This course provides students with the basics for high school success and the concepts leading to a greater understanding of health sciences as well as the professions of health sciences. Students explore concepts related to health care ethics, professions, basic skills of communication, and foundational physiological concepts. Content taught will also help students learn about pathways that lead to applied health occupations. Students will be exposed to careers in health sciences through speakers, job shadow opportunities, service work to better understand the health care needs of our diverse community, and field trips to community colleges, or universities. The course culminates in a health science leadership project and is part of the Health Science career learning area.

0.5 credits and can be taken from 9th - 12th grade

No prerequisites

Anatomy and Physiology is a lab-based study of human structure and function. It is designed for students interested in medical, health, or fitness-related careers. The anatomy and physiology of each system are explored through labs, dissections, case studies, activities, and the use of the Anatomy in Clay system. Students will receive one science credit by successfully completing this course.

Health Sciences 1 is designed for students interested in medical, health science, or fitness-related careers. The curriculum includes First Aid/CPR/AED certification through the American Red Cross, opportunities to explore health science careers through speakers, field trips, job shadows, and hospital volunteering. Students learn theories of health behavior and apply them to an advocacy project using data and best practices. Each semester students complete a final that requires documentation, research, and presentation of the project. A focus on professional skills is included in daily activities.

2.0 credits, blocked/co-taught course and can be taken from 11th - 12th grade

No prerequisites

This is the culmination course for the Health Sciences pathway. This course will focus in greater depth on the body systems and medical terminology. A focus on professional skills and post-secondary preparation is included in daily activities. Students are required to complete an experiential learning opportunity in the health science field as well as a service project, a compilation of a body of evidence, and a research paper. This course meets senior project requirements.

2.0 credits, blocked/co-taught course and can be taken during 12th grade

Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology & Health Sciences I

A certified clinical medical assistant (CCMA) is a medical assistant who has gone further in their career by qualifying for certification. Medical assistants fulfill both clinical and administrative tasks at hospitals, physicians’ offices, and other medical settings. In comparison, CCMA responsibilities focus more on the clinical side of these tasks. These may include measuring patients’ vital signs, recording their medical histories, preparing examination rooms, disinfecting medical instruments, drawing blood, giving injections, and administering medication. All of this is usually done under the supervision of a physician. You may also work closely with the physician and aid him or her during patient examinations by acting as another set of hands. Century Health Science is offering this as a one credit course. Students may complete a clinical rotation. This course meets senior project requirements. May be taken concurrently with Health Science 2.

1.0 credit and can be taken during 12th grade

Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology & Health Sciences I