This pathway prepares scholars, under the supervision of physicians and other healthcare professionals, to draw blood samples from patients using a variety of intrusive procedures. Includes instruction in basic vascular anatomy and physiology, blood physiology, skin puncture techniques, venipuncture, venous specimen collection and handling safety and sanitation procedures, and applicable standards and regulations.
Example Careers: Medical Lab Tech, Phlebotomist
Pathway Course Sequence
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: .50
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.
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Grade level: 9-12
Credit: .50
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
The internship provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the students' education objectives in the area of Medical Laboratory Aide/Phlebotomist. Students participating in internship for CTE courses provide supervised work-site experience for high school students who are enrolled in a capstone course associated with their identified career pathway. Internship experiences consist of a combination of classroom instruction and field experiences. A student receiving pay for an intern experience is one who is participating in an experience that lasts a trimester/semester or longer and has an established employee-employer relationship. A non-paid internship affects those students who participate on a short-term basis (trimester/semester or less).
Elective Courses
Grade level: 12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
The internship provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the students’ education objectives. Work-based learning is designed to complement classroom instruction. Students will be required to follow program and agency requirements for attendance and health screenings. These may include but are not limited to drug screens, TB (tuberculin) skin tests, and immunization certificates.
Industry Certification Opportunities
NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
Course descriptions: https://kecs.education.ky.gov/public/coursesearch