Biomedical Sciences

Foundation of Health Science

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. 

Principles of Biomedical Science

Pre-requisites: Foundations of Health Science and Biology 

A one-credit course that involves the study of human medicine, research processes, and an introduction to bioinformatics. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions. 

Human Body Systems

Prerequisite: Principles of Biomedical (PLTW)

A one-credit course that focuses on human physiology: how the body systems work together to maintain internal balance and good health.

Health Science Internship

Pre-requisites: Foundations of Health Science + one additional Health Science Academy elective; recommended for 12th grade students

A one-credit course focusing on basic knowledge and skills necessary for beginning health care workers. Health Science Internship reinforces and applies knowledge learned in classroom and laboratory settings. Content Standards 1,3,4,5,6, and 9 must be taught for this one-credit course.

Patient Care Program

Foundation of Health Science

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. 

Medical Terminology

Pre-requisites: Foundation of Health Science 

A one-credit course designed for students to develop health care-specific knowledge for a career in the medical field. The course uses an integrated approach for teaching the language by incorporating medical terminology with anatomy and physiology and the disease process 

Patient Care Technician

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

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.

Health Science Internship

Pre-requisites: Foundations of Health Science + one additional Health Science Academy elective; recommended for 12th grade students

A one-credit course focusing on basic knowledge and skills necessary for beginning health care workers. Health Science Internship reinforces and applies knowledge learned in classroom and laboratory settings. Content Standards 1,3,4,5,6, and 9 must be taught for this one-credit course.

Sports Medicine Program

Foundation of Health Science

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 Fundamentals

Sports Medicine Intermediates is a one credit course that will provide

Health Science Internship

Pre-requisites: Foundations of Health Science + one additional Health Science Academy elective; recommended for 12th grade students

A one-credit course focusing on basic knowledge and skills necessary for beginning health care workers. Health Science Internship reinforces and applies knowledge learned in classroom and laboratory settings. Content Standards 1,3,4,5,6, and 9 must be taught for this one-credit course.