Allied Health

 

Allied Health: Explore a Variety of Health-Related Fields

This year-long program is for juniors or seniors interested in learning more about Allied Health careers, or who would like to enter college healthcare programs after graduation. Students will be engaged in learning medical terminology, and in projects related to Physical Therapy, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Dentistry, Occupational Therapy, EMT, Surgical Technology, Chiropractics, Athletic Training, Laboratory, Pharmacology, and other allied health careers. This program involves developing personal resumes, and allows internship and externship opportunities. In addition, students gain industry credentials such as Basic Life Saver CPR training, OSHA 10 Healthcare, and HIPAA training.  

 

Prerequisites:

  • Grade: 11 or 12
  • 2.5 GPA (Unweighted)
  • Algebra I, Biology, or Chemistry with a C or higher
  • 90% Attendance
  • Outside class Internet access is required.

Other Requirements:

  • Students will have to provide transportation in order to accommodate outside lab experiences and internships.

Recommended:

  • Anatomy/Physiology
  • Psychology

LSR7 Weighted Credit: .666

NON Lee's Summit Weighted Credit: Varies by school

High School Credits: 3 units

College Dual Credit: Ozark Technical Community College HSC 120 Medical Terminology (3 credit hours) & HSC 110 Introduction to Health Care Careers (1 credit hour)

KU Degree in 3 Accelerated Early Bachelor Degree Program Option

Students who take Allied Health at Summit Technology Academy AND have a 3.0 unweighted GPA/95% attendance may also choose to participate in a university partnership program called KUDegree in 3 (KUD3), in which students begin to earn a bachelor's degree while still in high school.   Three different bachelor degree options are available and are offered through the University of Kansas- Edwards Campus.  This program helps to significantly reduce the overall cost of an University of Kansas bachelor's degree.  Students will be able to participate in internship opportunities with companies during final two years of this program.  Students who qualify and have interest, should mark that they are interested in the KU Degree in 3 Program on their STA Online.

Testimonial

"The skills labs and contact with health care professionals from the KC metro are a great ways for Allied Health students to experience state-of-the-art health care technology."   Dr. Jeremy Bonnesen, Director/Principal

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Jenny Karkera
Instructor: Allied Health Academy
816-986-3439
jenny.karkera@lsr7.net
Kristen Pierson
Instructor: Allied Health Academy
816-986-3436
kristen.pierson@lsr7.net

Allied Health

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