Health Sciences

 Grade 10th, 11th, 12th

Length Year

Credit Health 0.5 & CTE 0.5

Fees $10

Description

This class will explore health and medical careers in addition to the study of health and Human Bio. Class enrollment recommended for 10th graders. Must complete full year class to receive health credit.

Grade 11th, 12th

Length Semester (2-hr block)

Credit CTE

Fees $85 testing fee; $10 class fee

Requirements

Must be 16 years old; seasonal flu vaccination; blood pressure cuff & stethoscope

Description

The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course is a state approved hands-on entry level nursing course that may lead to CNA certification. The class covers a broad range of topics ranging from how to bathe a patient to positioning a patient properly. You will learn basic nursing skills such as activities of daily living (ADLs), vital signs, and understanding patient's rights. The class includes clinical time (24 hours) at a long term care facility. You will have the opportunity during clinical time to apply the skills you will learn during your lecture and skills training. The certification exam will be taken upon completion of the course. Completion of this course and CNA certification will prepare you for employment in the nursing field and/or higher education. It is recommended that Medical Terminology be taken prior to the CNA course.

Comments

Recommended completion of Medical Terminology & MAP

Grade 11th, 12th

Length Year

Credit CTE  WSU AT 2175 3 credits

Fees $10

Description

Welcome to Exercise Science/Sports Medicine, where we embark on a comprehensive exploration of the dynamic intersection between the human body and physical activity. This course is a gateway to understanding the intricacies of exercise science, covering detailed anatomy and physiology that underpin human movement. Dive into the realm of sports medicine as we explore exercise injury evaluation, management, and rehabilitation strategies. Whether you aspire to be a fitness professional, athletic trainer, or healthcare practitioner, this course equips you with the knowledge and practical skills essential for a successful journey in the field of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine. 

Comments

Recommended completion of Intro to Health Science or MAP

Grade 12th

Length Year (2 periods)

Credit CTE or 3rd year Science  WSU HTHS 1110 4 credits & WSU HTHS 1111 4 credits

Fee $24+ Visible Body Courseware; $15 optional printed study guide (students have free access to the digital version); $10 lab fee

Description

This full year course earns up to 8 WSU credits (4 for HTHS 1110 & 4 for HTHS 1111). This course fulfills WSU's Life Sciences requirement, Biomedical Core requirement, and it's a prerequisite Anatomy & Physiology course for all Allied Health Professions. This course teaches the fundamentals of Anatomy & Physiology that are required for further studies in Nursing, Athletic Training, Medical School, Allied Health, and related disciplines. It's an integrated approach to the basic concepts of chemistry, cells, microbiology, human anatomy and physiology. Class is taught one period every day. Earns 2.0 CTE credit.

Comments

WSU credit Completion of MAP strongly recommended. Up to 8 WSU credits. Completion/enrollment in Medical Terminology highly recommended.