HOYA 2 March Article
Launch the media gallery 1 player
Oh my goodness! How are there only 23 class days left for this amazing group of young people?? This entire year has flown by. Hard to believe that graduation for these students is just around the corner.
February was a busy and engaging month for the HOYA 2 students as they continued developing both their healthcare knowledge and leadership skills. One highlight was assisting with the CareerTEC Mall of Life, an interactive financial literacy event for local 6th and 7th graders. During this activity, younger students selected a career, received a salary, and were assigned a “life” scenario that may have included being married, having children, or other responsibilities. They then visited stations to make real-world budgeting decisions for housing, transportation, groceries, daycare, insurance, clothing, and other everyday expenses—while also navigating unexpected “life happens” events along the way. Our HOYA 2 students, as well as other CareerTEC classes, helped guide participants through the process and did an excellent job representing the program while supporting younger students as they worked through these important life lessons. It was a great opportunity for our seniors to step into mentorship roles and demonstrate the professionalism and leadership that the HOYA program strives to develop.
In class, HOYA 2 students continue making progress on their Body Systems and Diseases Capstone projects, which require them to research and present medical conditions that affect multiple organ systems. Students are also strengthening their clinical reasoning through case studies and virtual patient simulations, where they analyze patient histories, symptoms, and diagnostic clues to connect several body systems together. Over the next two weeks, students will continue expanding their hands-on learning with additional anatomy dissections, with the kidney dissection being the next lab activity. These experiences allow students to deepen their understanding of anatomy while continuing to build the knowledge and critical thinking skills needed for future healthcare careers.
As March’s warmer weather hopefully continues, please remember to work on some relaxing outdoor activities. Spring and Spring break will be here before we know it.