Medical Arts
About the Medical Arts Program
The Medical Arts program of choice is a three-year program that focuses on building knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for careers in the healthcare field. Students will focus on health, wellness, science, math, technology and medicine as a central theme. The four core classes include:
- Health Sciences and Careers
- Athletic Medicine
- Medical Terminology
- AP Psychology
Students in the Medical Arts program of choice who are in good academic standing at the end of their sophomore years will be eligible to participate in four hours of field experience in their junior and senior years.
Jobs in the Medical Arts Field
- Medical assistant
- Registered nurse
- Certified nurse practitioner
- Clinical practitioner or specialist
College Credits
Our Medical Arts students may also earn up to 17 Clark College credits that are part of the Health Sciences core and will prepare students to enter directly into one of many Clark College Certification programs including:
- Pharmacy Technician
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Medical Receptionist
- Medical Transcriptionist
Upon graduation, Medical Arts students have the skills and base knowledge to continue in a technical or two/four-year college experience.
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Career Outlook
AVAILABLE CERTIFICATIONS
• CPR and First Aid Certification
• HIV Certification
LOCAL EMPLOYERS
• Legacy Health
• PeaceHealth
*Wage Data and Job Projections – Washington STEM
**Job Growth Outlook – U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics
How do I apply?
Contact
Sample four-year plan
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Education or Art or World Language |
World Themes or AP Human Geography |
Medical Terminology | Medical Billing and Coding |
| Health Services/Pre-Medical Magnet | Athletic Medicine | Athletic Medicine II or Medical Terminology and Practice or Medical Reimbursement |
AP Psychology or Athletic Medicine II or Medical Reimbursement |
| Environmental Science, Biology, or Honors Biology | Pre-AP Chemistry or Biology | AP Chemistry or Biology | Anatomy or AP Chemistry or Biology |
| Math | Math | Math | Math or Art or Physical Education |
| Honors English 9 | English 9 | Honors English 10 | English 10 | AP English | English 11 | Our Voices (Art) | AP English | English 12 | Our Voices (Art) |
| Physical Education or Art or World Language | Physical Education or Art or World Language | U.S. History | AP History | Civics/CWP | AP Government |
Programs of study
For more information on related high school classes, post-secondary options and potential careers, please review the Health Science Pathways.
Requirements for a medical arts endorsement with honors
- Official acceptance into the program
- Good attendance
- Completion of core classes and fieldwork
- Four science credits (Physical Science, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Zoology or Human Anatomy and Physiology)
- Four math credits
- 40+ hours of community service within the health care field
Requirements for a medical arts certificate of participation
- Official acceptance into the program
- Good attendance
- Completion of majority of core classes
- Meet VPS graduation requirements
Certification
- First Aid/CPR certification
- HIV certification