Allied Health

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

Orientation and foundation for occupations and functions across the health care cluster. Includes broad health care core standards which specify the knowledge and skills that the vast majority of health care workers should have. Prerequisite to additional courses in the Health Science Program. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

This course is intended to combine all existing courses in the Health Science Cluster to include foundational emergency skills for all Health Science Career Pathway students. This course will include certifications in: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for the Healthcare Provider; AED; bloodborne pathogen; first aid; and emergency care as outlined by an approved first aid/CPR/Bloodborne Pathogen certifying agency as put forth by the American Heart Association, National Safety Council or American Red Cross. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

An intense study of the medical language used in all health career major areas. Pronunciation, spelling and application rules of medical terminology are included.

Grade level:  10-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

This course is designed to provide knowledge of the structure and function of the human body with an emphasis on normalcy. The interactions of all body systems in maintaining homeostasis will promote an understanding of the basic human needs necessary for health maintenance. Academic knowledge from life science core content as it relates to the human body (including anatomy and physiology) are included. Laboratory activities should be a part of the course when appropriate. 

Grade level:  11-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

Allied Health Core Skills is designed to provide knowledge, concepts and psychomotor skills necessary for gainful employment as an entry-level health care worker. Assisting students in selecting a career major, classroom instruction and educational objectives are combined with learning experiences and observations and clinical rotations. This course is designed for students not enrolled in the Medicaid Nurse Aide program and who have completed Principles of Health Science and Emergency Procedures. 

Grade level:  10-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

This course prepares individuals to perform routine sports medicine-related services for the physically active. The purpose of this course is to give individuals knowledge and skills to prevent, recognize, and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illness. 

Grade level:  12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

The practicum provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the students' education objectives. Students participating in the practicum do not receive compensation.