Health Foundations (Wilson)

Offered through Ingham ISD in partnership with Baker College

Students who complete the requirements of this program through year 13 have the potential to earn up to 60 college credits from Baker College and an Associate Degree.

Program Location

Wilson Talent Center

Program Description

Interested in Healthcare, but not sure about your career options? Well, the options are endless, and the Wilson Talent Center can help prepare you for whatever area you choose.

As a first-year student, you will take the Health Foundations course. In this one-year core program, you will learn the basics of healthcare such as medical terminology, vital signs, and CPR/First Aid, just to name a few.  Students will cover 12 content segments including workplace safety, legal and ethical practices, and health maintenance. Students who qualify will also have the opportunity to participate in limited work-based learning experiences which could include job shadows, guest speakers, or facility tours.

Students who pass the Health Foundations course with a 70% or higher for each semester/trimester and earn their CPR/First Aid and OSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and Health certifications as a junior, are then eligible for an advanced healthcare course (Medical Assisting or Patient Care Technician) during their senior year. Students who are unsure of their second-year interest will have the opportunity to learn about the second-year programs before having to make that determination.

As an early college student, there are two pathways that students will choose from.

The first is a Health pathway:

There are numerous directions that the healthcare field can take you.  Students take Health Foundations in their first year while starting their path to an Associate Degree of Science from Baker College.  In the 2nd year, students narrow their path and choose between Capital Area Patient Care Technician or Medical Assistant.  

Students will choose the pre-requisite classes needed for the Baker College limited enrollment programs while in CRTEC.

The second is a Psychology pathway:

Students will have the opportunity to earn up to the Associate of Applied Science in General Studies (Psychology Preparation), preparing them for continued education in the fields of Counseling, Psychology or Social Work.

Students choose their pathway before college enrollment in the fall of their 11th grade year.

Upon completion or during their time in CRTEC, they will apply to the program they have been preparing for.