1. Esperanza High School Medical Sciences Academy

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

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

5. 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

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

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

8. Hands on Learning CSI - Esperanza

9. Internships and Field Experiences Kaiser Permanente Hospital

10. 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

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

12. State and National Competitions

13. Graduation Recognition Academy medal worn at ceremony Recognition in the graduation program Transcript recognition

14. Career Snapshot Job TitleBeginning Wage RangeProjected 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.27% increase Medical Assistant Back Office $10 - $12 per hr.27% increase