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Intro to Health Sciences AL1/BL1
Intro to Health Sciences AL1/BL1
Course Number: CTHA5100A
Prerequisites: None Grades 9-12 1 Year, 1 Science Elective Credit
Introduction to Health Science is a two semester course. Students have the opportunity to investigate and experience an assortment health careers. The courses are taught through the major systems of the body (Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nervous, and Gastrointestinal). Students learn medicine through the basic anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the different systems. The first semester focuses on adult medicine and the second semester is Labor and Delivery and pediatric medicine.
Introduction to Health Science is a two semester course. Students have the opportunity to investigate and experience an assortment health careers. The courses are taught through the major systems of the body (Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Nervous, and Gastrointestinal). Students learn medicine through the basic anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the different systems. The first semester focuses on adult medicine and the second semester is Labor and Delivery and pediatric medicine.
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology
Course Number: CTHA5200S
Prerequisite: None Grades 9-12 Semester, 0.5 Practical Art Credit
This course will introduce the student to the structure of medical terms with emphasis on combining the most common prefixes, roots, and suffixes. It also includes terms related to body systems and medical abbreviations. Classroom structure provides accepted pronunciation of terms and their use in the healthcare setting.
This course will introduce the student to the structure of medical terms with emphasis on combining the most common prefixes, roots, and suffixes. It also includes terms related to body systems and medical abbreviations. Classroom structure provides accepted pronunciation of terms and their use in the healthcare setting.
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology
Course Number: CTHA5201A
Prerequisite: Final Grade of C or higher in both semesters of Biology or Honors BiologyGrades 11-12 1 Year, 1 Science Credit
In anatomy and physiology you will study the most amazing organism of all---yourself! You will explore the structures and processes that make the human body so unique. You will have the opportunity to learn how the systems of the body work together to maintain health. Activities in this class include dissections, projects, presentations, and guest speakers. This class is for students who may be interested in a medical career, are athletes, or are just curious about what makes their body “tick”! HEAR, NCAA
In anatomy and physiology you will study the most amazing organism of all---yourself! You will explore the structures and processes that make the human body so unique. You will have the opportunity to learn how the systems of the body work together to maintain health. Activities in this class include dissections, projects, presentations, and guest speakers. This class is for students who may be interested in a medical career, are athletes, or are just curious about what makes their body “tick”! HEAR, NCAA
Capstone - Health Science
Capstone - Health Science
Course Number: CAP5531S
Prerequisites: Grades 12 Year, 1.0 Practical Art Credit
The Heath Science Capstone is a year long certification program for seniors that are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Listed below are the certifications available:
- Must be a senior
- Mandatory courses: HSA1 & HSAB1, Medical Terminology, and Anatomy & Physiology
- Recommended course: Chemistry
- Approval for entry by Mr. Yerger
- Please Note: There are only 20 spots available for this course each year. Grades in the prerequisite courses will be considered if more than 20 applicant apply for the program. If grades are proportionately equal, then chemistry will be the tie breaker.
The Heath Science Capstone is a year long certification program for seniors that are interested in pursuing a career in healthcare. Listed below are the certifications available:
- Basic life Support (BLS)
- Phlebotomy (National Certification)
- CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant/State of Colorado)
- PCT (Patient Care Technician/National Certification)
- QMAP (Qualified Medication Administration Person/State of Colorado Qualifications)
Medical Assistant
Medical Assistant
Course Number: MA2026
Prerequisites: Grades 12 36 Weeks & Internship, 1.0 Science Credit
Prerequisites for the Program:○ Students must be within 12 months of graduation in order to take the National HealthcareAssociation (NHA) examination for their MA certificate.○ MA Internship hours must be met at a third party facility for students that are 18 y/o.• Students must have passed with at least a C in the following courses: Introduction to HealthScience (1st and 2nd semester), Medical Terminology (can be taken concurrently), and Anatomyand Physiology (can be taken concurrently). All applicants must be able to speak, read, andunderstand English• National Healthcare Association (NHA) Testing Requirements• Students may not miss more than 2 days of class per semester, regardless of reason; otherwise,students will not be eligible for MA course completion.• Students must make-up the lost school days during an alternative time with the instructor.• Students will have to spend a day during fall break and spring break for extended instruction to meet hours necessary for course completion.
MA Clinicals/Internship: • Students that are eligible for internship hours will be assigned to various healthcare facilities through D49 partnerships. Workman’s compensation and extra liability insurance from Falcon School District 49 will cover students in third party facilities. If the third party entity provides payment for the internship, then the workman’s compensation will be provided by the third party entity.
Prerequisites for the Program:○ Students must be within 12 months of graduation in order to take the National HealthcareAssociation (NHA) examination for their MA certificate.○ MA Internship hours must be met at a third party facility for students that are 18 y/o.• Students must have passed with at least a C in the following courses: Introduction to HealthScience (1st and 2nd semester), Medical Terminology (can be taken concurrently), and Anatomyand Physiology (can be taken concurrently). All applicants must be able to speak, read, andunderstand English• National Healthcare Association (NHA) Testing Requirements• Students may not miss more than 2 days of class per semester, regardless of reason; otherwise,students will not be eligible for MA course completion.• Students must make-up the lost school days during an alternative time with the instructor.• Students will have to spend a day during fall break and spring break for extended instruction to meet hours necessary for course completion.
MA Clinicals/Internship: • Students that are eligible for internship hours will be assigned to various healthcare facilities through D49 partnerships. Workman’s compensation and extra liability insurance from Falcon School District 49 will cover students in third party facilities. If the third party entity provides payment for the internship, then the workman’s compensation will be provided by the third party entity.
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