Health Science

PS4205 - 2 credits (double blocked)

Certification opportunity: NHA Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A); OSHA General Industry (Healthcare) , Medical Assistant

Through classroom instruction and first-hand observation, students will have the opportunity to observe and to perform practical application of previously studied patient care skills related to the health science field. The unpaid practical application experiences may occur in a school lab and/or community health facility location appropriate to the nature and level of experience of each student and under the supervision of the teacher and/or facility mentor. Students who wish to take this course must have their own transportation in order to be able to travel to their practicum site(s). Uniform purchase is required. 

Prerequisite: Health Science Theory and Lab; Biology; Application, Join Canvas Course to Submit Resume, Digital Interview, and References (You will receive an e-mail from Practicum Specialist, Kari Winter, inviting you to join Canvas Course after you have submitted application); Face-to-Face Interview for qualifying students

Recommended Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology; Medical Terminology

Grade Placement: 12

Location: Career + Technical Center