HEALTHCARE CAREERS ACADEMY
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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
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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.