Medical Pathway
Program Benefits
Castle High Schools Medical Academy is a 3 year integrated pathway of courses. The program enables students to explore careers in the health care field and post-secondary training. Students will learn basic skills needed for entry level jobs in the health care industry along with team building and job seeking skills.
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Health Screening Skill Development
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Peer Mentoring
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Guest Speakers
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Excursions
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Integrated Projects
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Tutoring
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Computer labs
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HOSA
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CPR/ First Aid training​
Pathway of Courses:
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10th Grade
Health Services Core
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11th Grade
Clinical Health
Human Physiology
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12th Grade
Directed Studies Health Services​
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Recommended Courses
Medical Biotechnology​
AP Courses
Chemistry
Physics
Algebra 2
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E Ola Pono
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E Ola Pono is a program with in the Medical Academy, funded by a grant from Alu Like Inc. The objective of E Ola Pono is to prepare Native Hawaiian students for entry level jobs, post- secondary education or training in the health care industry.
Health Services Core
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Introduction to Being a Health Care Worker
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Medical Ethics and Law
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Meeting Your Needs and the Needs of Others
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Effective Communication
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Medical Terminology
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Medical Math
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Body Systems
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Measuring Vital Signs
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Controlling Infection
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Patient and Employee Safety​
Clinical Health
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Body Systems: Function, components, diseases, disorders, diagnosis, treatment, prevention
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Clinical Health Professionals
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Decision Making
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Infection Control
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Body Mechanics
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Medical Math
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Medical Terminology
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First aid
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CPR
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Legal and Ethical Issues​
Directed Studies Health Services
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College/Career Portfolio
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Community Service Project
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Career Shadowing
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Internship
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First Aid/CPR Certification
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HIPAA Certification
Excursions
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Excursions to Post secondary schools and Health Care Facilities such as: KCC, Straub Hospital.
HOSA:
Future Health Professionals
Blood Drives