This program addresses all five HCOP legislative objectives and uses three major components to implement the program. The three components are the Prep and Summer Enrichment and Academic Retention Programs. Students selected for the program can enroll in respiratory therapy, dental hygiene, medical laboratory technology, health care administration or medical office, and records technology. Students in the seven week summer enrichment program receive instruction in English, mathematics, science, and college survival skills. The facilitation of entry component includes assistance in making application for the college, information on available resources and completing financial aid forms.
Students also receive counseling in career planning, program selection and college selection.