BioMed

Principles of Health Science (9th)

This course is an introduction to the health sciences pathway that provides rigorous training in medical terminology, many hands-on skills experiences, team collaboration and many other foundational principles to build on as they train for a certification to be earned their senior year.

Health Science Theory and Pathophysiology (10th)

This course provides an opportunity for health science students to go deeper into the disease process, into the physiology of the various systems of the body as they experience disease and into working together as a healthcare team in studying how to help patients heal well. There is also a skills training component to this sophomore-level course.

Anatomy and Physiology (11th)

This course is a rigorous health science course in which students learn the intricate structure of the human body, as well as the complex processes involved in its functions. This upper-level course is designed to equip students to function more proficiently in their upcoming senior-level practicum as well as in their healthcare careers.

Practicum In Health Science (12th)

These senior-level courses are the culmination of our students’ time here in the BioMed Academy. The practicums provide rigorous industry skills training for our students as they prepare for their certification exams that will ultimately position them to gain employment upon passing and graduation. Students select one of the following practicums, as the enrollment in these is limited in size.

• Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)
  • PTCB accredited educational program to earn a national Certification of Pharmacy Technician and Sterile Products and IV Training Certificate
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
• Phlebotomy/EKG Technician (CPT/CET)
• Medical Coding and Billing Specialist (CMBS) and Clinical Rotations

Most of our courses are taught by licensed Registered Nurses with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience.

HOSA

HOSA-Future Health Professionals is an international student organization promoting careers in Healthcare.  “The mission of HOSA is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience.”

HOSA Website

HOSA HANDBOOK

All our Advanced courses offer the chance for certification in the Adobe suite. Many of our students also acquire internships their senior year to gain industry experience.

PTECH students have the opportunity to earn dual credit hours up to an associate degree through Dallas College at no charge to them.  Student also have the opportunity to earn a Level 1 certification through Dallas College that can be used to help them when they begin working to earn higher wages.  In addition, as with all CTE Career Clusters, students in the PTECH are able to earn Industry Based Certifications that can also be used to help students earn higher wages when they begin working.