Estancia Medical Academy
Patient Care Pathway Video
Pathway Description
The Estancia Medical Academy (EMA) is a three-year Career Technical Education pathway focused on patient care that provides the academic & technical skills along with the knowledge students will use to pursue a full range of career opportunities in the Health Science & Medical Technology industry sector. The goal of the program is to expose students to the diverse health career opportunities available in the medical industry.
Topics of Study
- Ethical & legal responsibilities of health care workers
- Safety & standard precautions
- Medical terminology
- Human anatomy & physiology
- Body systems & mechanics
- Health & fitness
- Hands-on experience in vital signs, emergency medical care, first aid, CPR
- How to provide immediate care to an ill or injured person
- How assist emergency medical service providers
- Professions within the medical & health care industry
- CPR Certification
- Community Emergency Response Team Certification
Course Sequence
Grade 10: Medical Careers & Health Systems
Grade 11: Emergency Medical Responder
Grade 12: Body Systems & Disorders
All courses are UC/CSU approved D or G college preparatory electives.
Contact Us
Jared Hartel - EMA Instructor
jhartel@nmusd.us
Room 205
