The Department of Career and Technical Education, a subpart of the School District of Clay County, Florida, seeks to enter into an Agreement with HCA South Atlantic Division, the parent corporation of Orange Park Medical Center, for the purpose of allowing CTE Health Science interns to complete their internship at HCA medical centers, specifically Orange Park Medical Center, Orange Park, Florida. The attached School Affiliation Agreement sets forth the terms by which that can be accomplished.

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) industry certification requires students to participate in clinical hours at a hospital to earn their CNA certification.  OPMC allows CTE students to conduct these clinical hours at their hospital.  Industry certifications prepare students for college and careers, provide bonus funding for CTE programs, and contribute to each school's grade from FLDOE.

Clay County's Health Science programs have partnered with OPMC and other healthcare institutions for clinicals, resulting in nearly 20 CNA certifications during the 2024-2025 school year.  

Hands-on experiences like clinical rotations in healthcare facilities prepare students for college and careers.  Additionally, an increase in CNA industry certifications is also expected.  

Strategy 1.3:  Prepare all students to be full option graduates who are prepared for college, eligible to enlist in military services, or able to compete in the workforce.

Approve Affiliation Agreement.