Springfield City School District adds more Health Career opportunities for students

The Springfield City School District is adding new State Tested Nursing Aide (STNA) high school courses for the 2025-2026 school year, in alignment with the district’s Healthcare Career Pathway. 

Courses are available to juniors and seniors. The program consists of two courses: Medical Terminology/Patient-Centered Care and STNA Certification. In the first course, students learn the basics of caring for patients, bathing, feeding, catheter care, administering patient care supplies, performing safety checks, ensuring cleanliness, monitoring vital signs, and reading EKGs. In the second, students will prepare to take the Ohio State Tested Nursing Aide certification and acquire the skills necessary to work as nurse aides in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and other healthcare settings.

To assist with hands-on learning, they also added a new lab space at the Health Center at Springfield High. 

Students will also have a separate opportunity to expand their healthcare knowledge with the launch of the Medical Mentors program, which is an extracurricular experience where Springfield High School students who have an interest in a potential healthcare career can connect with Ohio State University medical students once a month to share advice and discuss experiences.