diagnostic medicine courses

Health Science Education                            

1 term-1 credit                  

Grades 9, 10, 11, 12

Health Science C14H14 is a prerequisite to all other Health Science courses. This introductory course acquaints the student with beginning principles of health care, services offered by health care systems, careers in the healthcare industry, the fundamentals of nutrition, and basic patient care skills. Components of human growth and development, cultural diversity, and communication skills are emphasized as they relate to the medical setting. Other highlights include current events in medicine, medical math, medical ethics, and medical terminology.

Anatomy & Physiology 

1 term-1 credit

Grades 11, 12

Prerequisite for concentrators: Health Science Education, Biology I 

Prerequisite for science credit only: Biology I; Recommended: Chemistry I

Anatomy and Physiology is designed to develop an understanding of the structures and functions of the human body, while relating those to knowledge and skills associated with pathophysiology. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to (1) apply the gross anatomy from earlier courses to a deeper understanding of all body systems, (2) identify the organs and structures of the support and movement systems, (3) relate the structure and function of the communication, control, and integration system, and (4) demonstrate a professional, working understanding of the transportation, respiration, excretory, and reproduction systems.  Students may take this course as one of the three needed to be a concentrator in Health Sciences, or they may take it for a science credit.

Diagnostic Medicine

1 term-1 credit

Grades 11, 12

Prerequisite: Health Science Education and  Anatomy and Physiology

Diagnostic Medicine is a third level course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in the fields of diagnostic medical imaging, medical laboratory testing, optometry, and other patient diagnostic procedures. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to describe new and evolving diagnostic technologies, compare and contrast the features of healthcare systems, explain the legal and ethical ramifications of the healthcare setting, and begin to perform foundational healthcare skills. In addition, students will continue to add artifacts to a portfolio, which they will continue to build throughout the program of study.