Gateway Community College and James Hillhouse High School

Gateway Community College and James Hillhouse High School Health Careers Academy Pathway (H-CAP) Initiative

Health Careers Academy Pathway (H-CAP) Initiative According to U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 15 percent from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations, adding about 2.4 million new jobs. Healthcare occupations are projected to add more jobs than any of the other occupational groups. This projected growth is mainly due to an aging population, leading to greater demand for healthcare services. While the demand for these careers will increase, the cost of higher education is often a barrier for students. According to the Federal Reserve, the average student loan debt is 32,731. Gateway and Hillhouse collaborated on a common goal to create a no-cost program for students to complete dual enrollment courses and enter the healthcare workforce at an accelerated pace. 2

Health Careers Academy Pathway (H-CAP) Initiative Pathway for high school students interested in a healthcare career. Selected students enter the pathway in grade 9. Pathway: Health Careers Pathway Certificate (28 credits) with option to enter one of four health profession tracks beginning grade 11. Four tracks: Exercise Science and Wellness (AS) Nutrition and Dietetics (AS) Surgical Technology (AS) Radiography (AS) Students can attain up to 47 college credits by graduation. 3

Health Careers Pathway Certificate (28 credits) BIO* 105 - Introduction to Biology 4 credits or BIO* 121 - General Biology I (4 credits) ENG* 101 - Composition (3 credits) HLT* 103 - Investigations in Health Careers (3 credits) MAT* 137 - Intermediate Algebra (3 credits) BIO* 211 - Anatomy and Physiology I (4 credits) CHE* 111 - Concepts of Chemistry (4 credits) BIO* 212 - Anatomy and Physiology II (4 credits) PSY* 111 - General Psychology I (3 credits) Total Program Credits: 28 4

Health Careers Academy Pathways (H-CAP) Certificate Grades 9-10 Term Grade 9 Grade 10 Summer Courses Hillhouse High School English 1 Algebra World History Phy Chem World Language Capstone Electives (1) H-CAP HLT 103: Investigations in Health Careers Total Cumulative Credits Hillhouse High School English 2 Geometry US History 1 Biology World Language 2 Electives (1) H-CAP HIM 101: Medical Terminology ENG 101: Composition Total Cumulative Credits Accuplacer Intensive Placement Prep Accuplacer Test Health Care Boot Camp HS Credits GCC Credits 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 3 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 (16) 3 3 6 (9) 5 *Draft Plan of Study Not for Publication

Health Career Academy Pathways (H-CAP) Certificate: Grades 11-12 Grade 11 Grade 11 S1 (Fall) S1 (Fall) S2 (Spring) Grade 12 Grade 12 S1 (Fall) S1 (Fall) S2 (Spring) Hillhouse High School English 3 Civics/Am Gov Algebra 2 Chemistry Electives (1) H-CAP BIO 105: Introduction to Biology PSY 111: Introduction to Psychology MAT 137: Intermediate Algebra (* Dependent on Accuplacer Score) Total Cumulative Credits Hillhouse High School English 4 Pre Calc H-CAP CHEM 111: Concepts of Chemistry BIO 211: Anatomy & Physiology I BIO 212: Anatomy & Physiology II *Program Courses* Total Cumulative Credits HS Credits GCC Credits 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 (24) 4 3 3 10 (19) 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 5 (29) 12 (31) 6 *Draft Plan of Study Not for Publication

Surgical Technology Track

Surgical Technology Associate of Science (A.S.) Track Grades 11-12 Grade 11 Hillhouse High School English 3 HS Credits 1 Civics/Am Gov 1 Algebra 2 1 Chemistry 1 Grade 11 H-CAP S1 (Fall) S1 (Fall) S2 (Spring) S2 (Spring BIO 105: Introduction to Biology OR BIO 115: Human Biology PSY 111: General Psychology MAT 137: Intermediate Algebra (* Dependent on Accuplacer Score) CSA 105: Introduction to Software Applications Total Cumulative Credits Grade 12 Hillhouse High School 1.33 1 1 1 8.33 (24.33) English 4 1 Pre Calc 1 Grade 12 H-CAP S1 (Fall) S1 (Fall) S1 (Fall S2 (Spring) S2 (Spring) S2 (Spring) S2 (Spring) CHEM 111: Concepts of Chemistry BIO 211: Anatomy & Physiology I ENG 102: Lit & Composition OR ENG 200: Advanced Composition BIO 212: Anatomy & Physiology II SUR 109: Microbiology for Surgical Technologists SUR 110: Operating Room Technique SUR 111: Operating Room Skills Seminar Total Cumulative Credits 1.33 1.33 1 1.33 0.67 1.33 1.33 9 (34) GCC Credits 4 3 3 3 13 (22) 4 4 3 4 2 4 4 25 (47) 8 *Draft Plan of Study Not for publication

Surgical Technology Associate of Science (A.S.) Track Post High School Graduation (Summer, Fall & Spring) Term Course GCC Credits Summer Elective: Social Phenomena 3 Fall SUR 211: Clinical Surgical Experience 6 SUR 213: Surgical Procedures I 3 SUR 215: Surgical Technology Pharmacology 3 SUR 212: Clinical Surgical Experience II 6 SUR 214: Surgical Procedures II 3 SUR 250: Advanced Seminar for Surgical Technologists 3 Elective: Aesthetic Dimensions 3 Spring 9 *Draft Plan of Study Not for Publication

Health Careers Academy Pathways (H-CAP) Initiative: Timeline/Next Steps Rising 9th Grade StudentsMay 20th- Parent/Student Meeting and Application May 27th- Application Due May 27th-June 7th- Interviews June 11th- Notifications Provided Fall 2021- HLT 103 10

Health Careers Academy Pathways (H-CAP) Initiative: Budget Projected Cost for the first year is approximately 30,000 Gateway Coordinator/Liaison Wraparound Services Textbooks Approximate cost for the first cohort to complete the program is 340,000 11

Health Career Academy Pathways (H-CAP) Initiative: Challenges Credentials of high school teachers Selection criteria of students Demands of course load High school requirements and electives/college courses Course scheduling at the college Selective admission programs Support services at high school and college level 12

Health Career Academy Pathways (H-CAP) Team Members Gateway Julie Austin Mary Beth Banks Celia Carvalho-Rubino Marcia Doran Mark Kosinski Elaine Lickteig Caitlin Moonesar Angel Pickett Sheila Solernou James Hillhouse High School Keisha Redd-Hannans Glen Worthy Dominique Argo 13