Health Sciences

Health Sciences & Software Engineering Overview

HSSE, where we create smarter solutions and better healthcare for a better tomorrow. Health Sciences and Software Engineering offers a NYS CTE Certified Nursing Assistant program that includes:

  • Supervised clinical rotations with training from registered nurses
  • Human Anatomy
  • Nutrition
  • Students participate in the health Professionals Club and receive paid and unpaid internships in the health field and volunteer experience.

We also offer a Software Engineering Program. The students develop software solutions based on engineering principles and programming languages. Students will create:

  • Mobile apps
  • Robots
  • Operating Systems
  • Network

We have a proud tradition of preparing professionals to help communities as well as individuals by improving health and quality of life.  Throughout our numerous professional programs, we are committed to the social and environmental factors of Health and Science.

Hillcrest High School EMT Program

Our EMT program equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to respond to traumatic injuries and medical emergencies in prehospital settings. By completing this program, students will earn 4 college credits through BMCC and will be eligible to take the New York State EMT Exam and National Registry EMT exams.

Certifications Earned:

  • AHA BLS Provider Certification
  • Various NAEMT Certifications
  • Ambulance Operations Certification (CEVO)
  • Verbal Judo Training

Program Highlights:

  • Introduction to the emergency medical services (EMS) system
  • Roles and responsibilities of EMTs
  • Basic Life support support techniques
  • Key concepts in anatomy and physiology
  • Skills for managing medical and trauma emergencies
  • Safe patient transport practices in prehospital settings

We also focus on stress management, self-care, and compassion in public service, preparing students to succeed as EMTs and community leaders.

Launch Your Career Right Out of High School

Once students pass the NYS EMT Exam and/or the National Registry exams, they will be certified to begin a rewarding and dynamic career as an EMT. This program offers a unique opportunity to start an exciting career path directly after high school graduation, setting the stage for success in healthcare and public service.

Health Sciences Team

Ms. Wyette

SLC Director

Ms. Vega

Counselor for Health Sciences

Ms. Pesapane

Nursing Coordinator for health  Sciences

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