Healthcare Services
Healthcare Services
About Healthcare Services
- Rewarding Work! Learn how to help others who are in recovery live independently and meet life goals. Connect community members to the newest advancements in therapeutic services.
- Get Hands-On! Participate in medical labs, utilize the latest technology & medical tools to learn how to monitor patient vitals, experience scenario-based training to test your skills and response times, and work collaboratively to help learn how to work in a medical environment
- Dream Big! This class can help you prepare for awesome careers, like Athletic Trainer,Certified Nurse Assistant, Paramedic, Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse, or Physician.
Students in Action
Program Highlights
Earn Industry Certifications
Students will have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized credentials in:
Basic Life Support, CPR, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, EKG Technician
Work as a Registered Medical Assistant
Students in the level 3 "Registered Medical Assistant Practicum" course will have the opportunity to do a spring rotation with Mercy Hospital. They will gain hands-on workplace experience, as well as get certified as a Registered Medical Assistant. This is a great opportunity for any student looking to pursue a career in the medical field.
Join Our Career & Technical Student Organization
The mission of HOSA is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience.
Coach Smith (Jr. High Health Science)
Coach Smith graduated from Oklahoma State University and the University of Arkansas with degrees in Food Science and Kinesiology. He has been in education for 9 years and has taught numerous courses, including: Biology, AP Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, Physical Science, 8th grade Science, Foundations of Healthcare, and Health.
When asked what he loves about his pathway he said, "it is essential to teach people basic understanding of the human body."
Fun Facts: Coach Smith's wife, Jamie, is an elementary teacher in Rogers. He also serves as the Pea Ridge JV Girls Basketball Coach.
Get involved in HOSA!
HOSA Highlights
- Participate in running two blood drives: fall and spring
- Attend the spring leadership conference in Hot Springs and compete in different HOSA events
- Winning at state level could lead to travel at national conferences!
- Network and connect with industry professionals and like minded students at state and national events
- Long term and home assistance company visits each spring
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