therapeutic 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.

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.

Medical Assisting                                

1 term-1 credit                 

Grades 11, 12

Prerequisite: Health Science Education, Anatomy & Physiology

Medical Assisting is a course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in medical assisting. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to implement communication and interpersonal skills, provide care safely, prevent emergency situations, prevent infection through infection control, and perform the skills required of a medical assistant. At the conclusion of this course and an appropriate clinical internship, students may sit for the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) exam. 

Medical Therapeutics                                 

1 term-1 credit                 

Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Health Science Education

Medical Therapeutics is an applied course designed to prepare students to pursue

careers in therapeutic and nursing services. Upon completion of this course, a proficient

student will be able to identify careers in therapeutics services; assess, monitor,

evaluate, and report patient/client health status; and identify the purpose and

components of treatments.

This class is a dual enrollment course through TCAT.

** Potential Certification in CPR

Clinical Internship Honors 

1 term-1 credit  

Grade 12

Prerequisites: Health Science Education, Medical Therapeutics.

Recommended: Biology and Chemistry

Clinical Internship is a capstone course and work-based learning experience designed to provide students with real-world application of skills and knowledge obtained in a prerequisite Health Science course. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to pursue certification in the pre-requisite course of Cardiovascular Services or Pharmacological Science once they have graduated and reached 18 years of age. Prior to beginning work at a clinical site, students must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and deemed competent in basic first aid, body mechanics, Standard Precaution guidelines, and confidentiality. Business Management & Administration concentrators may also take this course as part of a career practicum/work-based learning placement within the Health Services Administration program of study. Note: Student to teacher ratio for this course is 15:1 in a clinical setting. 

Instructor approval is necessary prior to registration and is determined by an application process. Upcoming juniors and seniors who have successfully completed prerequisites, exhibited strong personal and academic maturity, and have an earnest desire to explore a medical career are encouraged to apply. This course meets the state framework requirements to be designated an honors class and is eligible for the additional percentage point weighting.