emergency services 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.

Health Science Education Honors

1 term-1 credit

Grades 10, 11,12

Health Science Honors C14H14H 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. This course meets the state framework requirements to be designated an honors class and is eligible for the additional percentage point weighting.

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

In this course, students will examine human anatomy and physical functions. They will analyze descriptive results of abnormal physiology and evaluate clinical consequences. A working knowledge of medical terminology will be demonstrated. 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.

Emergency Medical Services

1 term-1 credit

Grades 11, 12

Dual Enrollment with Roane State Community College

Prerequisite: Health Science Education, 3.0 GPA

Emergency Medical Service (EMS) is offered as a dual enrollment course with Roane State community College. This is the initial training course in the art of prehospital emergency medical care that follows the guidelines set by the Department of Transportation (D.O.T.). First Responders are individuals trained to assess patients, use AED’s, provide emergency care, and move patients without causing injury. Students will receive a high school credit, as well as three hours of college credit in emergency Medical Technology. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to certify as First Responders by taking the state licensure exam given by the Department of Health, Division of emergency Medical Services. Students must be a junior or senior, 17 years of age or older, and have a GPA of 3.0 or greater. This course offers a National Industry Certification through a nationally recognized examination and may be eligible for additional percentage point weighting. This course meets the state framework requirements to be designated an honors class and is eligible for the additional percentage point weighting. **Possible Certification: OSHA 10