Benson Health Professions Academy

  • Possible Career Fields: Athletic Trainer, Fitness Industry, Sports Medicine, Education, Psychologist, Psychiatrist, Social Work, Criminal Justice, CNA, Medical Nurse, Medical Doctor, EMT, Pharmacist, Phlebotomist, Occupational Therapist, Rehabilitation Therapist


    Grade 9 Required Academy Classes:
    *Students may enroll in the first academy class of a pathway beginning their freshman year with parent and counselor approval.

    • Freshmen Seminar
    • Foundations of Healthcare 1-2*


    Human Performance Pathway Required Academy Classes:

    • Grade 10:
      • Foundations of Healthcare 1-2
    • Grade 11:
      • Sports Medicine 1-2
    • Grade 12:
      • Intro to Exercise Science 1-2


    Medical and Therapeutic Services Pathway Required Academy Classes:

    • Grade 10:
      • Foundations of Healthcare 1-2
    • Grade 11:
      • Intro to Medical Terminology 1
      • Medical Pathology 2
    • Grade 12:
      • Emergency Medical Technician
      • Certified Nursing Assistant
      • Pharmacy Technician
      • Health Sciences Internship


    Teaching as a Profession Pathway Required Academy Classes:

    • Grade 10:
      • Life Span Development
      • Principles of Education and Training
    • Grade 11:
      • Best Practices in Education
    • Grade 12:
      • Field Experiences in Education


    Suggested Academy Classes:

    • AP Psychology
    • Weight Training
    • Advanced Weight Training
    • Aerobics
    • P.E. Mentors
    • P.E. Leadership
    • Law and Juvenile Justice
    • Criminal Justice
    • Forensics
    • Medical Ethics
    • Medical Terminology
    • JROTC 1-8
    • Behavioral Health 1-2
    • Human Growth and Development
    • Zoo Academy (CC)
    • H. Health Science Internship


    Experiences Beyond the Classroom:

    • Career Fair
    • Field Trips with Industry Partners
    • 10th Grade Job Shadow
    • 11th Grade Internship Prep Day
    • 12th Grade Internship or Senior Capstone


    Dual Enrollment and Certification Opportunities:

    • CPR/AED
    • EMT
    • CNA
    • Personal Training
    • Fitness Training
    • Pharmacy Technician
    • UNO Dual Enrollment
    • MCC Dual Enrollment


    2022-23 Academy Advisory Board Industry Partners:

    • UNMC
    • Nebraska Medicine
    • Methodist College
    • CHI Health
    • Creighton University
    • MCC
    • UNO College of Nursing
    • UNO College of Athletic Performance
    • Children's Hospital
    • YMCA of Greater Omaha
    • National Career Academy Coalition
    • Nebraska Department of Education Health Sciences


    Career Student Organizations:

    • HOSA (Health Occupation Students of America)
    • Educators Rising