High School Student Programs

Unlocking possibilities for students choosing their career path

We understand that choosing a career path can be a daunting task. It’s a big decision with a lot of components to consider. That’s why we help students learn about the opportunities within the healthcare industry—both at the bedside with direct patient care and non-bedside roles.

Our corporate headquarters in Nashville, TN partners with The Academy of Nashville college and career prep program to enable high school students to earn key certifications, so that they graduate high school ready to join the healthcare industry.

The Academies of Nashville college and career prep program is available at the following metro high schools in Nashville, TN. Each school offers select certifications as noted. At this time, programs are not available outside of Nashville, TN. To learn more, please contact The Academies of Nashville directly.

Cane Ridge High School

Cane Ridge High School’s Health Administration Academic Pathway offers certifications including:

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Certified EKG Tech
• National Exercise Training Association (NETA) Certification for Personal Training
• OSHA 10 Outreach Training

Hillwood High School

Hillwood High School’s Health Science Academic Pathway offers certifications including:

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Certified EKG Tech
• Certified Emergency Medical Responder
• OSHA 10 Outreach Training

John Overton High School

John Overton High School’s Health Science and ITS Academic Pathways offer certifications including:

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• National Exercise Training Association (NETA) Certification for Personal Training
• Certified Emergency Medical Responder
• OSHA 10 Outreach Training

Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School

Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School’s Health Science Academic Pathway offers certifications including:

• IT Fundamentals
• A Plus
• Network Plus
• Security Plus

Choosing a great employer is an important decision.

HCA Healthcare support’s its employees throughout their entire life’s journey with a complete benefits package including student loan assistance, retirement savings through a 401(k) match program, health insurance and much more.

Learn more about our employee benefits program