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: 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: 12                  Credit: 1 - Full Year

RISD: CT7340D    PEIMS: N1302110

Dual Credit Fall Only

Prerequisite: Practicum in Health Science 1 Dual

Endorsement: Public Service, Multi

Advanced Course

QP: 10

This course offers an overview of the roles of various healthcare professionals, educational requirements, and key issues impacting healthcare delivery. Students will gain insight into the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for careers in the therapeutic pathway, including direct patient care, rehabilitation, and support for individuals with physical and developmental challenges. Successful completion of this course can satisfy the Health requirement for graduation. This course will be taken concurrently with Practicum in Health Science II Dual Credit during the Fall semester only at the Richardson Healthcare Careers Academy (RHCA) hospital campus. 

Grade: 11-12            Credit: 2 – full year

RISD: CT7323D         PEIMS: 13020500

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

Endorsement: PS, Multi

Advanced Course

QP - 10  

Practicum in Health Science I Dual Credit course provides advanced, hands-on experience to health science students by applying previously learned knowledge and skills in a real-world healthcare setting. Students engage in activities like clinical rotations, observe professionals, and are trained to perform administrative and clinical duties, ultimately preparing them for healthcare careers and industry-recognized certifications. 

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

Endorsement: PS, Multi

Advanced Course

QP - 10 

This is 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. This course will be taken concurrently with Principles in Therapeutic Healthcare Dual during the Fall semester only at the Richardson Healthcare Careers Academy (RHCA) hospital campus. 

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.