Health Sciences Academy

Your Instructor(s)

Betsy McLane, MT, M. Ed.

Betsy has been teaching the Health Sciences since 2003. She holds her B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science (UVM) and has worked as a Medical Technologist in hospitals such as Mass General (Boston) and UVM Medical Center. Betsy obtained a graduate certificate from Michigan State in molecular diagnostics and more recently completed her LNA and has experience working as a nurses aide. Betsy obtained her M.Ed. from UVM in curriculum and instruction and in the early years of the program worked with VTC and CCV to afford students the opportunity to earn a wide variety of dual enrollment credit. As a former employee of UVM Medical Center, Betsy has worked with former colleagues to arrange amazing clinical shadow opportunities in the lab, nursing units and a wide variety of other locations within and outside of UVM Medical Center.

Your Instructor(s)

Stacey Ladd

sladd@bsdvt.org

Stacey has been teaching in the Health Sciences Academy since 2018. She obtained her B.S. in Physical Therapy at UVM and brings 30 years of diverse clinical experience to the team. She was an active EMT on a local rescue squad for 8 years and loves sharing this background with the students. In college, she helped to put herself through school by working as an LNA so understands the many diverse roles and responsibilities in a medical team. She is currently enrolled in the Master’s degree program at Castleton University pursuing an M.A. in Curriculum and Development.

Stacey has used her long term experience and community connections to further expand some of the clinical opportunities for students. She has the good fortune of being the mom of a graduate of HSA so can certainly share that perspective with any parents who may have questions. Her primary goal is to reinforce to students the concept that patients are people first and when that is the premise, everything else falls into place.

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About the Program

This program immerses students in rigorous academics (anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, human growth and development, microbiology and nutrition), practical applications (medical assessment techniques, such as vital signs, reflex testing, goniometry, electrocardiography, diagnostic lab testing), and experiential learning (including dissections, job shadowing, simulated job interviews). Students perform research and develop presentations to explore their specific areas of interest. Students are provided with guidance in the college application process and will also complete a workplace skills unit, geared to careers in health care, including job applications, resumes, cover letters, and interviews with UVM Med Center recruiters.

American Red Cross Certifications: Adult, Infant and Child CPR, Automated External Defibrillator, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens. College credits available, VTC: Anatomy and Physiology I (4.0 credits), Anatomy and Physiology II (4.0 credits), Human Growth and Development (3.0 credits), Nutrition (3.0 credits); CCV: Human Biology (3.0 credits), Medical Terminology (3.0 credits), Intro to Health Care (3.0 credits); NH/VT HOSA: Future Health Professionals, Vermont Brain Bee/Neuroscience Club, Vermont State Science Fair; National Technical Honor Society High School credits available include: Year 1- 1.0 Science Credit, .5 Social Studies Credit, 1.5 Elective Credits Year 2 - 1.0 Science Credit, .5 Health Credit, 1.5 Elective Credits Opportunity to earn up to 20 College Credits