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Allied Health Partnership NEW
Allied Health Partnership is a one-year program for high school seniors interested in learning more about advanced health care careers. Students gain a real-world view of the field through immersion and shadowing at local hospitals and healthcare facilities, and they develop essential college-level academic skills. Through a combination of career exploration and research, students will learn about the healthcare system, medical ethics and workplace civility, patient care practices, and the language of medicine.
This program is located on the main Verona campus. Transportation is provided to campus, but students must have their own transportation to and from their internship sites.
This program is part of our New Visions track, which emphasizes college preparation alongside work-based learning opportunities. These specialized, one-year courses are limited to seniors and require students to participate in an application and interview process. Interested students should:
- Demonstrate academic competency (an 85/B average or higher is recommended)
- Have a strong work ethic and be self-motivated
- Possess a commitment to excellence
- Show a willingness to interact with professionals in the field
Apply for a New Visions Program
What Students Learn
The Allied Health Partnership program helps students develop a comprehensive understanding of the field through the study of:
- Anatomy of the Human Body
- Careers in Health Care & Confidentiality
- Culture and Diversity
- Emergency Care
- Employability Skills & Professional Communication
- First Aid and CPR
- Health and Wellness
- Infection Control and Prevention Practices
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
- Medical Terminology
- Public Speaking
- Scientific Research and Inquiry
How Students Learn
Students gain hands-on learning experiences and industry skills through:
- Classroom instruction
- Project-based learning opportunities
- Field trips and guest speakers
- Clinical work at local healthcare facilities
Clinical rotations may include:
- Ambulatory Surgery Unit
- Emergency Service
- Early Childhood Education
- Hospital Administration and Business Office
- Intensive Care Unit
- Laboratory Services
- Medical/Surgical Care Unit
- Nursing
- Pharmacy
- Post-Anesthesia Care Unit
- Radiological Services
- Surgery
Career Exploration
This program provides students with exposure to a variety of healthcare careers that require additional education and training beyond high school, including:
- Nurse (LPN, RN, NP)
- Laboratory technician
- Pathologist
- Physician
- Physician Assistant
- Pharmacist
- Radiologist
- Radiology Technician
- Respiratory Therapist
Course Credits
Through our New Visions programs, students earn 4 integrated high school credits:
- 2 Units of CTE
- 1 Unit of English 12
- 1 Unit of Government & Economics
Students also have the opportunity to earn concurrent college credits hours through Mohawk Valley Community College. Specific course offerings vary from year to year.
About New Visions
New Visions Programs offer exciting one-year options for mature, college-bound seniors. Students engage in rigorous academic and college preparation activities, assignments and projects. In addition to classroom learning, students are exposed to industry standards and workplace expectations through formal internships, helping students prepare for college and beyond. Students may earn advanced standing and/or college credits (dual credits) while still in high school.
New Visions students have opportunities to:
- Develop essential workplace skills for a competitive job market
- Build and practice leadership, social, time management and communication skills in real-world settings.
- Make connections with industry professionals
- Gain hands-on learning experiences in their chosen career pathway
- Receive support and guidance on college and job applications and interviews
