The Academy of Health Science at Trailblazer offers students a wide variety of knowledge, and hands-on skills to help educate them for their future healthcare career choice. Not only does this education prepare students for college, but it also prepares them for entry level jobs. The health science department is made up of two instructors, both of which are registered nurses. Our students are being challenged by educators that have first-hand experience in various healthcare settings. The teachers are: Chaeli Adkins and Kristin Ballard-Kietzerow. Trailblazer houses two programs: 1) Allied Health and 2) Health Science. Pathways leading to certifications in any medical field are part of the Allied Health program and pathways leading to nursing are part of the Health Science program.
CERTIFICATIONS THAT CAN BE OBTAINED:
Medicaid Nurse Aide Certification (Special Note: This course must be taken in order to be accepted into KCTCS Nursing Programs)
CPR and First Aid Certification: BLS for the Professional Rescuer
Phlebotomy Technician
EKG Technician
Pharmacy Technician
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
CLINICALS AND WORK-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES:
Senior students have many work-based learning (WBL) opportunities in various medical facilities. WBL allows students to utilize the skills they have learned in the classroom, as well as, obtain knowledge and learn new things in the clinical setting. Some students even have the opportunity to earn money while working during school hours.