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Esperanza High School. Medical Sciences Academy. MSA Mission. Prepare students for: A variety of medical careers Successful transition to colleges and universities Immediate employment Career portfolio development and presentation. MSA Pathways. Professional. Licensing.
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Esperanza High School Medical Sciences Academy
MSA Mission Prepare students for: • A variety of medical careers • Successful transition to colleges and universities • Immediate employment • Career portfolio development and presentation
MSA Pathways Professional Licensing Para-professional High school graduate Site specific training Medical back office assistant, home care assistant UC/CSU Enrollment Grad School Doctor, dentist, pharmacist Community College or Licensing program RN, LVN, paramedic
Licensing Pathway Take psychology and sociology Professional Pathway Take 1 AP Science Take 1 AP Math Maintain a 3.0 or higher academic GPA Score 1700 or higher on SAT Pathway Requirements • Meet all graduation requirements • Complete 2 of 3 ROP Medical Careers Courses • 40 hours of internship or field work • Complete an exploratory Health/Careers course • Complete an oral presentation and reflective essay in senior year with a proficiency of 80% or higher • Additional requirements for individual pathways below: • Para-professional Pathway • Complete all 3 ROP Medical Careers Courses
Application Criteria(Required Each Year) • Proficient or Advanced Proficient on STAR ELA Exam • Minimum 2.0 GPA • Satisfactory citizenship marks • Satisfactory attendance – no truancies • Program must be begun by the beginning of sophomore year to receive graduation recognition
MSA Essentials • Hands on learning • Internships and guest speakers • Community involvement • Student leadership
Hands On Learning First Aid and CPR Certifications EMT Guest Speaker
Internships and Field Experiences Kaiser Permanente Hospital
Health Occupation Students of America • Student leadership opportunity • National membership of over 100,000 • State and national competitions • The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science technology education students, therefore, helping students to meet the needs of the health care community
HOSA Values Community Service Toy Donation to Kaiser Hospital Pediatric Department Breast Cancer Awareness - Wear Pink Day Raising Funds for Susan B. Komen Foundation
Graduation Recognition Students wear their Academy medal with their cap and gown at graduation ceremony Students’ names receive special recognition in the graduation printed program Students’ transcripts denote Academy participation
Contact Information • Harry Dolen, Assistant Principal, hdolen@pylusd.org, 714-986-7540 ext. 13003