HEALTH CAREERS 1 – 3221 & 3222
Length/Credit(s): 2 semesters/1.0 EL credit, held on BHS campus only
Grade(s): 11 and 12
Prerequisite(s): Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in, Human Anatomy & Physiology. Lottery-based selection.
PCC Dual Credit Options: Health 252 First Aid Basics and Beyond (4 PCC credits) and CG130H Introduction to Today's Careers (2 PCC credits)

This is a full year introductory course for the student who has an interest in exploring or pursuing a career in health services. Students will learn core knowledge and skills common to major health careers. Areas of emphasis are medical terminology, medical ethics, safety in health care, college and career exploration, self-assessment portfolios, and some basic health care skills. Students will be involved in community health projects such as elementary school health screenings, blood drives and other related community experience. These students have the opportunity to be involved with HOSA: Future Health Professionals or other class leadership roles. The Red Cross course, Responding to Emergencies is a portion of the curriculum in which students will explore and demonstrate basic first aid, first aid in remote settings, healthcare professional CPR for adult, child and infant, and educational training in Automated External Defibrillation (AED). This is on BHS campus

ADV. HEALTH CAREERS – 3231 & 3232
Length/Credit(s): 2 semesters/2.0 EL credit (You must enter 3231 and 3232 TWICE)
Grade(s): 12
Prerequisite(s): Health Careers 1 and Human Anatomy & Physiology
PCC Credit Options: MP 111 Medical Terminology (4 PCC credits) and CG130H Introduction to Today's Careers (2 PCC credits)
This course is designed for senior students who have successfully completed Health Careers and Human Anatomy. First semester curriculum includes mastery of basic patient care skills, introductory pathophysiology of common diseases, professional skills and medical terminology. The curriculum also includes guest lecturers from diverse healthcare fields who explain their career pathways, share their expertise and provide updates on current practices. Second semester, students will be placed in the community to explore career options with healthcare professionals. Among the clinical sites offered to students are hospital, medical, dental, veterinary medicine, physical and occupational therapy, speech and rehabilitation, fitness, sports medicine, and medical social service. There are also options during 2nd semester to earn certification training in the areas of Emergency Medical Responder, EKG Technician, and Pharmacy Technician in lieu of some clinical career exploration. Students are encouraged to continue their membership in Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA). Advanced Health Careers provides students with a realistic view of career options. Clinical experiences allow students to collect valuable information facilitating educated decisions regarding their future in college or the workplace.

NURSE ASSISTANT 1 - 3241 & 3242
Length/Credit(s): 2 Elective credits/2.0 EL credit (You must enter 3241 and 3242 TWICE)
Grade(s): 12
Prerequisite(s): Health Careers 1
Fee(s): Program/uniform costs are approximately $75 as well as $106 paid to OSBN at the conclusion of the course for state CNA certification board exam. (Need-based scholarships are available)
CCC Credit Options: NUR 100 Nurse Assisting (7 CCC credits)

This full year course is designed to prepare students to perform routine nursing assistant tasks to clients in the following venues: long-term and skilled nursing care facilities, home care and community health agencies. There will be a minimum of 80 hours of classroom/lab instruction as mandated by the Oregon State Board of Nursing and 75 hours of clinical training that prepare NA students perform routine assistant tasks to clients in hospitals, long-term, community and skilled care facilities. Students will sit for the state licensing examination at the end of this course.

APPLIED CHEMISTRY & SUSTAINABLE FOODS – 3281 & 3282

Length/Credit(s): 2 periods & 2 semesters/1.0 SC & 1.0 AA credit (Enter 3281 & 3282 TWICE)
Grade(s): 10, 11 and 12
Co-requisite(s): Sustainable Foods
Prerequisite (s): 9th graders can only take this course if they are enrolled in or have completed Physics.
Extended Application (Senior Project) Offered

NCAA Approved

This project-based course is taught at the Terra Nova School which includes a 4-acre working farm, wood shop and industrial kitchen. Transportation is provided from your home high school. This is a course where students will learn Chemistry and sustainability through experimentation and engineering on our farm, and in our kitchen. Course content will include all of the Beaverton School District Chemistry standards including: intermolecular forces, structure and properties of water, kinetic molecular theory, equilibrium and climate change. Technological, historical, political, and environmental aspects of chemistry and sustainability will be addressed. Students signing up for this course should be self-motivated, prepared to work outside for portions of the course, care for their own garden bed, and learn chemistry concepts in a hands-on learning environment. Please check this video or our Instagram page for more information.

Link to Video Instagram: @terranovasusatainability

You must sign up for Sustainable Practices along with this course

(Off-campus option: click here LINK for information)

FIELD BIOLOGY AND SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES – 3271 & 3272

Length/Credit(s): 2 periods & 2 semesters / 1.0 SC & 1.0 AA credit (Enter 3271 & 3272 TWICE)
Grade(s): 10, 11 and 12
Co-requisite(s): Sustainable Foods
Prerequisite (s): None
Extended Application (Senior Project) Offered

NCAA Approved

Dual Credit Available Through PCC

This project-based course is taught at the Terra Nova School which includes a 4-acre working farm, wood shop and industrial kitchen. Transportation is provided from your home high school. This is a course that covers the foundational principles of modern life through the lens of sustainable agriculture and the Terra Nova Farm. Students will work outside and in the classroom learning field biology techniques. Course content will include all the Beaverton School District Biology standards including: the studies of biochemistry, cellular processes, genetics, evolution, sustainability, and ecology. Technological, historical, political and environmental aspects of biology and sustainability will be addressed. Critical thinking, research, communication and analysis are emphasized. Students signing up for this course should be self-motivated, prepared to work outside for portions of the course and learn course concepts in a hands-on learning environment. Please check this video or our Instagram page for more information.

Link to Video Instagram: @terranovasusatainability

You must sign up for Sustainable Practices along with this course

(Off-campus option: click here LINK for information)

MANUFACTURING I – 3291 & 3292
Length/Credit(s): 1 semesters: double-block (Periods 3 and 5) /1.0 AA credit (Enter 3291 & 3292 TWICE)
Grade(s): 11 and 12
Prerequisites: None
Transportation to Westview HS provided

All students attending comprehensive high schools in the Beaverton School District in grades 11-12 are welcome to attend Westview for a portion of their school day for the CTE Manufacturing Program of Study. Transportation from your home school is provided. The course will provide students the opportunity to learn skills, processes, and career opportunities related to manufacturing technologies. Students in grade 11 are given priority for placement in Manufacturing I. Manufacturing jobs include skills in machinery, computer systems, hand tools, welding, specialty manufacturing equipment, or doing the work by hand. Examples of careers in this area include welders, production operators, 3-D printing and design, industrial designer, assembler, machine operator, CNC machinist manufacturing/process engineer, manufacturing supervisors, precision machinists, and metalworkers.

The Manufacturing I course is offered one semester (either Semester 1 or Semester 2) on a double-block, similar to other magnet programs in Beaverton. Course work in the Manufacturing I course will introduce students to careers in high-tech manufacturing by producing products to industrial standards utilizing current manual and computer-aided machine tool technologies. Students will complete hands-on projects using a combination of manual and power equipment while applying quality control techniques to achieve the final product. This course prepares students for post-high school options in manufacturing and engineering careers.

Students successful in Manufacturing I will be given priority to take Manufacturing II the following school year. Students who complete Manufacturing I and Manufacturing II are eligible for the Career Pathway cord at graduation.

Students for this course will be selected using a lottery process for all students across all high schools. Students will be notified of course acceptance.

MANUFACTURING II - 3551 & 3552
Length/Credit(s): 2 semesters: 2.0 AA credit (Enter 3551 & 3552 TWICE)
Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Manufacturing I 

The Manufacturing II course is offered on a double-block. Course work in the Manufacturing II class will extend student knowledge in the manufacturing process from design to production to consumer. Students are prepared for careers in high-tech manufacturing by producing products to industrial standards utilizing current manual and computer-aided machine tool technologies. Students will apply quality control techniques to achieve the final product. This advanced course prepares students for post-high school options in manufacturing and engineering careers. This course is a district- wide magnet program and students will be selected by lottery. 

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY I – 3531 & 3532
Length/Credit(s): 2 semesters: 2.0 AA credit  (Enter 3531 and 3532 TWICE)
Grade(s): 11 and 12
Prerequisites: none
Transportation to Merlo Station Campus provided

This course will dive into the construction world and get students thinking like a builder. Content will include basic measuring & layout, introduction to tools and tool safety. Once students understand the basics of hand tools and fasteners, they will be able to choose from several challenging yet rewarding projects to build. Safety protocols will be adhered to and students will be expected to wear a hardhat and safety glasses every day. A significant amount of class time will take place outside, so it will be an expectation that students are prepared for the elements. The intention of this course is to provide experience, exposure and guidance to students curious about careers in the trades. 

CONSTRUCTION TECHNOLOGY II - 3541 & 3542
Length/Credit(s): 2 semesters: 2.0 AA credit (Enter 3541 & 3542 TWICE)
Grade(s): 12
Prerequisites: Construction Technology I
Transportation to Merlo Station Campus provided

This class will focus on advanced construction skills and zeroing in on the skills most needed in the industry.  Students in the course will be expected to read and follow instructions and detailed drawings to complete projects independently. We will also offer hands on experience welding and exploring electrical and plumbing systems.

FOUNDATIONS OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH - 3451 & 3452
Length/Credit(s): 2 semesters: 2.0 AA credit (Enter 3451 & 3452 TWICE)
Grade(s): 10-12
Prerequisites: None
Transportation to Merlo Station Campus provided

This course will provide an overview of what it means to provide Trauma Informed Behavioral Health Care, engage in work with diverse populations, and understand cultural competence related to mental health.  Emphasis will be placed on principles of laws and ethics, scope of practice, confidentiality, and respect of human dignity.  This course will prepare students for career fields in behavioral health such as social work, counseling, and mental health.  Students will have the opportunity to hear from industry professionals and obtain certifications.  This course is designed to be an introductory course lending to a second year course and workplace learning in year two. 

PURPOSE

The SHS Behavioral Health Program allows students an opportunity to learn about career technical pathways in the behavioral health field.  The behavioral health field covers a variety of career paths and student interest areas including psychology, counseling, mental health, therapy, social work, suicide prevention and many more. It is also a dynamic career field with a high need and multiple entry points.  Oregon has a high demand for mental health services and ranks very low compared to other states in the nation in terms of services available. A recent report by Mental Health America shows Oregon is ranked 50th out of 51 States and District of Columbia. Job opportunities in this field include entry-level positions through continuing education with certificate programs from community colleges, 4-year degree paths and masters level coursework.   Students will have the opportunity to earn industry certifications as appropriate, possibly including Mental Health First Aid and Assist Training.