Health Science & Electives

Health Science (Blended) (10-12) 5704

Blended Health covers the same topics and standards as the traditional IB MYP Health Science course with a combination of online-learning and face-to-face instruction. Students typically meet face-to-face 1-2 times per week. Most content and instruction is delivered online via Schoology. Assignments can be completed and turned in electronically. The amount of time spent, workload and rigor will be equal to that of the traditional course. A blended course provides digital content and flexibility which fits the learning style of some students better than traditional courses and is a format frequently used in college. Blended courses are for students who are self-motivated, independent workers, effective communicators, good time-managers, and have solid technology skills. These students must also have internet access outside of school. This course is an option for students who have a difficult time scheduling traditional Health Science into their daily schedule. The music department works cooperatively with the health department to ensure that students can be enrolled in Blended Health and still continue with their two music courses.

Health Careers Investigation (11-12)

5702

Prerequisite: Health Science

This course will provide an elective credit, not a health credit for graduation.

Health Careers Investigation is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in health care. The purpose of this course is to expose students to several different health care occupations by investigating career details. Students also reach several of the National Healthcare Skill Standards in preparation for work in the healthcare field. Topics include legal and ethical issues in healthcare, medical terminology, safety in health care occupations, vital signs, body systems and basic first aid, CPR and AED training. Units are designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and core skills required for many different health care occupations. The course also presents information regarding post-high school education needs for many health careers and the schools that offer such programs.