Bio-Medical/Health Bio-Medical/Health Science Academy Science Academy

Welcome to Open Welcome to Open HouseHouse

Home Health Aide

EKG Aide First Responder

Anatomy & Physiology

Nursing Assistant

Teacher IntroductionTeacher Introduction Graduated from Miami Dade Medical Campus,

• Certified Respiratory Therapist

Graduate from Florida International University,

• Bachelor’s Degree in Health Occupations Education

Graduate from Florida International University,

• Specialist Certificate in Vocational Education

Certified to teach Health Science since 2000

Have been teaching at Ferguson Senior High Since 2005

Other certifications:

• Certified & Registered Pharmacy Technician

• Certified EKG Aide

• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant

CommunicationCommunication Email is the Email is the bestbest means of communication with me. means of communication with me. driscolli@dadeschools.net

School Website: School Website: http://fergusonhs.dadeschools.net/

Teacher Website: Teacher Website: www.mrsdriscoll.wikispaces.com

To be an Academy To be an Academy Completer:Completer:

Complete the required academy electivesComplete the required academy electives

Complete 100 hours of community serviceComplete 100 hours of community service

Maintain a 3.0 GPA in the academy Maintain a 3.0 GPA in the academy

Maintain a 2.5 GPA overallMaintain a 2.5 GPA overall

Health Science EducationHealth Science EducationPre-RequisitesPre-Requisites

Core Courses Core Courses --Health Science 1 Health Science 1 – Anatomy & physiology, Medical – Anatomy & physiology, Medical

Terminology, Diseases, Careers, Medical Terminology, Diseases, Careers, Medical Skills Skills

--Health Science 2 Health Science 2 – Medical Trends, health – Medical Trends, health careers careers & facilities, Law & Ethics, Communication & facilities, Law & Ethics, Communication skills , skills , medical terminology, CPR certification, First medical terminology, CPR certification, First

Aid, Vital signs, Infection Control, Safety, Aid, Vital signs, Infection Control, Safety, HIV/Aids, Employability skills, Communication, HIV/Aids, Employability skills, Communication, Money managementMoney management

* 3 college credits (after completing HS1 & * 3 college credits (after completing HS1 & HS2)HS2)

--Class Fee Class Fee - $10.00- $10.00

Medical Skills & Bio-Medical 4 - Year Medical Skills & Bio-Medical 4 - Year StrandStrand

Academy Academy StrandStrand

Allied HealthAllied Health

**Certificati**Certification on ProgramsPrograms

Grade 9Grade 9 Grade 10Grade 10 Grade 11Grade 11 Grade 12Grade 12

First First ResponderResponder

Nursing Nursing AssistingAssisting

Health Health Science 1Science 1

Health Health Science 1Science 1

Health Health Science 2Science 2

Health Health Science 2Science 2

** ** EKG Aide EKG Aide & HOE & HOE Directed Directed StudyStudy

****Home Home Health Aide Health Aide

& Hoe & Hoe Directed Directed StudyStudy

** ** First Responder First Responder 33

****Nursing Nursing Assisting 3 & Assisting 3 & Allied Health 3, Allied Health 3, ClinicalsClinicals

The job-preparatory programs at John A. Ferguson High School are designed to provide students with the competencies necessary for certification in a variety of entry level health occupations.  Many of our programs articulate with Miami-Dade County Public Schools post-secondary programs and/or Miami-Dade Community College programs.

Common Career Technical Core Career Ready Practices

  1. Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.  2. Apply appropriate academic and technical skills.  3. Attend to personal health and financial well-being.  4. Communicate clearly, effectively and with reason.  5. Consider the environmental, social and economic impacts of decisions.  6. Demonstrate creativity and innovation.  7. Employ valid and reliable research strategies.  8. Utilize critical thinking to make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.  9. Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.  10. Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals.  11. Use technology to enhance productivity.  12. Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence.

What does HOSA Provide?

Motivation & Recognition Community Involvement Leadership skills Networking opportunities Opportunity to travel Scholarships

HOSA is 100% Health Care!!!

HOSA HOSA

HOSA: Future Health ProfessionalsHOSA: Future Health Professionals Professional Organization Professional Organization membership Dues $40.00 - membership Dues $40.00 - Covers District, Covers District,

State & National dues State & National dues 2 Conferences & transportation $30.00 each2 Conferences & transportation $30.00 each Club T-shirt $15.00Club T-shirt $15.00

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