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.

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.

Medical Therapeutics

1 term-1 credit

Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Health Science Education

This course provides knowledge and skills to maintain or change to the health status of an individual over time. This could include careers such as, dental, dietetics, medical assistants, home health, nursing, pharmacy, respiratory, social work, nutritionist, physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, veterinarian, gerontology service provider, medical practice owner, attorney for health care, and others.

Medical Therapeutics Honors

1 term-1 credit

Grades 10, 11, 12

Prerequisite: Health Science Education

This course provides knowledge and skills to maintain or change to the health status of an individual over time. This could include careers such as, dental, dietetics, medical assistants, home health, nursing, pharmacy, respiratory, social work, nutritionist, physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, veterinarian, gerontology service provider, medical practice owner, attorney for health care, and others. **Potential Certification Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Clinical Internship Honors

1 term-1 credit

Grade 12

Prerequisites: Health Science Education, Medical Therapeutics.

Required: Students registered for Clinical Internship must also register for Nursing Education.

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. **Possible OSHA 10 certification.