Board adds Medical Terminology and Medical Assistant sequence to high‑school program
The board approved three new health-pathway courses — Medical Terminology, Medical Assistant I and II — to provide students more credential and employment opportunities; the courses are expected to begin in spring after approval.
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Miss Garrett proposed adding three courses to the high‑school program of studies to expand the health and medical sciences pathway, saying the division seeks to offer alternatives to the CNA pathway and increase credential opportunities. "What I'd like to propose for you today is I want to talk to you about adding an additional course to the high school... adding medical terminology, medical assistant one, and medical assistant two," Miss Garrett said, describing the expected credentials and employment pathways (phlebotomy technician, EKG technician, medical office assistant).
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