Health Science Education
Course Descriptions
All courses are 1 semester, 1 credit courses unless otherwise noted. Courses can be taken for credit one time only, unless otherwise noted. Students in honors level classes will be expected to complete assignments above and beyond those of the standard level courses. Level II courses require a passing course grade and proficiency on the EOC assessment for the prerequisite or Level I course.
Foundations of Health Science F/S
Course Number: HU102X0S
This course is designed to assist potential health care workers in their role and function as health team members. Topics include terminology, the history of health care, health care agencies, ethics, legal responsibilities, careers, holistic health, health care trends, cultural awareness, communication, medical math, leadership, and career decision-making. English language arts are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. Cooperative education is not available for this course. Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills to authentic experiences.
Length of Course: 1 Unit
Recommended for Grades: 9-10
Health Science I F/S
Course Number: HU402X001
Recommendations: Biology and Health Team Relations
This course is developed to focus on human anatomy, physiology, and human body diseases and disorders, and recognizing and responding to first aid emergencies. Students will learn about healthcare careers within the context of human body systems. Projects, teamwork, and demonstrations serve as instructional strategies that reinforce the curriculum content. English language arts and science are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include service learning and job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative education are not available for this course. Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. Biology is recommended as preparation for this course.
Length of Course: 1 unit
Recommended for Grades: 10 – 11
Health Science II F/S
Course Number: HU422X001
Prerequisite: HU402X001 Health Science I
Health Science II- Honors
Course Number: HU425X001
Prerequisite: HU402X001 Health Science I
This course was developed to help students expand their understanding of the healthcare industry, including employability skills, safety and infection control procedures, and clinical skills used by allied health professionals. In addition, students will demonstrate their understanding of cardiovascular and respiratory systems by applying BLS CPR skills. Projects, teamwork, and demonstrations serve as instructional strategies to reinforce the curriculum content. English language arts and science are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include internship, mentorship, service learning, and job shadowing. Cooperative education is not available for this course. Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.
Length of Course: 1 Unit
Recommended for Grades: 11-12
CTE Advanced Studies Health Science F/S
Course Number: CS952X005
Prerequisite: Two technical credits in one Career Cluster
This culminating course is for juniors and seniors who have earned two technical credits, one of which is a completer course, in one Career Cluster. The Advanced Studies course must augment the content of the completer course and prepare students for success in transitioning to post-secondary education and future careers. Students work under the guidance of a teacher with expertise in the content of the completer course in collaboration with community members, business representatives, and other school-based personnel. The four parts of the course include writing a research paper, producing a product, developing a portfolio, and delivering a presentation. Students demonstrate their abilities to use 21st century skills. HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.
Length of Course: 1 Unit
Recommended for Grades: 12
CTE Career and College Promise F/S
Career and College Promise provides a way for any North Carolina high school student in good academic standing who meets eligibility requirements to take community college courses while still in high school. Students can combine high school and postsecondary courses to earn a credential, certificate, or diploma in a technical field and meet requirements for CTE concentration. Credit may be transferrable to another North Carolina community college, to UNC System institutions and to many of the state's independent colleges and universities. Students should work with their school counselors to determine what CTE pathways are available at their local community college or in what other ways they can access this program. If a student drops a college course after the first 10 days of the course, the student will receive a WF on their high school transcript. This will reflect as a 59% in the student's GPA.
See file below for Career and College Promise opportunities.