Lake Gibson High School, Lakeland High School, McKeel Academy, Travis Career Center, and Ridge Career Center.
There are articulation agreements with Polk Community College, Traviss Career Center and Ridge Career Center for students who complete Health Science Education clusters.
Students also have the opportunity for internships and job shadowing experiences at local health care facilities, including area hospitals.
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) is the appropriate Career Student Organization for Health Science Education. Students learn leadership skills, compete in local, regional, state and national competitions.
A Health Science Advisory Council for High School Medical Academies was initiated in 2007 to increase the communication between teachers and the Health Field; therefore, the academy is increasing the opportunities for students. If you are currently in the medical field and would like to join the Advisory Council please click here to email Nathan Neuman.
Polk County School’s Workforce Education Department has taken the initiative to implement more medical academies to meet the need of the students and the industry. Please see the academy list below:
| Academy/Program: | School: | Status: |
|---|---|---|
| Auburndale Medical Academy | Auburndale High School | Current Academy |
| Bartow Medical Academy | Bartow High School | Current Academy |
| Bartow Pre-Medical Academy | Bartow Middle School | Expected 09-10 |
| George Jenkins Medical Academy | George Jenkins High School | Current Academy |
| Academy of Health Occupations | Lake Gibson High School | Current Academy |
| Lake Region Medical Academy | Lake Region High School | Expected 09-10 |
| Lakeland High School | Lakeland High School | Health Science Program |
| Lakeland Teen Parent | Lakeland Teen Parent | Health Science Program |
| McKeel Academy of Technology | McKeel Academy of Technology | Health Science Program |
| Ridge Medical Academy | Ridge Community High School | Current Academy |
| Winter Haven Medical Academy | Winter Haven High School | Expected 09-10 |
Below you will see the current course progression. Traditionally, Health Science Education begins in the 9th grade with the following course progression:
| Grade Level: | Course Name: | Course Number: | High School/ Academy: |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9th Grade | Medical Skills | All | |
| 10th Grade | Health Science 1 | 8417100 | All |
| 11th Grade | Health Science 2 | 8417110 | All |
| 12th Grade | Allied Health Assisting 3 | 8417131 | Lakeland High School, Academy of Health Occupations (LGHS), Ridge Medical Academy, McKeel Academy of Technology |
| 12th Grade | First Responder 3 | 8417171 | Academy of Health Occupations (LGHS), George Jenkins Medical Academy, Bartow Medical Academy, Auburndale Medical Academy |
| 12th Grade | Nurse Assisting 3 | 8417211 | Bartow Medical Academy |
| 12th Grade | Home Health Aide 3 | 8417191 | George Jenkins Medical Academy, Bartow Medical Academy |
| 12th Grade | Electrocardiograph Aide 3 | 8417161 | Bartow Medical Academy, Academy of Health Occupations (LGHS) |
| 12th Grade | Health Unit Coordinator 3 | 8417181 | Lakeland Teen Parent |