Health and Science Academy

At Freer High School

Next Generation Medical Academy (NGMA) prepares students for college and careers with a focus in health science such as a certified nurse assistant, patient care technician, or a licensed vocational or registered nurse.

Mission: Educate students to become highly skilled health science professionals through engagement in a rigorous and innovative curriculum.

Vision: Ignite a passion in students through life changing experiences resulting in infinite opportunities in health professions.

Academic Focus & Work-based Learning

• Students will spend four years taking health science courses as well as completing rigorous academic requirements.

• Throughout their four years, students will obtain work-based learning experiences in a simulated setting and in numerous health care settings that include nursing homes and hospitals.

Coursework & Certifications

• Certifications

  • Certified Nurse Assistant ­ Texas Department of Aging Disability Services (TDADS)

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician – National Phlebotomy Association (NPA)

  • Certified Patient Care Technician – National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

  • Certified Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician ­ NHA

  • Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification ­ American Heart Association (AHA)/American Red Cross

• Certificates through Coastal Bend College

  • Fundamentals of Patient Care Technology

  • Pre­Vocational Nursing

  • Marketable Skills Fundamental of Nursing Assistant

  • Marketable Skills CNA

• College hours towards as Associate Degree in Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) or Registered Nurse (RN)