Students participate in health science-related experiences to understand future employment opportunities in this growing sector of the economy. Students gain a firm understanding of psychology and the human system, including a generalist view of the many professions available to a prospective healthcare professional.
Now that I’ve taken the VANTAGE (Health Sciences) classes, I’m sure that’s what I want to go into.
- Mikayla, Health Sciences student
The VANTAGE Experience
In addition to their coursework in AP Psychology and Human Anatomy and Physiology I, students can earn certification as nursing assistant registered (NAR) or emergency medical responder (EMR). This certification gives students advanced training and a jump-start in the healthcare field.
Students are paired with a one-on-one mentor for the year as part of the VANTAGE program. Each semester, they work on external company projects, working on a real-world problem/challenge. Students receive valuable insights through guest instruction and enriching site visits that align with their academic curriculum. Throughout this experience, students develop and hone essential skills such as professionalism, teamwork, effective communication, problem-solving and leadership.
Register for Health Sciences if you are interested in:
- Careers in the bioscience or medical fields
- The human body and human health
- Earning college credit through AP Psychology
- Getting a jump start in your health science career by receiving a NAR or EMR certification
Course Credit
Grades offered: 11-12
MHS credits: 2.25
- AP Psychology (1.0 social studies credit - weighted)
- Human Anatomy and Physiology I (1.0 science elective credit)
- Medical Sciences (.25 science elective credit)
- Students choose between Nursing Assistant Registered (NAR) or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) course options.
Dedicated Health Sciences Labs Offer Hands-On Experiences
The VANTAGE/MOMENTUM Building is equipped with science lab space, as well as a simulated hospital unit, where students in the Health Sciences strands can practice nursing skills. As part of the strands, students complete coursework in AP psychology and human anatomy. They can earn certification as a nursing assistant registered (NAR) or an emergency medical responder (EMR). These certifications gives students advanced training and a jump-start into the healthcare field. In 2024-25, the VANTAGE Program added a Health Sciences 2 strand, which will build on the VANTAGE Health Sciences curriculum and provide additional preparation for nursing school, medical school, physical therapy, occupational therapy and other healthcare-related professional education tracks.
