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The Clinical Healthcare programs empower students to explore, innovate, and lead in the field of healthcare. Grounded in equity, rigor, and real‑world relevance, the program cultivates curiosity, critical thinking, and compassion by integrating advanced coursework with experiential learning.
Designed for students interested in working directly with patients, this pathway provides hands‑on preparation for careers in direct patient care. Students progress through integrated science coursework and clinical training, leading to industry‑recognized credentials as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). This program also builds skills and knowledge for college and postsecondary study in clinical medical fields. Career-connected learning experiences and partnerships with local hospitals and nursing facilities ensure authentic exposure to healthcare settings.
Selection Process: Interest-based application
Schools:
Below is a sample sequence of courses for students enrolled in the Certified Clinical Medical Professional (CCMA) Program. Cells in blue are related to the program pathway. Cells in dark blue indicate courses that are part of the MSDE Career and Technology Education Program of Study in Certified Medical Assistant. This is subject to change as the programs are developed.
| Grade 9 | Grade 10 | Grade 11 | Grade 12 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Healthcare | Certified Medical Assistant I* | Certified Medical Assistant II* | Certified Medical Assistant III* |
|
Honors Biology for MED Center Programs |
Honors Chemistry for MED Centers |
AP Biology Double Period |
Advanced Science Elective |
|
Technology Credit (if needed) |
Elective (PE, Fine Arts or Health) | Elective (PE, Fine Arts or Health) | |
| Integrated Algebra I or Higher | Math | Math | Math |
|
World Language* |
World Language* |
World Language or Elective* | World Language or Elective* |
| US History | US Government | World History | Elective (PE, Fine Arts or Health) |
| English | English | English | English |
*Part of the MCPS graduation requirements includes either 2 credits in a world language or completion of a state-approved Career and Technical Education (CTE) program of study along with a minimum of 0.5 elective credit or more depending on the program of study. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant I, II, and III are part of the state-approved Certified Clinical Medical Assistant CTE program of study. Speaking additional languages is very important in the medical field, so students in the center program are expected to take at least two years of a world language or more. Additionally, students who plan to attend a four-year college or university after high school should take enough world language courses to meet admission requirements and strengthen their college applications.
In addition to MCPS requirements for graduation, students must complete the following to remain enrolled in the Certified Clinical Medical Professional (CCMA) Program and earn the related certificate:
