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Flagler Palm Coast High School

Allied Health

About the Program

This program offers a coherent sequence of rigorous courses aligned with challenging academic standards and industry-relevant technical knowledge and skills. It prepares students for postsecondary education and careers within the Health Science career cluster through competency-based, applied learning. Students develop academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning, problem-solving abilities, professional work habits, employability skills, technical proficiency, and occupation-specific skills across multiple areas of health science.

Please note: Due to the rigorous coursework, students must have a Level 3 or higher on their most recent FAST ELA PM3 (or equivalent) to be eligible.

Two students practice medical techniques on a baby-sized mannequin.

  • Community Partnerships:

    • AdventHealth
    • Flagler Technical College

    Unique Experiences:

    • Classes held in a state-of-the-art classroom space that mimics current hospital technology
    • Practicing vital signs and basic patient care skills
    • Phlebotomy and EKG skill simulations
    • Infection control and safety procedures
    • Patient communication and professionalism
    • Medical terminology and documentation
    • Team-based clinical scenarios and simulations

    • Grade 9: Biology and Health Science Anatomy & Physiology (2 periods)
    • Grade 10: Health Science Foundations
    • Grade 11: Electrocardiograph Technologist
    • Grade 12: Allied Health Assisting (2 periods)

    • National Healthcareer Association EKG certification test is taken at the conclusion of the EKG course.
    • National Healthcareer Association Patient Care Technician certification is taken at the conclusion of the AHA course

  • Students who complete the Allied Health Program gain hands-on skills and real-world knowledge to prepare for careers healthcare.

    Career Opportunities Include:

    • Patient Care Technician (PCT)
    • Phlebotomist
    • Medical Assistant
    • Unit Clerk / Unit Liaison
    • Surgical Technologist
    • Medical Billing & Coding

    Advanced Career Pathways
    With continued education, motivated students may pursue careers such as:

    • Registered Nurse (RN)
    • Physical Therapist
    • Biomedical Scientist
    • Physician Assistant
    • Other allied health and medical professions

    Additional training or certification required