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Millicent Holifield Academy of Health Science

Millicent Holifield Academy of Health Sciences

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Our Health Sciences Academy is a Florida Board of Nursing State Approved CNA program that is designed to encourage and prepare students for entry into post-secondary education in the fields of Nursing, Pre-medicine, Allied Health Sciences, Pre-Pharmacy, or Pre-Public Health. The academy integrates language arts, mathematics, sciences, social studies, and medical/health courses to provide students with an in-depth background in mathematics and sciences. Our academy follows the three essential elements outlined by the State of Florida Department of Education career model: a small learning community, a college-prep curriculum with a career theme, and partnerships with local community supporters, colleges/universities and employers.

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  • Congratulations to the following RHS Health academy students who were successful in passing the Florida Board of Nursing Certified Nursing Assistants Exam this year!

    1. Agnes Ebube -                         
    2. Landon Davis                           
    3. Alexis Thompson                   
    4. Laralyn Morgan                       
    5. Tavoha Murphy                       
    6. Zi’Riah Studivent                     
    7. Iyani Donald                             
    8. Eriyanna Scrivens                     
    9. Eniyah Williams                       
    10. Carla Alvarenga                       
    11. Phillip Koonce 

    Congratulations to the RHS Health Academy students as they continue to achieve academic success and reach tremendous milestones as they pursue their health careers. The Certified Nursing Assistant Exam is a rigorous exam. As their instructors, Mr. West is working very hard to position the health academy students for success and show them that their hard work can and will pay off.  We are expecting great thing from the RHS Health Academy Students!!! We are repping! "Rick High"

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    Mr. Perry "Doc" West, LPN

    Coordinator/Instructor 

    Certified BLS Instructor NHA CCMA

    Phone: 850-414-5546

    Email: perry.west@leonschools.net 

  • The following Career Interest Inventory is to be completed by all incoming students. It doesn’t count for points towards graded assignments but is for extra credit and a requirement to be turned in by the first week of school.

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    Watch this Health Academy Video!

    Health Academy students are our future and we believe they can soar like eagles!!