Health Science Courses

Grade: 9            Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7339      PEIMS: 13020200

            CT7339D – Dual Credit

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: PS (Multidisciplinary Dual Credit ONLY)

Advanced Course – Dual Credit Spring Semester

QP - 10 Dual Credit Spring Semester

This course is designed exclusively for PTECH Health Science students working toward a Level 1 Certificate/Associate Degree in Patient Care Tech or EMT Certification. 

Principles of Health Science provides an overview

of therapeutic, diagnostic, environmental, and informational systems in the healthcare industry. The course focuses on health career exploration, leadership development, ethical and legal responsibilities, health care history, and economics, as well as client care, safety, first aid, and CPR. It prepares students for clinical or work-based experience in health care and satisfies the 0.5 Health credit graduation requirement.

Grade: 10-12           Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7332 D    PEIMS: 13020400

Prerequisite: Required – Principles of Health Science Recommended - Co-Enrollment Anatomy and Physiology

Endorsement: PS

Advanced Course 

QP - 10 

This course is designed to develop health care specific knowledge and skills utilizing the following components: effective communications leadership, ethical and legal responsibilities, disease prevention, client care, safety, career opportunities, first aid, and CPR.  Health Science prepares the student for the transition to clinical or work based experiences in health care using classroom and pre-employment laboratory instruction. This course can satisfy the Health .5 credit graduation requirement.

Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 - full year

RISD: CT7321 PEIMS: 13020410

Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science, Biology

Endorsement: Public Service

This course is designed to develop health care specific knowledge and skills utilizing the following components; effective communications leadership, ethical and legal responsibilities, disease prevention, client care, safety, career opportunities, first aid, and CPR. Health Science prepares the student for the transition to clinical- or work-based experiences in health care using classroom and pre-employment laboratory instruction. This course can satisfy the Health .5 graduation requirement.

Grade: 10-12               Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT4407       PEIMS: 13020600

              WT4407 (RHS Magnet ONLY)

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry (students may be co-enrolled in Chemistry)

Endorsement: PS, Multi

Advanced Course

NCAA Approved

UIL Exempt Course

In this class students will conduct field and laboratory investigations, use scientific methods and equipment during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students will study a variety of topics that include structures and functions of organs and systems and their interactions with each other and their environment, and body processes that maintain homeostasis.  This course can count as a science credit.

Grade: 10   Credit: 1 - full year

RISD: CT7340 Fall   PEIMS: N1302110

        CT7340D (Dual Credit) spring

Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science

Endorsement: Public Service

Successful completion of this course can satisfy the Health requirement for graduation.

Principles of Therapeutic Healthcare is an introductory course for students who are interested in pursuing careers within the therapeutic pathway of the healthcare industry. Principles of Therapeutic Healthcare will provide students with an overview of the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with careers within the therapeutic pathway of the health care industry. These careers include direct patient care jobs, rehabilitation, and jobs caring for individuals with physical and developmental delays.

Grade: 11-12            Credit: 2 – full year

RISD: CT7323 D         PEIMS: 13020500

Prerequisite: Health Science Theory Dual Credit, co-enrollment in Health Science Theory/Clinical 

Endorsement: PS, Multi

Advanced Course

QP - 10  

The practicum courses in health Science offer a wide range of health science experiences for students. Students in this course will select and pursue a wide range of health science career specializations that will lead to certifications in their particular interest fields. Students may select from a wide range of specific health careers such as but not limited to, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy Tech, EKG Tech, Patient Care Tech, Physical Therapy Aide, Nursing Assistant, Medical Administrative Assistant, Billing and Coding Assistant, Pharmacy Assistant, etc. 

This course will take place at the Healthcare Careers Academy (RHCA) hospital campus.

Grade: 12                     Credit: 2 – full year

RISD: CT7334D           PEIMS: 13020510

Prerequisite: Practicum in Health Science 1 Dual Credit, Health Science Theory/Clinical

Endorsement: PS, Multi

Advanced Course

QP - 10 

An occupationally specific course designed to provide knowledge and skill for certification or licensure in an allied health career.  Students develop advanced clinical skill necessary for employment in the health care industry.  The course may be taught by different methodologies such as pre-employment lab, cooperative education, or an occupationally specific course with clinical training at area hospitals or other health care facility. 

Grade: 12                     Credit: 3 – full year

RISD: CT7343           PEIMS: 13020515

Prerequisite: Dual Credit Prac. Health Sci. I, EKG Certification

Endorsement: PS, Multi

Advanced Course

QP: 5 (beginning with 24-25 freshmen and beyond)

This course is designed to equip students with knowledge, technical skills, and work habits required for an entry-level position as an Emergency Medical Technician. A strong emphasis is placed on ethics, accountability, professionalism, and the individual's commitment to pursue lifelong personal and professional development. In addition, students are expected to sit for the National Registry EMT Certification exam at the end of the school year. 

This course will take place at the Healthcare Careers Academy (RHCA) hospital campus. 

Time outside of class will be required to complete 100+ clinical hours.