Health Science Courses

Grade: 9-12            Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7339      PEIMS: 13020200

            CT7339D – Dual Credit

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: PS (Multidisciplinary Dual Credit ONLY)

Advanced Course – Dual Credit ONLY

QP - 10 (Dual Credit only)

This course is designed to give an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, environmental, and informational systems of the health care industry.  Principles of Health Science focuses on health careers, exploration, leadership development, ethical and legal responsibilities, the history of health care, and economics of health care as well as in specific areas as client care, safety, first aid, and CPR.  This course also prepares the student for the transition to clinical or work-based experience in the health care field and satisfies the .5 Health credit graduation requirement.

Grade: 10-12           Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT7332         PEIMS: 13020400

            CT7332D – Dual Credit

Prerequisite: Recommended – Principles of Health Science and Biology

Endorsement: PS

Advanced Course – Dual Credit ONLY

QP - 10 (Dual Credit only)

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: 11-12            Credit: 2 – full year

RISD: CT7323 D         PEIMS: 13020500

Prerequisite: Health Science Theory

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. The course may be taught in a two-block or three-block setting dependent upon student schedules and internship partner and certificate requirements.

Grade: 12                     Credit: 2 – full year

RISD: CT7334D           PEIMS: 13020510

Prerequisite: Practicum in Health Science

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: 10-12               Credit: 1 – full year

RISD: CT4407       PEIMS: 13020600

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry/IPC/Physics

Endorsement: PS, Multi

Advanced 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: 9-10 Credit: 1 - full year

RISD: CT7911 PEIMS: N1302092

Prerequisite: None

Endorsement: STEM

Berkner High School ONLY

Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. They determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person and investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person's life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, medicine, research processes, and bioinformatics.

Grade: 11 Credit: 1 - full year

RISD: CT7324D PEIMS: 13021015

Prerequisite:

Endorsement: Public Safety

The medical assistant course provides students with the knowledge and skills to pursue a career as a medical assistant and to improve college and career readiness. Students will obtain communication skills, clinical ethics knowledge, safety awareness, and information related to medical assisting career opportunities. 

Grade: 12 Credit: 2 - full year

RISD:  CT7321D PEIMS: 13020410 

Prerequisite:

Endorsement: Public Services

Advanced Course

This course is designed to provide for the development of advanced knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will employ hands on experiences for continued knowledge and skill development. Prerequisites include Dual Credit Medical Assistant and Dual Credit Principles of Therapeutic Healthcare. 

Grade: 12                     Credit: 3 – full year

RISD: CT7343           PEIMS: 13020515

Prerequisite: Dual Credit Prac. Health Sci. I

Endorsement: PS, Multi

Advanced Course

QP: 5

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 who successfully complete the course and graduate may have the opportunity to sit for the Emergency Medical Technician Certification.

Time outside of class may be required to complete clinical hours.

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: 10-12        Credit: 1 – 1 semester

RISD: CT4409       PEIMS: 13020700

Prerequisite: 2 credit science

Endorsement: STEM, PS, Multi

Advanced course

NCAA Approved

In Medical Microbiology, students conduct field and laboratory investigations, use scientific methods and equipment during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students study a variety of topics that includes: the relationship between microbes and health maintenance, and the role of microbes in infectious diseases.  This course can count as a science credit. 

Grade: 10-12 Credit: 1 - one semester

RISD: CT4410 PEIMS: 13020800

Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry

Endorsement: Pub. Svcs., STEM

Berkner High School ONLY

The Pathophysiology course is  designed for students to conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students in Pathophysiology will study disease processes and how humans are affected. Emphasis is placed on prevention and treatment of disease. Students will differentiate between normal and abnormal physiology. This course can count as a science credit.