Reporters and editors: Here's an event you might cover at University City High School tomorrow, Oct. 16. Please contact Lisa McDonnell, Communications & Operations Associate, San Diego Unified Office of College, Career & Technical Education, at 858-503-1841 should you have any questions.
Linda Zintz | Communications Department | San Diego Unified School District | (619) 725-5578 (Office) | (619) 847-6637 (Cell)
MEDIA ADVISORY October 15, 2012
Media Contact: Lisa McDonnell, (858) 503-1841
University City High School Students Get Their Medical White Coats
WHAT: University City High School is celebrating the transition from pre-clinical instruction to clinical health science internships for the students in the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences Pathway. These high school seniors will begin clinical internships at Scripps Clinics, Veterans Medical Center, Governor Animal Clinic, Scripps Genomics and Urgent Cares.
WHEN: Tuesday, October 16
• 6-7 p.m. – Hors d’oeuvres, White Coat ceremony, cake.
WHERE: 6949 Genesee Avenue, SD (University City) 92122, Media Center
Media parking will be available in main lot.
School phone: (858) 457-3040 School website: http://sandi.net/universitycity
VISUALS: Medical white coats will be presented to each student by their instructor to signify the student’s transition from pre-clinical to clinical health sciences. The coats will be worn during their labs in class before they start their internships in local hospitals, urgent care centers and clinics.
GUEST SPEAKERS/INTERVIEWS: University City High School students, teacher, principal.
BACKGROUND: Thirty-two students are taking their last year of health science and medical technology instruction at University City High School that includes an out-of-school internship in a local hospital, urgent care center or clinic. In January, these students will take the knowledge of the last three years including the lab experiences they have had into their internships. During the twelve-week internships, the students spend two days per week at their internship site instead of on-campus classroom instruction.
The Biomedical Innovations course in which the students are enrolled, is part of the Health Science and Medical Technology sequence of courses at University City High School. Pre-requisite courses include Principles of Biomedical Science and Human Body Systems, both UC credit eligible, for freshman and sophomores and Medical Interventions for juniors. The course uses Project Lead the Way curriculum: http://www.pltw.org/our-programs/high-school-biomedical-sciences-program .
Health care is one of the fastest growing career sectors. The Health Science and Medical Technology Sector requires academic and technical skills, as well as the related knowledge necessary for the field. These careers range from entry level to management, including technical and professional specialties. Workers in this field need the knowledge and ability to contribute to the delivery of safe and effective health care. Nearly half of the careers in this area require professional level preparation. Students commonly need the academic background required for entry into postsecondary education. Specific skill sets needed usually include chemistry, physics, math, and biology plus communication, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Many careers require state certification or credentials.
Biomedical Innovations is supported in the district by the Office of College, Career & Technical Education.
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