Health Sciences Magnet

Program Description:

At CA Johnson Health Sciences Magnet Program, students can participate in CTE classes offered by 6 pathways. CAJ HSM has strong business, industry, and community support for our programs. Our work-based learning opportunities are vital to the CTE experience. They include clinical rotations, internships, job shadowing, field studies, and more. In addition, students have an opportunity to earn honors credit for upper-level courses, and dual enrollment courses are available through Midlands Technical College (MTC) for Health Sciences Pathway. 

Our pathways provide students with knowledge and skills that prepare them to be better students at the postsecondary level or to enter the workplace directly. These programs are unique and valuable in providing experiences and real-world application to healthcare.  Students completing these programs will have a better understanding of expectations and requirements of healthcare professionals.

In Health Science pathway students will be able to identify careers in healthcare, compare the features of healthcare systems and master foundational health care skills. The skills and knowledge that students learn in 1^st and 2^nd level courses serve to prepare students for future clinical experiences such as job shadowing or internships as they advance to upper-level course.  Students have an opportunity to become a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) through this course.

Biomedical Science Pathway covers basic concepts in biology, medicine, and public health. Students work on real-world case studies to understand human body systems, genetics, and disease mechanisms.  Students dive deeper into the anatomy and physiology of the human body, learning about each organ system and how they work together.

The General Management pathway exposes students to administration industry careers and teaches skills in management including managing healthcare entities.   For those who have always wanted to be their own boss, this is the cluster to consider.

Family and Consumer Sciences pathway helps students to learn to manage the many mental, emotional, and practical demands of everyday life, such as managing finances, finding a home, securing childcare, preparing for postsecondary education, deciding on a career, entrepreneurship, etc. The courses in this pathway teach students to navigate through the unexpected situations in life, such as terminal illness, natural disasters, or addiction and recovery.

Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) EMTs function as part of a comprehensive EMS response system, under medical oversight. They perform interventions with basic equipment typically found on an ambulance. EMTs are a critical link between the scene of an emergency and the health care system.  EMT is a solid foundation for further study in pre-hospital care (Advanced EMT and Paramedic) nursing, physical and occupational therapy, and premedical studies. This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills for the emergency medical field, responsibilities, first aid measures, and use of emergency equipment. A great demand exists for EMTs in today’s workforce with a competitive entry level salary and ample advancement opportunities. Although the majority of EMTs function on an ambulance, there are also opportunities to utilize this training in areas such as hospitals, fire departments, industrial plants, and clinics.

Firefighter Program is our new pathway designed to introduce our students to the skills and knowledge required for a career in firefighting and emergency services. This program offers a unique opportunity for students interested in public safety, preparing them to potentially enter the workforce directly after high school or pursue further certifications in firefighting or emergency medical services (EMS).