1. Medical Sciences Academy
Esperanza High School
Medical Sciences Academy

3. MSA Mission Prepare students for: A variety of medical careers
Successful transition to colleges and universities
Immediate employment
Career portfolio development and presentation

4. MSA Pathways Professional Licensing Para-professional
High school graduate
Site specific training
Medical back office assistant, home care assistant
UC/CSU Enrollment
Grad School
Doctor, dentist, pharmacist
Community College or Licensing program
RN, LVN, paramedic

5. Career Snapshot Job Title Beginning Wage Range Projected OC Job Needs
Registered Nurse
$27 - $35 per hr.
29% increase
Respiratory Therapist
$23 - $32 per hr.
28% increase
Health Information Specialist
$22 - $28 per hr.
27% increase
LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse)
$16 - $20 per hr.
20% increase
Paramedic
$16 - $25 per hr.
Medical Assistant Back Office
$10 - $12 per hr.

6. Para-professional Pathway
Pathway Requirements
Meet all graduation requirements
Complete 2 of 3 ROP Medical Careers Courses
40 hours of internship or field work
Complete an exploratory Health/Careers course
Complete an oral presentation and reflective essay in senior year with a proficiency of 80% or higher
Additional requirements for individual pathways below:
Para-professional Pathway
Complete all 3 ROP Medical Careers Courses
Licensing Pathway
Take psychology and sociology
Professional Pathway
Take 1 AP Science
Take 1 AP Math
Maintain a 3.0 or higher academic GPA
Score 1700 or higher on SAT

8. Application Criteria (Required Each Year)
Proficient or Advanced Proficient on STAR ELA Exam
Minimum 2.0 GPA
Satisfactory citizenship marks
Satisfactory attendance – no truancies
Program must be begun by the beginning of sophomore year to receive graduation recognition

9. MSA Essentials Hands on learning Internships and guest speakers
Community involvement
Student leadership

10. Hands On Learning
First Aid and CPR Certifications
EMT Guest Speaker

11. Hands on Learning CSI - Esperanza

12. Internships and Field Experiences
Kaiser Permanente Hospital

13. Health Occupation Students of America
Student leadership opportunity
National membership of over 100,000
State and national competitions
The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science technology education students, therefore, helping students to meet the needs of the health care community

14. HOSA Values Community Service
Toy Donation to Kaiser Hospital Pediatric Department
Breast Cancer Awareness - Wear Pink Day
Raising Funds for Susan B. Komen Foundation

15. State and National Competitions

16. Graduation Recognition
Students wear their Academy medal with their cap and gown at graduation ceremony
Students’ names receive special recognition in the graduation printed program
Students’ transcripts denote Academy participation

17. Contact Information
Harry Dolen, Assistant Principal, ext