Health Science Pathway

INTRODUCTORY LEVEL

Intro to Health Care (Health Science IA) 

Duration: 0.5 credit

Prerequisites: 9th grade

This course provides students with the basic knowledge of health/wellness professionals in private business and industry, community organizations, and health care settings, as well as job opportunities, wage, and duties. This class includes instruction in personal health, community health and welfare, nutrition, epidemiology, disease prevention, fitness and exercise, and health behaviors that are associated with various health careers.

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Chemistry 

Duration: 1.0 credit

Prerequisites: 10th grade

Chemistry course involves studying the composition, properties, and reactions of substances. This course explores concepts related to the solids, liquids, and gases, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction reactions, and atomic structure. Chemical formulas, equations, and nuclear reactions are also studied.

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TECHNICAL LEVEL

Nutrition and Wellness (Foods and Nutrition)

Duration: 0.5 credit

Prerequisites: None

This course will examine components of interpersonal and intrapersonal well-being. Students will prepare for careers related to nutrition and wellness concepts by taking an in-depth look at various types of diets, nutrition information, and disease prevention to identify and apply healthy practices for a lifetime of wellness. Additionally, students will explore a variety of physical activities.

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Anatomy and Physiology 

Duration: 1.0 credit Prerequisites: Environmental Science or Biology (or concurrently with teacher approval)

Anatomy and Physiology is a 1-credit course that is the study of the function, structure, and interrelationships of the various systems of the human body. To understand the structural and functional systems of the human body, students will learn about terminology, body plan and organization, histology, the integumentary system, the skeletal system, the muscular system, the nervous system, special senses, the endocrine system, the cardiovascular system, lymphatic system, immunity, the respiratory system, the digestive system, metabolism, the urinary system, and the reproductive system. Special attention should be given to health careers, related technical skills, and technology associated with these professions.

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Pharmacology 

Duration: 0.5 credit 

Prerequisites: Grade 11 Online Course through Barton

Community College 

Pharmacology courses involve a study of how humans can be changed by chemical substances, especially by the actions of drugs and other substances used to treat disease. Basic concepts of physiology, pathology, biochemistry, and bacteriology are typically brought into play as students examine the effects of drugs and their mechanisms of action.

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Medical Terminology A 

Duration: 0.5 credit

Prerequisites: 11th grade Online Course through Barton Community College

In Medical Terminology, Students learn how to identify medical terms by analyzing their components. This course emphasizes defining medical prefixes, root words, suffixes, and abbreviations. The primary focus is on developing both oral and written skills in the language used to communicate within health care professions.

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Emergency Medical Tech 

Duration: 0.5 credit

Prerequisite: Must be 18 to take state certification exam

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification. Classroom instruction includes the roles, attitudes and conduct, well-being, and possible medical/legal issues of the EMT provider. Anatomy and physiology, vital signs, assessing the patient, lifting/moving patients, managing the airway, communicating, documenting, and basic operations and procedures are among the demonstrated knowledge and skills in this course.

This class is taught outside the school day by Hutchinson Community College.

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APPLICATION LEVEL

Certified Nursing Assistant 

Duration: 0.5 credit Prerequisites: 11th grade & Intro to Health Care

Online Course through Barton Community College 

A program that prepares students to perform routine nursing-related services to patients in hospitals or long-term care facilities, under the training and supervision of an approved teacher, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse. This class results in the opportunity to test for KS certification in CNA.

This class results in the opportunity to test for KS certification in CNA and 5 hours of college credit from BCCC.

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Certified Medication Aide 

Duration: 0.5 credit 

Prerequisites: Grade 11 Online Course through Barton

Community College 

This course includes the development of knowledge related to many commonly prescribed medications. Students will learn the classification, side effects and techniques of administration, including preparation and accurate distribution of medications. Safe administration of oral medications is discussed and demonstrated. Students who are 18 years of age prior to the end of the course will be prepared to take the Kansas CMA examination

This class results in the opportunity to test for KS certification in CMA.

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Phlebotomy Technician 

Duration: 0.5 credit 

Prerequisites: Grade 11 Online Course through Barton Community College 

Students acquire knowledge, skills, and experiences related to the drawing of blood and typically learn about such topics as infection control, sterilization practices, medical/hospital procedures and environments, diagnostic procedures, and the process of drawing blood.

This class results in the opportunity to test for KS certification as a Phlebotomy Technician.

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Health Care Work Experience (Health Science IV) 

Duration: 1.0 credit

Prerequisites:11th grade & Intro to Health Care

Health Career Workplace Experience provides students with Professional Learning Experiences (PLE) to gain extensive knowledge of health/wellness professionals in private/public industry, community organizations, and health care settings, as well as job opportunities, wage, and duties. Students will gain extensive knowledge in selected areas of health care, specific occupations, skills set, educational requirements, credentials/licensure, and daily routines by participating in Job Shadows or Internships. This class includes instruction in specific skill sets related to health occupations, research on emerging trends, exploration of daily routines, understanding code of ethics, patient rights, standards and regulations, safety, and legal requirements. Collaboration with local healthcare professionals, organizations and businesses is highly encouraged to offer PLE with documentation of the student experience. Students must complete a minimum of one (1) rotation during the course that encompass occupations representing one or more of the following:  Diagnostic Services, Therapeutic Services, Health Informatics, Support Services and Biotechnology.

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