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AAHS Mission Statement
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Union County Academy for Allied Health Sciences is unique four-year secondary learning community. Our highly selective school develops confident, well-rounded students through challenging academic experiences, with exposure to various health career skills and occupations. We provide authentic interdisciplinary educational experiences that promote critical thinking skills. Leadership and collaboration experiences are cultivated and refined to meet the communities’ changing needs. Relevant technology is utilized to enhance future employment in a global society. The Academy for Allied Health Sciences embraces and embodies highest personal and professional standards.
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Course Sequence
Grade 9:
Dynamics of Health Care in Society*
Grade 10:
Emergency and Clinical Care*, Community Health, Medical Terminology*
Grade 11:
Anatomy & Physiology I*, Rapid EKG Interpretation
Grade 12:
Anatomy/Physiology II*, Emergency Medical Technician
Career & Technical Education Electives:
Medical Ethics, Medical Mathematics*, Introduction to Clinical Research, Scientific Principles of Nutrition*, Microbiology, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry for Health Sciences, AP Psychology, Senior Internship
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Certifications
CPR (Red Cross), First Aid, Basic Life Support (American Heart Association), Emergency
Medical Technician. All students are required to take the New Jersey Emergency Medical Technician certification test by the end of the senior year. -
Post-Secondary Partnerships
AAHS works in conjunction with Rutgers University to provide students the opportunity to earn college credit through the School of Health Related Professions. Additionally, AAHS has a partnership with Union County College that provides students with an opportunity to receive State certification on the New Jersey Emergency Medical Technician-B examination.
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Advisory Board
AAHS works in close partnership with health care professionals, representatives from colleges and universities, and community members to ensure that our career and technical education program is preparing students for the present and future needs of the Allied Health field. Our advisory board consists of health care professionals from a variety of specialties within the field, officials from the New Jersey Department of Health, administrators from Rutgers University School of Health Related Professions, and students, faculty, and parents of AAHS.