PRE-MEDICINE & ALLIED HEALTH
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Whether you’re drawn to medicine, physical therapy, medical imaging, or pharmacy, the Foundations of Pre-Medicine & Allied Health program gives you hands-on clinical skills and a genuine competitive edge before you ever set foot on a college campus.
Where Future Healers Begin
Are you passionate about pursuing a career in medicine, physical therapy, medical imaging, pharmacy, or clinical diagnostics? The Foundations of Pre-Medicine & Allied Health program provides high school students with a comprehensive, hands-on launching pad into the fast-growing healthcare field.
In this pathway, you will step beyond basic textbooks and into the role of a healthcare professional. Under the guidance of medical standards, you will gain essential clinical and administrative skills — from patient intake, vital sign assessment, and diagnostic procedures to medical ethics, pharmacology, and clinical examination assistance.
Where Future Healers Begin
Are you passionate about pursuing a career in medicine, physical therapy, medical imaging, pharmacy, or clinical diagnostics? The Foundations of Pre-Medicine & Allied Health program provides high school students with a comprehensive, hands-on launching pad into the fast-growing healthcare field.
In this pathway, you will step beyond basic textbooks and into the role of a healthcare professional. Under the guidance of medical standards, you will gain essential clinical and administrative skills — from patient intake, vital sign assessment, and diagnostic procedures to medical ethics, pharmacology, and clinical examination assistance.
The skills you gain in this program will prepare you for further study in pre-medicine, pre-pharmacy, physical therapy, radiologic sciences, and clinical laboratory science. Our comprehensive curriculum covers everything from foundational medical terminology to the ethical and administrative realities of modern healthcare, ensuring that you are well-versed in both the science and the practice of patient care. You’ll learn how to take vital signs, assist with diagnostic procedures, and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare teams, building skills that translate directly into any allied health setting. Whether you aspire to diagnose patients as a physician, guide recovery as a physical therapist, or support diagnosis as a radiologic technologist, our program provides the foundation and hands-on experience needed to succeed.
In addition to clinical skills, you will develop the critical thinking, empathy, and problem-solving abilities that are essential for working with real patients in real situations. Our program is designed to keep pace with a constantly evolving healthcare field, preparing our graduates to be confident, capable professionals from day one. You’ll train using industry-standard medical equipment and procedures, making you a strong candidate for competitive college health programs and early clinical experience. With healthcare consistently ranked among the fastest-growing industries in the country, our graduates are well-prepared to adapt and lead in this essential and ever-changing field.
First Year : Building a Strong Foundation
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- Medical Science Foundations: Learn the fundamentals of medical terminology, the universal language of healthcare.
- Human Anatomy & Physiology: Study the structure and function of the human body’s major systems.
- Clinical Diagnostics & Examination Assistance: Perform patient intake, measure vital signs, and assist with routine diagnostic procedures.
- Patient Care & First Aid: Develop key clinical care techniques and emergency first-aid protocols.
Second Year: Practical Skills
- Healthcare Law, Ethics & Communication: Navigate patient rights, HIPAA privacy laws, and effective patient communication strategies.
- Advanced Clinical Diagnostic Procedures: Deepen hands-on skills in diagnostic testing and clinical setup using industry-standard equipment.
- Medical Office & Administrative Services: Learn electronic health records (EHR) management and front-office clinical workflows.
- Clinical Shadowing & Mentorships: Connect with physicians, radiologists, physical therapists, pharmacists, and diagnostic specialists across the local healthcare system.
Hands-On Projects in Pre-Medicine & Allied Health
The Foundations of Pre-Medicine & Allied Health program offers a dynamic, hands-on learning experience preparing students for careers across the healthcare field. From the very beginning, students dive into practical projects that bring classroom knowledge to life — practicing patient intake, taking vital signs, and working through realistic clinical scenarios using industry-standard medical equipment.
In the second year, the program introduces advanced diagnostic procedures, healthcare law and ethics, and administrative systems used in real medical offices. Students also participate in clinical shadowing and mentorship opportunities, gaining exposure to physicians, radiologists, physical therapists, and pharmacists across the local healthcare system. Students are encouraged to compete in HOSA — Future Health Professionals, building leadership skills alongside clinical ones. This blend of hands-on training and real-world exposure ensures that graduates are well-equipped with both the technical skills and professional ethics needed to succeed in healthcare.
CAREERS & SALARIES
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Description: Provides basic patient care — feeding, bathing, and vital signs — under the supervision of an RN or LPN.
Salaries: Average salary ranges from $35,000 to $47,000 per year (Salary.com, Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Medical Assistant
Description: Handles patient intake, vital signs, and administrative tasks in a clinical office setting.
Salaries: Average salary ranges from $38,000 to $45,000 per year (Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Radiologic Technologist
Description: Performs X-ray, CT, and MRI imaging to help physicians diagnose and treat patients.
Salaries: Average salary ranges from $62,000 to $95,000 per year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Glassdoor).
Physical Therapist Assistant
Description: Helps patients with rehabilitation exercises and mobility work under a physical therapist’s direction.
Salaries: Average salary ranges from $60,000 to $70,000 per year (Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Paramedic
Description: Provides advanced emergency medical care, including medications and airway management, in the field.
Salaries: Average salary ranges from $45,000 to $65,000 per year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, Glassdoor).
Physical Therapist
Description: Diagnoses and treats movement and mobility issues through customized rehabilitation plans.
Salaries: Average salary ranges from $85,000 to $126,000 per year (Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Physician Assistant (PA)
Description: Diagnoses and treats patients under physician supervision, and can prescribe medication.
Salaries: Average salary ranges from $110,000 to $135,000 per year (Salary.com, Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Pharmacist
Description: Dispenses medications and advises patients and providers on drug therapy and interactions.
Salaries: Average salary ranges from $120,000 to $140,000 per year (Bureau of Labor Statistics).
Physician (MD/DO)
Description: Diagnoses and treats illness and injury as a licensed doctor, often specializing in a field of medicine.
Salaries: $200,000+ per year (Bureau of Labor Statistics).
About the Instructor
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