HEALTHCARE CAREERS ACADEMY

High school seniors can jump-start their career in the healthcare field through the Ottawa County Healthcare Careers Academy (HCA). The HCA is designed to provide students with both the education and practical experience needed to enter the healthcare field directly after completing the program.

Ottawa County high school seniors will receive training all in the first semester of the school year. Students will follow state-recognized curriculum involving STNA training, Elder Care, Phlebotomy and more. They will understand how to use medical equipment such as blood pressure cuffs and gauges and learn basic medical terminology. The second semester of the school year, students are required to register for and complete a cohort, where students will gain hands-on experience working with healthcare professionals. After successfully completing this program, students will become state certified and will be able to work in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinical laboratories.

“It opened my mind to the career opportunities in healthcare.
I thought it was a narrow tunnel, but I realized there are multiple careers.
I job shadowed in several departments, and it was eye-opening.”

Olivia Marez | 2024 HCA Graduate

Education

Students will acquire a broad range of knowledge and skills, preparing them for various roles in the healthcare industry. This includes basic patient care, medical terminology, safety and infection control, medical equipment operation and more.

Cohort

Students will have the opportunity to work alongside our partner organizations, where they will gain hands-on experience in a real-world healthcare setting thus making them more attractive to employers and better prepared for their roles.

State Certified

HCA is accredited by the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. This certification ensures that the program meets specific educational and training standards required for graduates to be eligible for state licensure or certification.
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PROCESS

If you are interested in a tour of the facility and speaking with our HCA Instructor, please contact us. We encourage you to speak with you school counselor or career readiness coordinator before you register.

Registration for the upcoming program year opens January 1 of the current year. If you are a Junior and are interested in attending the program your Senior year, please fill out the form at that time. The deadline for the program is March 31.

Once you submit your submission form, it will be reviewed by members of the Business Advisory Council. We will contact you if there are any questions/concerns. You will find out that you have been accepted into the program before the end of this school year.

Student Information

Non-school email. You will receive a copy of your application.
Your parent/guardian will receive a copy of your application.

School Information

Your School Counselor/Career Readiness Coordinator will receive a copy of your application.

Student Questions

Acknowledgement

By signing below, we (student and parent/guardian) acknowledge the following:

"We have been made aware of the details of this program. We understand that this application does not necessarily mean that the student will be accepted into the program. We understand that the student would be subject to all high school rules and school board policies throughout this program. We understand and agree that the student’s participation in this program may be terminated at any time for any reason, and that in this case, the student would be required to report back to their high school."
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Email Confirmation

Once you submit the completed form, you will receive an email confirmation along with a copy of your application (be sure to check your junk/spam folder).

Please email bac@ocic.biz with questions.
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