The Pre-Medical Academy at Southwest Middle is offered in grades 6th, 7th & 8th grade. Students enrolled during their 8th grade year in the Medical Skills class will earn 1 high school credit, if a grade of an A or B is earned in the Medical Skills class. By completing Medical Skills during the 8th grade year, instead of the 9th grade year, it allows students to complete more programs of study within a high school medical academy.

Students will learn:

• Adult, Child & Infant CPR
• Pet CPR
• Medical Terminology
• Basic First Aid
• Vital Sign Skills
• Basic Anatomy
• Communication Skills
• The history and progress of medicine
• Medical-related careers
• Job seeking skills

Southwest Middle Pre-Medical Academy Brochure