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New Vision Medical

 

If you:
• like people
• are highly motivated and aspire to a profession in health care that requires collegiate study
• have completed all credits for graduation by June of 11th grade except for 12th grade English,
Social Studies and Physical Education
• like to be challenged
... then this program is for you!

Career Opportunities: NV Medical
  • Physician's Assistant
  • Nurse
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Optometry
  • Surgery
  • Health Care Administration
  • Physical Therapy
  • Pediatrics
  • Dentistry
  • Nutrition and Diet Therapy
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Cardiopulmonary Therapy
  • Pharmacology

About the Program:

The New Vision Medical Program is an in-depth study of the United States Health Care System. Students observe staff in their actual work situations. This concept allows students to explore a variety of health career professions while integrating their academic knowledge with the experience of working in a health care facility. Students spend approximately 6 hours per week in clinical rotations throughout various health care settings. Students have the opportunity to earn up to 20 college credits, while meeting high school requirements for English 12, Economics and Participation in Government.

 

Available Academic Credit : NV Med

  • English 101 (3 college credits)
  • English 102 (3 college credits)
  • Macro Economics (3 college credits)
  • U.S. Government- National (3 college credits)
  • General Biology I (4 college credits)
  • General Biology II (4 college credits)
  • Health (high school credit)

Program Objectives:

  • To apply previous and new academic knowledge and skills to professional situations
  • To expand and apply both written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with persons outside their peer group
  • To develop career plans based on experiential learning
  • To begin a transition from high school to college education
  • To improve and expand the ability to think critically and solve problems

Minimum Admission Requirements: NV Med

  • An overall 85% or higher average
  • An 85% or higher on the English Regents Exam
  • A cumulative average of 85% or higher in all English classes with no final grade below an 80%
  • Completion of the application form and admission essay, two teacher references and a guidance counselor reference
  • Interview with the admissions committee.

Program Prerequisites:

  • Have completed Biology and Chemistry by the end of Junior Year
  • Have received at least an 85% on the Living Environment Regents Exam.

* Students must provide their own transportation.