Health Career Academy
The Health Career Academy is a one-semester academy that allows Adams-Friendship High School students to get healthcare experience and earn the Healthcare Foundations certificate—at no cost!
Students will have the opportunity to:
- Take Dual Credit and Start College Now courses and receive the certificate prior to high school graduation.
- Attend job experience events, job shadows, and tours at Gundersen Moundview Hospital and Clinics.
How the Health Career Academy Works
In one semester, students can earn six college credits and complete the Healthcare Foundations certificate through Dual Credit and Start College Now.
By completing this certificate, you will have multiple career options and pathways to choose from, including:
- Continue your education at Mid-State in healthcare programs such as Medical Assistant, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology, and more.
- Have foundational knowledge in healthcare language and career options.
- See multiple healthcare departments in action and learn what a day-to-day would be in various healthcare occupations.
- Earn college credits that can be transferable to multiple programs.
Cost Savings
Students participating in this free program save over $900, the estimated entire cost to complete the Healthcare Foundations certificate.
Courses
| Catalog Number | Course Name | Credits | Location |
| 10501101 | Medical Terminology | 3 | Adams-Friendship High School |
| 31509302 | Human Body in Health & Disease | 3 | Mid-State Technical College Adams Campus |
Get Started
To enroll in certificate courses, contact your college outreach coordinator, Alyssa Ede.
Get Started
If you have questions about this opportunity or are ready to get started, contact Alyssa Ede.
Alyssa Ede, High School Outreach
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Adams and Stevens Point Downtown Campuses
Adams-Friendship High School
Almond-Bancroft High School
Amherst (Tomorrow River) High School
Assumption Catholic High School
Charles Fernandez Center for Alternative Learning
Pacelli Catholic High School
Point of Discovery Schools (PoDs)
Stevens Point Area Senior High (SPASH)
Tri-County High School
Samantha Will, Dual Credit & Outreach Center Coordinator
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