| School of Health Professions | |
|---|---|
 Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center, which houses this school. | |
| Address | |
1201 East Eighth Street , 75203 United States | |
| Coordinates | 32°45′08″N96°48′24″W / 32.752186°N 96.806722°W Coordinates: 32°45′08″N96°48′24″W / 32.752186°N 96.806722°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Public magnet high school |
| School district | Dallas Independent School District |
| NCES School ID | 481623001273 [1] |
| Principal | LaSandra Sanders |
| Teaching staff | 32.30 (on an FTE basis) [1] |
| Grades | 9–12 |
| Gender | Co-educational |
| Enrollment | 549 (2016-2017) [1] |
| Student to teacher ratio | 17.00 [1] |
| Color(s) | Royal Blue and Silver |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Website | www |
The School of Health Professions is a public magnet high school in Dallas, Texas, United States. It is housed in the Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Magnet Center and is part of the Dallas Independent School District.
State schools are generally primary or secondary schools mandated for or offered to all children without charge, funded in whole or in part by taxation. These schools are generally inclusive (non-selective) in admitting all students within the geographical area that they serve.
In the U.S. education system, magnet schools are public schools with specialized courses or curricula. "Magnet" refers to how the schools draw students from across the normal boundaries defined by authorities as school zones that feed into certain schools.
A secondary school is both an organization that provides secondary education and the building where this takes place. Some secondary schools can provide both lower secondary education and upper secondary education, but these can also be provided in separate schools, as in the American middle school- high school system.
There are several clusters within the school, including medical laboratory, nursing sssisting, physical therapy, dental laboratory technology, dentistry and many others. Membership in the Health Occupations Students of America is encouraged to promote leadership development, as well as through the National Honor Society and HOSA. In 2012, it was ranked as 4th out of the top 10 high schools in the North Texas area by Children at Risk, a research and advocacy institute dedicated to helping children.
A medical laboratory or clinical laboratory is a laboratory where clinical pathology tests are carried out on clinical specimens to obtain information about the health of a patient to aid in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. Clinical Medical laboratories are an example of applied science, as opposed to research laboratories that focus on basic science, such as found in some academic institutions.
Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) is a class of paraprofessionals who assist individuals with physical disabilities, mental impairments, and other health care needs with their activities of daily living (ADLs). UAPs also provide bedside care—including basic nursing procedures—all under the supervision of a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or other health care professional. UAPs must demonstrate their abilities and competencies before gaining any expanded responsibilities within the clinical setting. While providing this care, UAPs offer compassion and patience and are part of the patient's healthcare support system. Communication is key between UAPs and Registered Nurses (RN) as they are working together in the best interests of the patient.
Physical therapy (PT), also known as physiotherapy, is one of the allied health professions that, by using mechanical force and movements, manual therapy, exercise therapy, and electrotherapy, remediates impairments and promotes mobility and function. Physical therapy is used to improve a patient's quality of life through examination, diagnosis, prognosis, physical intervention, and patient education. It is performed by physical therapists.
