HEALTHCARE AND MEDICINE

Grade Level: 11-12th grade
Credit Value: .5 elective credit and .5 science credit per semester
College Credits:
Credits are earned through South Central College > learn more here
A total of 4 concurrent enrollment credits are available (4 Healthcare and Medicine credits)

Course Description: The Healthcare and Medicine program fully immerses students at Oak Terrace Healthcare Facility in Jordan, MN – providing unprecedented access to real-world experiences in the dynamic field of healthcare and medicine. During the classwork portion of this course, students will advance their understanding of healthcare systems, communications, legal issues, medical terminology, patient care, professionalism, ethics, and will explore many career opportunities in healthcare. This course requires students to be active, independent learners and fosters empowerment, self-discovery, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. Students will engage in a variety of opportunities including case studies, problem solving and project-based learning. Through guided mentoring, students will participate in an experience that encompasses their personal interest in healthcare and medicine. Successful course completion earns students four credits through South Central College. There is a potential to obtain First Aid, CPR, and Certified Nursing Assistant (NA/R) certificates from this experience.

Students in the Summit Academy Heathcare and Medicine Course have the option of taking the CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) test following the semester. 

Test Details
Students can take the CNA test at Hennepin Technical College on both the Eden Prairie and Brooklyn Park campus. The available summer test dates will vary based on location. More test options will be available in the Fall as well (contact Hennepin Tech for those specific dates). Students have to register in person prior to the test date. This registration should be completed as soon as possible as testing spots do fill up quickly. The cost is approximately $166 due at the time of registration. 

If more specifics are needed, here is the contact information for Hennepin Technical College (note - you can register for the Brooklyn Park test on the Eden Prairie campus) –

Main Switch Board - 952-995-1300
Toll Free Number 1-888-569-5121
Email: info@hennepintech.edu
https://www.hennepintech.edu/directions-and-map/index.html

Eden Prairie Campus
13200 College View Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55347

Brooklyn Park Campus
9000 Brooklyn Blvd
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445

Please contact Erin Hjelmeland at ehjelmeland@isd717.org if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you!