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. For many students, getting a head start on career goals can also mean juggling overwhelming school and work schedules. That’s why we help students learn about  full- and part-time opportunities within the healthcare industry—both at the bedside with direct patient care and non-bedside roles. At HCA Healthcare, choose the work shift that fits your school schedule and lets you get a head start on your healthcare career.

Our corporate headquarters in Nashville, TN partners with The Academies 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. Up to date HCA Healthcare experiential learning opportunities, such as field trips and job shadows, will be communicated directly to the Academy Coaches at these schools.  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 Academy of Health Management offers certifications including:

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• OSHA 10 Outreach Training
• OSHA 30

Hillwood High School

Hillwood High School’s Academy of Health Sciences has pathways in Diagnostic Services and Therapeutic Services and offers certifications including:

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

John Overton High School

John Overton High School’s Academies of Health Sciences and Information Technology offer certifications including:

• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Certified EKG Tech
• National Exercise Training Association (NETA) Certification for Personal Training
• OSHA 10 Outreach Training
• Certified Pharmacy Technician
• Comptia A+
• Comptia Network
• EverFi
• Hootsuite

Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School

Pearl-Cohn Entertainment Magnet High School’s Academy of Health Science & Personal Care has pathways in Personal Care & Imaging (Cosmetology) and Therapeutic Services and offers certifications including:

• OSHA 10 Outreach Training
• Barbicide
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
• Central Sterile Processing
• Patient Care Tech

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