FAQ – COH

What makes Central Campus courses different from courses in my home school?

Here at CC, there are classes that are not offered at my home school. The courses here are also longer, but more beneficial in order to get things accomplished. Also, some of the classes allow you to step out of the classroom atmosphere and into the ‘real world’ work atmosphere.
Bethany Wildt-Senior, HHS 2014

Central Campus courses provide more practical learning than my home school. All courses are geared towards helping students excel at things they enjoy and how to utilize new skills in a potential career. At my home school, you take classes for grades and to graduate; at Central Campus, you go to classes to learn things you are able to use later in life.”
Eleni Farrell-Senior, VHS 2014

Central Campus gives a unique opportunity that I would never have received at my home school. I get real life experiences and get to learn more about my future career goal; I wouldn’t have learned any of that by just sitting in a classroom. Central Campus gave me the opportunity to find my passion and give me guidance on how to fulfill my dreams.
Hope Stone-Junior, RHS 2017

What will I do in courses at Central Campus?

COH is a program for any student who believes they are interested in healthcare or just want to see what it’s about. Students will hear lectures on the fundamentals of healthcare, but also have the privilege of going out to local hospitals and clinics to not only see what they have learned in action, but to see what different types of medicine there are and how people interact with one another”.
Eleni Farrell-VHS 2014

In Career Opportunities in Health, I get to go to the hospital 3 times a week instead of sitting in a classroom. I observe healthcare professionals and learn more about the medical world than I could have imagined. Mrs. Eppert makes our time at the hospital be the best it can be by arranging observation experiences within our field of interest.
Hope Stone-Junior, RHS 2017

In COH, we have class time and hospital time; we observe in local hospitals & clinics 3 days a week. What you do in your CC course depends on what type of course you take.”
Bethany Wildt-HHS 2014

What are the course requirements for enrollment?

Grades: 11th/12th Prerequisites: Recommended 2.5 GPA; required 2.0 GPA, good attendance and behavior, a completed application must be turned in with a teacher recommendation and an orientation must be attended.

How many blocks do I need to schedule for this program?

COH is a 4 block class that meets 2 blocks each day for the entire school year.

What careers will this program prepare me for?

COH will introduce you a variety of healthcare careers and the types of facilities that one could work in.

What type of credit can I earn?

High school credits towards graduation as well as DMACC college credits.

Are field trips and study tours available?

COH students will have the opportunity to visit local colleges and various types of medical facilities.

Are there internships or jobs available through this program?

Students spend approximately 12-15 days observing in one department of the hospital, three different times each semester.

What student organizations/competitions are available through this program?

Students are encouraged to become members of the Central Campus Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) chapter.