Health Science Academy

The students will be offered the opportunity to take various industry certification exams at the completion of their programs. The exams include but are not limited to: 

• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) 

• Certified Electrocardiograph Technician (CET) 

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 

• Certified Veterinary Assistant (CVA) 

Co– Curricular Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO): 

National FFA Organization 

HOSA: Future Health Professionals 

Medical Assisting Strand

Pre-Requisite: Honors Physical Science minimum C or higher in 8th grade. 

The Medical Assisting strand offers students the opportunity to earn a certification as a Certified Electrocardiograph Technician (CET) at the end of their Junior year in high school. During the Senior year of high school, the students will be in a laboratory and classroom setting earning credit hours towards the medical assisting certificate. The student will also be offered the opportunity to earn a certification as a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA). Since the students are dual enrolled in Robert Morgan Technical College (RMTC) for both years of high school, the students will continue at RMTC immediately upon high school graduation to complete their clinical practicum experience in medical assisting in one summer trimester of study. 

What we study… 

• 9th grade: Health Science Anatomy and Physiology 

• 10th grade: Health Science Foundations 

• 11th Grade: Phlebotomy and Electrocardiograph Technician through dual enrollment in RMTC 

• 12th Grade: Administrative Medical Assisting and Clinical Medical Assisting through dual enrollment in RMTC 

What we do… 

• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) 

• Certified Electrocardiograph Technician (CET) 

• Dual Enrollment in Robert Morgan Technical College (RMTC) 

• Laboratory, Classroom, and Clinical Practicum settings 

• School Blood Drives 

HOSA- Future Health Professionals 

HOSA- Future Health Professionals is a national organization that operates as an integral component of the Health Science Education curriculum. Through its association with global, state, and local chapters, HOSA provides powerful instructional tools, recognition, leadership, networking, scholarships, and connections within the healthcare industry to thousands of members across the United States and abroad. Through the HOSA Competitive Events program, members can showcase their health care and leadership skills in over 55 different events related to all aspects of the health care industry. HOSA- Future Health Professionals develops dedicated, passionate students and establishes their pathway toward a successful career in the Healthcare professions. 

Physical Therapy Strand

Pre-Requisite: Honors Physical Science minimum C or higher in 8th grade 

The Physical Therapy strand offers students the opportunity to earn a certification as a rehabilitation/physical therapy aide at the end of their Junior year in high school. During the Senior year of this strand, students will be given the opportunity to complete course work modeled after Miami Dade College’s Physical Therapy Assistant Program. Students will learn through hands on training in a simulated lab setting and clinical setting. The student will also be offered the opportunity to earn a certification as a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA). This strand prepares the student for entry into a college Physical Therapy program. 

What we study… 

• 9th grade: Health Science Anatomy and Physiology 

• 10th grade: Health Science Foundations 

• 11th grade: Allied Health Assisting: Rehabilitation Aide 

• 12th grade: Health Occupations Education Directed Study in Physical Therapy 

What we do… 

• Certification as a rehabilitation/physical therapy aide 

• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) 

• Hands on training in a simulated lab, classroom, and off-site clinical practicum settings 

• Preparation for entry into a college Physical Therapy program. 

HOSA- Future Health Professionals 

HOSA- Future Health Professionals is a national organization that operates as an integral component of the Health Science Education curriculum. Through its association with global, state, and local chapters, HOSA provides powerful instructional tools, recognition, leadership, networking, scholarships, and connections within the healthcare industry to thousands of members across the United States and abroad. Through the HOSA Competitive Events program, members can showcase their health care and leadership skills in over 55 different events related to all aspects of the health care industry. HOSA- Future Health Professionals develops dedicated, passionate students and establishes their pathway toward a successful career in the Healthcare professions. 

Meet Ms. Diaz

• MDCPS High School Health Science instructor since 1999 

• RMEC Health Science instructor and Academy Leader since 2004 

• The only registered/licensed Physical Therapist teaching in MDCPS 

• American Physical Therapy Association Credentialed Clinical Instructor Level 1 

• Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) 

• OHSA Authorized Trainer- General Industry 

• HOSA Advisor- Gold Coast Region 

Mrs. Diaz is a product of MDCPS, having graduated from Miami Killian Senior High School in 1986. Following high school, Mrs. Diaz attended Florida International University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy in 1990. She has worked in the Physical Therapy field in a variety of settings including acute care, sub-acute care, rehabilitation hospital, out-patient, skilled nursing facility, and long-term care. She has held various positions in these settings including Staff Physical Therapist, Senior Physical Therapist, Director of Physical Therapy, and Director of Rehabilitation. Her love for teaching in the clinical setting and her love for Physical Therapy brought her to MDCPS as a teacher in the medical magnet program. 

Nursing Strand

Pre-Requisite: Honors Physical Science minimum C or higher in 8th grade. 

The Nursing strand offers students the opportunity to earn a certification as a nursing assistant (CNA) at the end of their Junior year in high school. During the Senior year, there are two courses offered: Orientation to Practical Nursing (LPN) and Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG). The EKG student will be offered the opportunity to earn a certification as a Certified Electrocardiograph Technician (CET). Immediately upon high school graduation, the Orientation to Practical Nursing student will be enrolled in Robert Morgan Technical College’s LPN program to complete their classroom, laboratory, and clinical experience in two to three trimesters of study. 

What we study 

• 9th grade: Health Science Anatomy and Physiology 

• 10th grade: Health Science Foundations 

• 11th grade: Nursing Assisting 

• 12th grade: Two strand options -Electrocardiograph Technician or Orientation to Practical Nursing (LPN). 

What we do 

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 

• Classroom & Laboratory Setting 

• Clinicals off campus at medical site 

• EKG students certified with Electrocardiograph Technician (CET) 

• LPN students’ program to complete their classroom, laboratory, and clinical experience in two to three trimesters of study at RMTC. 

HOSA- Future Health Professionals 

HOSA- Future Health Professionals is a national organization that operates as an integral component of the Health Science Education curriculum. Through its association with global, state, and local chapters, HOSA provides powerful instructional tools, recognition, leadership, networking, scholarships, and connections within the healthcare industry to thousands of members across the United States and abroad. Through the HOSA Competitive Events program, members can showcase their health care and leadership skills in over 55 different events related to all aspects of the health care industry. HOSA- Future Health Professionals develops dedicated, passionate students and establishes their pathway toward a successful career in the Healthcare professions. 

Sports Medicine Strand

Pre requisite: Honors Physical Science minimum C or higher in 8th grade 

The Sports Medicine strand offers students the opportunity to earn a certification in Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries at the end of their Junior year in high school. During the Senior year, there are two courses offered: Dual Enrollment Sports Management and Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG). The EKG student will be offered the opportunity to earn a certification as a Certified Electrocardiograph Technician (CET). This strand prepares the student for entry into a college Athletic Training program. 

What we study… 

• 9th grade: Health Science Anatomy and Physiology 

• 10th grade to: Health Science Foundations 

• 11th grade: Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries 

• 12th grade: Two strand options- Dual Enrollment Sports Management or Electrocardiograph Technician 

What we do… 

• First Aid and Safety certification 

• Clinical setting, classroom setting, and simulated lab setting 

• Care and prevention of athletic injuries 

• Dual Enrollment in Barry University Sports Management 

• EKG students certified with Electrocardiograph Technician (CET) 

• Preparation for entry into a college Athletic Training program 

HOSA- Future Health Professionals 

HOSA- Future Health Professionals is a national organization that operates as an integral component of the Health Science Education curriculum. Through its association with global, state, and local chapters, HOSA provides powerful instructional tools, recognition, leadership, networking, scholarships, and connections within the healthcare industry to thousands of members across the United States and abroad. Through the HOSA Competitive Events program, members can showcase their health care and leadership skills in over 55 different events related to all aspects of the health care industry. HOSA- Future Health Professionals develops dedicated, passionate students and establishes their pathway toward a successful career in the Healthcare professions.