Community Health and Medical Professions (CHAMP) Center

The Community Health and Medical Professions (CHAMP) Center offers coursework and learning experiences that prepare students for careers including those in the following areas:

• Medical Doctor
• Nursing - Certified Nurse Aide, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nurse Practitioner
• Physician Assistant
• Mental Health Professional

Students enrolled in this Specialty Center will have the opportunity to extend their applications of mathematics and science beyond the classroom in innovative and practical spaces within four pathways. This center provides rigorous coursework that strengthens students’ critical thinking skills, supports innovation and creativity, and builds entrepreneurial skills. Students may choose to specialize in a healthcare pathway of their choice and complete an internship and/or a clinical experience, earn other relevant certifications, or complete rigorous coursework in preparation to pursue a career in a healthcare field.

Pathways and Minimum Criteria to Apply

The Community Health and Medical Professions Center at Brooke Point High School will house four unique pathways:

• Pathway I: Biomedical Sciences (formerly STAT Biomedical Science, a Governor’s STEM Academy)
  • Minimum Criteria: Successful completion of Algebra I in grade 8 and eligible for grade 9 
• Pathway II: Nursing
  • Minimum Criteria: Eligible for grade 9 
• Pathway III: Medical Assisting
  • Minimum Criteria: Eligible for grade 9
• Pathway IV: Mental Health Services
  • Minimum Criteria: Eligible for grade 9

Potential Careers

• Medical Doctor

• Nurse - Certified Nurse Aide, Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner
• Physician Assistant
• Mental Health Professional
• Counselor