Health Professions

Honors- Health Professions

Honors - Health Professions

Health Professions Institutes – 2026–2027 School Year

Current sophomores can apply for

MDA-113: Medical Terminology through Anne Arundel Community College*

Completion of this course is not required for students to pursue a Health Institute the following year.

Current juniors can apply for

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant

Certified Nursing Assistant
Pharmacy Technician
MDA-113: Medical Terminology through Anne Arundel Community College*

*The course does not fulfill a Career Completer for graduation requirements.

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
This pathway equips students with clinical and administrative skills for healthcare settings. Students learn vital signs, diagnostic testing, medication administration, and patient record management. Key topics include infection control, phlebotomy, ECG, pharmacology basics, and medical office tasks like EHR and billing. The program prepares students for the National Healthcare Association’s (NHA) Certified Clinical Medical Assistant exam.

Certified Nursing Assistant
This pathway builds healthcare knowledge and patient care skills through classroom, lab, and real-world experiences. Students explore social health factors, technology, and ethical responsibilities while preparing for Maryland Board of Nursing CNA I certification. This program also equips students to transition into advanced healthcare roles or post-secondary pathways, including Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN), Registered Nursing (RN), or other healthcare specialties. 

Pharmacy Technician
This pathway equips students with the knowledge and skills needed for careers in pharmacy and healthcare. Students learn healthcare systems, pharmacology, prescription processing, and patient care practices, with hands-on training in compounding, inventory management, and pharmacy technology. The program includes a minimum of 160 hours of work-based learning, internships, or apprenticeships in licensed pharmacy settings, meeting Maryland Board of Pharmacy requirements. Students are prepared to achieve national certification as Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhT) and transition into entry-level roles or advanced healthcare pathways.

Industry Certifications

Maryland State CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)
CCMA (Certified Clinical Medical Assistant)
CPhT (Certified Pharmacy Technician)
CPR (AHA BLS)

Eligible College Proficiency Credits:

Anne Arundel Community College

MDA 113 - Medical Terminology (3 credits)

Career Pathways with Industry Credentials

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Career Pathways with Continued Education & Training

Community Health Worker
Health Informatics Specialist
Health Education Specialist
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Laboratory Technician
Medication Technician
Patient Care Technician
Paramedic
Phlebotomist
Radiologic Technician
Respiratory Therapist
Registered Nurse
Recreational Therapist
Surgical Technician

Instructors:

Lisa Gaskin

lgaskin@aacps.org

Tracy Marcalus

tmarcalus@aacps.org

Lu Carnucci

hcarnucci@aacps.org