Health Science Academy
Course Overview
This intensive introductory course is designed for the returning Allied Health student. Students learn college-level medical terminology, practice clinical skills in our patient care lab, and participate in work-based learning opportunities at local health care facilities and community-based agencies. Students may earn Basic Life Support (CPR), Healthcare Industry OSHA Certification, BloodBorne Pathogen Certification, HIPAA Training, and optional Certified Nursing Assistant (CENA) or Pharmacy Tech certification, in addition to English, fourth-year math, and college credit. Related careers include, but are not limited to, medical assistant, surgical technologist, athletic trainer, pharmacist, physician assistant, and psychologist.
Download the Health Science Academy brochure.
College Credit
Students who successfully complete this course may receive articulated college credit to the following schools: Baker College, Davenport University, Ferris State University, and Grand Rapids Community College. For information on how to earn articulated credit contact Lindsay Pulsipher at the CTC.
Students who successfully complete the Health Science Academy program may receive direct college credit to Muskegon Community College. Our direct credit flier has a list of all participating classes.
Tour the lab
Enjoy this tour of the Health Science Academy lab featuring professional healthcare equipment including medical beds, exam tables, walkers, a patience transfer machine, and patience check-in station.
Instructor Bios
Instructor HSA: Samantha Jaggassar
Mrs. Jaggassar graduated from Reeths-Puffer High School. Her education includes an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) from Muskegon Community College, a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Mount Carmel College of Nursing, and a Master's Degree of Nursing Administration (MSN) from Baker College.
In her free time, she enjoys working out, spending time with family, and traveling around the world.
Parapro: Michelle Gilbert
Bio: Mrs. Gilbert is a graduate of Kenowa Hills High School and attended Grand Rapids Community College. She obtained her Certified Nursing Assistant License in high school at the Health Science Early College Academy. Since then she has serves as a CNA in a variety of settings including assisted living/memory care facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children as well as camping, watching Netflix, and occasionally golfing.
Helpful Links:
Course Prerequisite
In order to attend this program students must have completed the Allied Health program.
