Teacher

SCHOOL: Northwest Career and Technical Academy -- Home of the Hawks

CLASS: Introduction to Health Science and Physical Examination and Assessment

SCHOOL PHONE: 799-4640

Mr. Ryan -- Your Teacher

I am excited about teaching at the Northwest Career and Technical Academy. I 
am the Medical Professions Chairperson. Teaching and medicine are two of my 
favorite things.

Prior to teaching at the NWCTA, I taught for eight years in the Medical 
Magnet Program at Rancho High School.  During that period I was a member of 
the team that developed the Health Occupations Education Standards for the 
Nevada Department of Education. 

Prior to teaching, I was a partner in an Orthopedic Physical Therapy and 
Sports Medicine Clinic for thirteen years.  I had the opportunity to work 
with many patients from their time of injury, through surgery, and the 
rehabilitative process.  I moved to a teaching career after the clinic was 
sold.

I have a Bachelor's Degree in Pre-Medicine/Biology and a Master's degree in 
Athletic Training/Sports Medicine.

I am a nationally Certified and a Nevada Licensed Athletic Trainer.  I also 
hold a Registry in Radiologic Technology.  I have a Nevada Teaching License 
in Occupational Education and Biological Science.  I have met the 
qualifications to be a Highly Qualified teacher. I am Certified by the 
American Heart Association to teach Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and 
Automated External Defibulator skills.

In a previous life, I worked in Athletic Trainer/Sports Medicine settings, 
and was a member of a NCAA National Championship Baseball team at the 
University of Arizona. I have served in the position of Athletic Trainer for 
NCAA Championship events, Semi-pro baseball teams, sports medicine clinics 
and at UNLV.

I have been a presenter a numerous conferences including the Nevada Educator 
Technology Leadership Conference, Nevada Athletic Trainers Association Annual 
Meetings, and Clark County School District New Teachers Conference. I am a 
member of the Who's Who of American Teachers.

My Mission

If your child is interested in a career in medicine, I believe the Northwest 
Career and Technical Academy is a place for them.  There are over 200 
different medical professions.  Most of these professions require education 
beyond high school. My Mission is:

1. Introduce students to medicine, both from academic and practical 
viewpoints.  I will bring my medical experiences to the classroom and use my 
expertise to mix the academic world with the practical world of medicine.

2. Prepare students for medical education beyond the high school. I want my 
students to feel they are well prepared and have a basic understanding 
of medicine when they enter the college classroom.  I want my students to 
tell me they felt comfortable in the college classroom when their peers 
struggled understand basic concepts.

3. To prepare students to be problem solvers.  Rewards come when problems are 
solved and patients get better.  Medicine requires a teamwork approach where 
each individual of a team is an expert in their own specialty and works 
with other team members to help the patient.  Since every patient is 
different, each problem is different, and each solution is different.

4.  I want students to feel rewarded.  Success and rewards come from 
achievement.  I expect students to leave my class, knowing that they have 
accomplished or learned things they did not do or know before.  I want 
students to feel that what they have learned or have done is relevant and 
rewarding.