Academy of Global Health and Science
Academy of Global Health and Science
Our Academy's mission is to equip global citizens with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in healthcare and research science. The Academy of Global Health and Science offers the following pathways:
- Sport and Human Performance
- Therapeutic Services
- Interdisciplinary Science and Research
Sport and Human Performance
Sport and Human Performance
This pathway emphasizes the prevention, assessment, and care for injuries and illness to the physically active including the components of exercise science, anatomy, and principles of safety. Subject matter also includes legal issues, acute care skills, nutrition, human performance, taping and wrapping, therapeutic modalities, and application of sports medicine concepts.
National Career Cluster Alignment
The Sport and Human Performance Pathway is a part of the Health Science career cluster. The Health Science Career Cluster involves planning, managing, and providing therapeutic, diagnostic, and health support services. This cluster also includes medical and biotech research.
Pathway Courses
Level 1 Course: Health Science Education
- Health Science Education is an introductory course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in the fields of public health, therapeutics, health services administration, diagnostics, and support services. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to identify careers in these fields, compare and contrast the features of healthcare systems, explain the legal and ethical ramifications of the healthcare setting, and begin to perform foundational healthcare skills. This course will serve as a strong foundation for all of the Health Science programs of study as well as the Health Services Administration program of study.
- Aligned Industry Credential: OSHA 10 General Industry. The OSHA 10-Hour General Industry certification allows students to increase their value as entry-level workers by demonstrating mastery of the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in the general industry workplace. The program also provides information regarding workers' rights and employer responsibilities. OSHA training and certification ensures that workers are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights.
Level 2 Course: Anatomy and Physiology
- Anatomy and Physiology is designed to develop an understanding of the structures and functions of the human body, while relating those to knowledge and skills associated with pathophysiology. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to (1) apply the gross anatomy from earlier courses to a deeper understanding of all body systems, (2) identify the organs and structures of the support and movement systems, (3) relate the structure and function of the communication, control, and integration system, and (4) demonstrate a professional, working understanding of the transportation, respiration, excretory, and reproduction systems
- Aligned Industry Credential: Adult, Infant, and Child CPR/AED/First Aid. Earning the Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED certification and training equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and babies.
Level 3 Course: Rehabilitation Careers
- Rehabilitation Careers is an applied course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in rehabilitation services. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to identify careers in rehabilitation services, recognize diseases, disorders or injuries related to rehabilitation services and correlate the related anatomy and physiology then develop a plan of treatment with appropriate modalities.
- Aligned Industry Credential: Adult, Infant, and Child CPR/AED/First Aid. Earning the Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED certification and training equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and babies.
Dual Credit and/or Dual Enrollment Opportunity in this Pathway
- Credit Type: Dual Enrollment Only
- Institution: NSCC - Nashville State Community College
- Dual Enrollment- Students are dually enrolled in both college and high school courses. Students must meet college admission requirements and complete all coursework. If the student passes the course, he/she will be awarded the college credit via a transcript.
Affiliated Career and Technical Student Organization: HOSA
HOSA-Future Health Professionals is a national student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education Division of ACTE. HOSA’s two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.
Therapeutic Services
Therapeutic Services
This pathway prepares students for careers in medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, pharmacology, nutrition, and many more established and emerging fields in the healthcare sector. Course content provides foundational knowledge and skills in each of these areas
National Career Cluster Alignment
The Therapeutic Services Pathway is a part of the Health Science career cluster. The Health Science Career Cluster involves planning, managing, and providing therapeutic, diagnostic, and health support services. This cluster also includes medical and biotech research.
Pathway Courses
Level 1 Course: Health Science Education
- Health Science Education is an introductory course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in the fields of public health, therapeutics, health services administration, diagnostics, and support services. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to identify careers in these fields, compare and contrast the features of healthcare systems, explain the legal and ethical ramifications of the healthcare setting, and begin to perform foundational healthcare skills. This course will serve as a strong foundation for all of the Health Science programs of study as well as the Health Services Administration program of study.
- Aligned Industry Credential: OSHA 10 General Industry. The OSHA 10-Hour General Industry certification allows students to increase their value as entry-level workers by demonstrating mastery of the recognition, avoidance, abatement, and prevention of safety and health hazards in the general industry workplace. The program also provides information regarding workers' rights and employer responsibilities. OSHA training and certification ensures that workers are more knowledgeable about workplace hazards and their rights.
Level 2 Course: Anatomy and Physiology
- Anatomy and Physiology is designed to develop an understanding of the structures and functions of the human body, while relating those to knowledge and skills associated with pathophysiology. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to (1) apply the gross anatomy from earlier courses to a deeper understanding of all body systems, (2) identify the organs and structures of the support and movement systems, (3) relate the structure and function of the communication, control, and integration system, and (4) demonstrate a professional, working understanding of the transportation, respiration, excretory, and reproduction systems
- Aligned Industry Credential: Adult, Infant, and Child CPR/AED/First Aid. Earning the Adult, Child and Baby First Aid/CPR/AED certification and training equips students to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children and babies.
Level 3 Course: Medical Assisting
- Medical Assisting is a level 2 or level 3 course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in medical assisting. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to implement communication and interpersonal skills, provide care safely, prevent emergency situations, prevent infection through infection control, and perform the skills required of a medical assistant. At the conclusion of this course and an appropriate clinical internship, students may sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam.
- Aligned Industry Credential: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant. The Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification measures knowledge and skills in ambulatory settings (clinics and medical offices) under the supervision of physicians. CMAs are capable of doing both clinical and administrative procedures and are tested in such procedures.
- Aligned Industry Credential: Certified Phlebotomy Technician. Phlebotomy technicians are healthcare professionals responsible for obtaining patient specimens. They can perform various functions such as venipuncture, micro-collection, and specimen processing and handling while maintaining patient safety and confidentiality.
Dual Credit and/or Dual Enrollment Opportunity in this Pathway
- Credit Type: Dual Enrollment Only
- Institution: NSCC - Nashville State Community College
- Dual Enrollment- Students are dually enrolled in both college and high school courses. Students must meet college admission requirements and complete all coursework. If the student passes the course, he/she will be awarded the college credit via a transcript.
Affiliated Career and Technical Student Organization: HOSA
HOSA-Future Health Professionals is a national student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education Division of ACTE. HOSA’s two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.
Interdisciplinary Science and Research (ISR)
The Interdisciplinary Science and Research (ISR) is a four-year inquiry-driven program in direct partnership with the Vanderbilt Collaborative for STEM Education and Outreach. Students are taught by a former Vanderbilt PhD scientist and a current Vanderbilt postdoctoral scientist who are devoted to training students to think critically and apply knowledge and skills to solve real-world problems. Project-based learning (PBL) strategies are at the core of the program, so the students will learn to work collaboratively and ultimately possess the strong communication skills. Students have access to Vanderbilt digital libraries where they can keep up to date on the latest scientific discoveries. Students who complete the program are eligible for transferrable college credit through Tennessee Tech University.