A Texas County school was awarded a $20,000 grant to advance study in the biomedical field.
Licking High School received the funds for Project Lead the Way’s “Principals of Biomedical Science” class. It will support the “Human Body Systems” class.
The district began the “Project Lead the Way” program in the 2023-2024 school year and will continue the program to support building students’ collaboration, teamwork and communication skills so they can be ready to step into future careers.
“Principals of Biomedical Science” empowers students to build knowledge and skills in biomedical science, as well as in-demand, transportable skills such as problem solving, critical and creative thinking, communication and collaboration.
Students explore a wide range of careers in biomedical sciences and develop not just technical skills, but in-demand, transportable skills that they need to thrive in life and career fields. It exposes students to experience real-world scenarios and cases to see medicine in action.
Students get to role play as medical professionals to diagnose and provide treatment and rehabilitation to patients at an outpatient center. Instructor Anne Macon guides her students to engage with the real-world scientific concepts through the hands-on experiences. Her commitment to experiential learning not only ignites her students’ passion for science but also prepares them for future challenges. Grant funds will be utilized by purchasing the necessary modern equipment and supplies to successfully expose students to the medical procedures and activities required in the healthcare industry today.
