Grade 12

This course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing careers in the allied health services profession. You will gain a realistic perspective on health occupations and learn foundational information related to health care careers, including health care systems, health care career exploration, medical ethics, medical terminology, basic first aid, and CPR. You will be required to participate in community-based learning experiences such as clinical rotations at St. Charles Health System and/or at private health care facilities. Participation in clinical rotations is dependent upon attendance and successful completion of the mandatory St. Charles orientation. You will also be required to complete a course notebook and a presentation related to a health care career of your choice. You must be highly motivated, responsible, respectful, and dependable to be responsible in this course; a yearlong commitment is required, and half credit will not be awarded. 

Length: Year  ●  Credit: 1.0  ●  Prerequisite: Chemistry and Human Anatomy/Physiology (may be taken concurrently) and application ●  NCAA Approved

• You will have the opportunity to meet the Career-Related Learning Experience (CRLE) graduation requirement in this class.

• This capstone course is graded on a 4.0 scale.