Health sciences
Welcome to Mrs. Adams Health Science Class!
Mrs. Andrea Adams
(828) 479-9830 ext. 3204
aadams@graham.k12.nc.us
Planning Period: 12:00-1:30
schedule
1st Period - Honors Health Science I
2nd Period - Health Science II
3rd Period - Planning
4th Period - Foundations of Health Science
courses
Foundations of Health Science
This course is an introductory course, usually recommended for freshman. This class introduces students to healthcare concepts including the history of healthcare, medical terminology, trends, agencies, professions, and finances.
Health Science I
This course is usually recommended for sophomores or higher. The curriculum consists of anatomy and physiology of the human body. Students learn the structure and function of the body. Students examine diseases humans face and the treatments healthcare professionals prescribe. Students will become certified in First Aid through the American Heart Association.
**Honors is an option.
Health Science II
The prerequisite for this course is Health Science I. In this class, students explore how to obtain a job in healthcare along with the different classifications of healthcare careers. Students gain many certifications such as CPR, OSHA, Blindness Prevention and Blood-borne Pathogens. Job shadowing in a healthcare setting is part of this class.
** Honors is an option.
Nursing Fundamentals
This class is available for juniors and seniors. Health Science I and II are prerequisites. This course prepares the student to take the NC Nurse Aide Exam and obtain a nursing assistant certification. After completing the classwork and 151 skill acquisition, students participate in a 40 hour clinical training in a long-term care facility. Then students register and prepare for their state nurse aide exam with a state evaluator. Students may work as a Nurse Aide I in a healthcare setting after completion of this class. This class is a honors class.