McKellar Technology Center

Medical Technology

 
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Instructors: Melanie Ford and Linda Kyle

Medical Technology introduces students to careers in health care and the basic health sciences through a variety of laboratory and clinical-based settings. Students taking this course become better prepared to make wise career choices related to health care professions. Students may use Medical Technology as a science credit under the two-year college prep program.

The second year course is for students planning to enter a career or post secondary training/education in a health field. The class introduces students to a wide range of careers in the health care field. During weekly clinical, students complete a variety of job shadowing experiences at Baptist Memorial Hospital .

Students enrolled in Medical Technology have the option to participate in the HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) Student Organization. This organization provides leadership and competitive opportunities on the district, state, and national levels.

 

  • Prerequisites: Biology for Med Tech I; Med Tech I must be completed before taking Med Tech II
  • Grade Levels: 10-12
  • Credits: 2 for each year completed

 

"Preparing today's students for tomorrow's careers!"