Lakes Medical is nationally recognized and certified by the National Career Academy Coalition (NCAC) and the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE). Students get to explore their interests in medicine while obtaining the hands-on learning experiences that make learning REAL and fun. PBL medical students participate in job shadowing and clinicals. The work in interactive Anatomy & Physiology labs as well as take part in a disaster preparedness program. Certifications abound in the Medical Academy; each certification allows students to "go to work" right after high school if they so choose. Many hold down these professional positions in the medical field (according to their certifications) while attending college full time. The possibilities in the Medical Academy are endless!

Requirements
Students interested in Lakes Medical need to have at least a 3.0 Grade Point Average. 

Curriculum
Grade 9--Health Science Anatomy & Physiology (Honors Course)
Grade 10--Health Science Foundations (Honors Course)
Grade 11--Allied Health Assisting 3 (Honors Course) & Emergency Medical Responding 3 (Honors Course)
Grade 12--Electrocardiograph Technician 3 (Honors Course) & Pharmacy Technician 7 (Honors Course)

Gems
HOSA Club (Student Organization)
HOSA Competitions (Local, State, and National Level)
Junior & Senior Internships (Clinical Participation)
All Honors Courses
National Technical Honor Society

Certifications: 
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)
Certified EKG Technician (CET)
Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)