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RFISD health‑science grant leads to national certifications; students demonstrated venipuncture
Summary
Health‑science staff reported the grant is supporting student attainment of national certifications (Medical Assistant, EKG, Phlebotomy, Patient Care). Students demonstrated a venipuncture procedure on Superintendent Dr. Brian Holt.
District staff reported that a health‑science grant has expanded hands‑on clinical instruction and enabled Randolph High School students to pursue national certifications.
Nydia Cabra, Health Science Project Director, summarized the grant’s goals and progress. Health Science teacher Nicole Bernal described how the grant allows students to earn certifications such as Medical Assistant, EKG, Phlebotomy, and Patient Care. Bernal and staff arranged a short in‑meeting demonstration: students showed a venipuncture procedure on Superintendent Dr. Brian Holt and another health‑science student to illustrate training outcomes.
Officials said the grant’s practical instruction is intended to prepare students for entry‑level allied‑health jobs and credentialing opportunities.
