Principles of Health Science (PLTW)

Local Code: 9500

PEIMS: Credit 1.0 Course: Level 1

Description:  The Principles of Health Science course is designed to provide an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems of the health care industry.

Medical Terminology

Local Code: 9540 

PEIMS: 13020300 Credit 1.0 Course: Level 2

Description:  The Medical Terminology course is designed to introduce students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, singular and plural forms, and medical abbreviations. The course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology.

Anatomy and Physiology  

Local Code: 9519

PEIMS: 13020600 Credit: 1 Course: Level 3

Description: The Anatomy and Physiology course is designed for students to conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students in Anatomy and Physiology will study a variety of topics, including the structure and function of the human body and the interaction of body systems for maintaining homeostasis. Note: This course satisfies a science credit requirement for students on the Foundation High School Program.

Practicum in Health Science (Biomedical-Medical Lab)

Local Code: 9569

PEIMS: 13020500 Credits 2.0 Course: Level 4

Description: The Practicum in Health Science course is designed to give students practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience.