Health Science ~ Sports Medicine

Foundation of Health Science (Must take this course first before any other courses.)

Pre-requisites: None

A one-credit foundational course that introduces students to integrated academics, employability and career development skills, legal and ethical issues, communications, safety, and life skills. This course is a prerequisite to all courses in the Health Science cluster. This course can count as the .5 credit in Health Education.

Sports Medicine Fundamentals

Pre-requisites: Foundation of Health Science

Sports Medicine Fundamentals is a one credit course that will provide an overview of the field of sports medicine as well as expose students to fundamental skills. The importance of legal and ethical concerns will be emphasized. Students will learn about career opportunities, medical terminology, safety, assessment and emergency preparedness in sports medicine.

Sports Medicine Intermediate

Pre-requisites: Foundation of Health Science & Sports Medicine

Sports Medicine Intermediate is a one credit course that teaches fundamental skills to include therapeutic exercise regimens within the field of sports medicine. Students will explore the study of sports medicine and the relationship to risk management and injury prevention. Students will demonstrate an understanding of anatomy and physiology, with emphasis on the musculoskeletal system. The importance of health promotion, wellness, injury and disease prevention will be emphasized. Students will examine sports medicine facilities, policies, procedures, and protocols utilized in patient care. Career and technical student organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Sports Medicine Advance

Pre-requisites: Foundation of Health Science & Sports Medicine & Sports Medicine Int.

Sports Medicine Advanced is a one credit course with strong emphasis on musculoskeletal injuries as well as the psychological and sociological responses to injuries and illness. Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills, patient care skills related to prevention, rehabilitation, and management, and communicate appropriate outcomes through oral and written communication. Course content will include an understanding of basic pathophysiology, kinesiology, and principles of treatment. An analysis of a variety of health situations involved in the sports medicine pathway will be conducted through project based learning, laboratory, simulation, and clinical experiences. Career and technical student organizations are integral, co-curricular components of each career and technical education course. These organizations serve as a means to enhance classroom instruction while helping students develop leadership abilities, expand workplace-readiness skills, and broaden opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Health Science ~ Nursing & Pharmacy

Therapeutic Services

Pre-requisites: Foundation of Health Science

A one-credit course that introduces students to occupations and functions in the therapeutic services pathways. Careers in this area include nursing, medicine, physical therapy, surgical technology, respiratory therapy, emergency medical technician, and more.

Human Body Structures & Functions

Pre-requisites: Foundation of Health Science

A one-credit course designed to help students learn care content that emphasizes the structure and functions of cells, tissues, organs, organization of the human body systems, and medical terminology. Scientific processes, problem-based learning and critical thinking are integral parts of the course.

Pharmacy Tech

Pre-requisites: Foundations of Health Science, Therapeutic Services, & Human Body Structures & Func.

A one-credit course that introduces students to the pharmaceutical profession. The course covers content related to the history of medicine, mathematics, technology, legal issues, and technical skills.

Patient Care Technician

Pre-requisites: Foundation of Health Science ; recommended for 12th grade students only

Patient Care Technician is a one credit course that provides students the opportunity to become effective and efficient multi-skilled healthcare providers. Students will develop a working knowledge of advanced patient care skills, vital signs, 12-lead EKG’s, oxygen therapy, basic phlebotomy via simulation, and specimen collection and processing.