Emerging Partnerships and Certifications

  • East Lake High School is proud to recognize the emerging partnerships with the following Universities and Programs:

     

    University of Florida

    Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam (BACE)

    The Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam (BACE) is an industry-recognized exam designed to assess core skills and knowledge sets identified by industry, and represented within the academic and performance standards of Florida’s secondary Biotechnology program. The test has been vetted by the state’s industry organization BioFlorida, representing more than 3,000 companies and research organizations in the biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and bioagriculture sectors.

    East Lake High School seniors will have the opportunity to take this examination.

        Certification:

               UF Center for Excellence for Regenerative Health

     

    Certification Standards

    The certification standards for the Biotechnician Assistant Credentialing Exam include the Academic Knowledge and CTE Performance Standards and Benchmarks taught in the Industrial Biotechnology program at the secondary level. Certified individuals have a knowledge and skill set applicable to entry level positions in the biotechnology industry.

    Industrial Biotechnology Academic Knowledge and CTE Performance Standards 

    Upon completion of the Biotechnology Assistant Credentialing Exam, each successful participant will receive:

    • A BACE Certificate
    • A letter to the employer explaining the benefits of hiring a BACE-certified student
    • Access for employer’s to verify certification

     

    St. Petersburg College

     

    Additional Certifications Students May Earn

    • First Aid
    • CPR
    • ExCPT-Certification of Pharmacy Technicians
    • Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital Physician Shadow Program-Seniors are selected to participate
      • On Campus visits with Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital representatives to discuss volunteer, job shadow, and internship opportunities
    • Biomed Club
      • Officers, members