Health Science Education
Health Science Education
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Health Science Education provides a comprehensive program to meet present and projected needs in the healthcare industry. Curriculum concepts incorporate technological advances to motivate students and prepare them to pursue a career as a future health professional. Emphasis is placed on the various domains of healthcare and related skills such as employability, prevention (wellness), diagnostics, therapeutics, and rehabilitation. Students are encouraged to pursue work-based learning opportunities that include job shadowing, internships, and apprenticeships to support their areas of interest in healthcare.
Health Science Education provides a comprehensive program to meet present and projected needs in the healthcare industry. Curriculum concepts incorporate technological advances to motivate students and prepare them to pursue a career as a future health professional. Emphasis is placed on the various domains of healthcare and related skills such as employability, prevention (wellness), diagnostics, therapeutics, and rehabilitation. Students are encouraged to pursue work-based learning opportunities that include job shadowing, internships, and apprenticeships to support their areas of interest in healthcare.
SkillsUSA is the premier student leadership organization in the country with over 300,000 members nationwide. SkillsUSA-NC offers many activities to enrich our students, advisors, and professional members throughout the year. The activities include professional and leadership development conferences, competitions that measure both technical and employability skills, and opportunities for scholarships, employment, networking, and competitive skills. Leadership events are held for regional, state, national, and international levels.
SkillsUSA is the premier student leadership organization in the country with over 300,000 members nationwide. SkillsUSA-NC offers many activities to enrich our students, advisors, and professional members throughout the year. The activities include professional and leadership development conferences, competitions that measure both technical and employability skills, and opportunities for scholarships, employment, networking, and competitive skills. Leadership events are held for regional, state, national, and international levels.
Courses offered at Pamlico County High School
Courses offered at Pamlico County High School
Health Science 1
Health Science 1
Course Description: Designed for students interested in pursuing health care careers or learning about the human body. This course focuses on human anatomy, physiology, human body diseases and disorders, medical mathematics, and biomedical therapies. Students will learn about health care careers within the context of human body systems. Students will earn First Aid certification. Community service hours will be required.
Prerequisite: None
Aligned Student Organization: SkillsUSA
Aligned Industry Credentials: First Aid
Health Science 2
Health Science 2
Course Description: Understand the healthcare industry, including employability skills, cultural awareness, safety, and infection control procedures used by healthcare professionals. Develop an understanding of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to apply knowledge and skills toward earning industry recognized credentials. Demonstrate understanding of curriculum content through projects, collaborations, and teamwork. Gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials for careers in the Healthcare Professional pathway.
Prerequisite: Health Science 1
Aligned Student Organization: SkillsUSA
Aligned Industry Credentials:
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