Health Science

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 (1 credit)
The Principles of Health Science course is designed to provide an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems of the health care industry. This course meets the Speech Requirement for HB 5.

Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12 (1 credit)
The Medical Terminology course is designed to introduce students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, singular and plural forms, and medical abbreviations. The course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology.

Grades: 11, 12 (2 credits)
Prerequisites: Principles of Health Science & Medical Terminology
While earlier courses in health science provide students with an overview of the industry, this course allows students to select and pursue a specialization. Students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop advanced clinical skills needed for specific certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Because spaces are limited, an application process is required. This class will include labs in the classroom as well as clinical internship, and completion of the clinical and written CNA exam. Students will be required to purchase a uniform, stethoscope, and watch for the course.

Grades: 10, 11, 12 (1 credit)
Prerequisites: Biology, Chemistry or IPC
The Anatomy and Physiology course is designed for students to conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students in Anatomy and Physiology will study a variety of topics, including the structure and function of the human body and the interaction of body systems for maintaining homeostasis

Grades: 11 & 12 (1 credit)
The Health Science Theory course is designed to provide for the development of advanced knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will become familiar with industry-based standards for documenting and maintaining medical information; research industry employment requirements, including education, certification, and licensing requirements; and evaluate ethical and legal responsibilities of health science professionals. Students will employ hands-on experiences for continued clinical knowledge and skill development.

Grades: 12 (2 credits)
Prerequisites: Principles of Health Science & Medical Terminology
Class held at MHS. While earlier courses in health science provide students with an overview of the industry, this course allows students to select and pursue a specialization. Students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop advanced clinical skills needed for a specific certification or licensure as an Emergency Medical Technician. Because space is limited, an application process is required. This class will include labs in the classroom, clinical internships in the Emergency Room and on the ambulance, and taking the National Registry Exam. Students will be required to purchase a uniform for the course.

Grades: 12 (2 credits)
Prerequisites: Principles of Health Science & Medical Terminology
Class held at MHS. While earlier courses in health science provide students with an overview of the industry, this course allows students to select and pursue a specialization. Students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop advanced clinical skills needed for a specific certification or licensure as a Pharmacy Technician. Because space is limited, an application process is required. This class will include labs in the classroom, and working with local pharmacies. Students may be required to purchase a uniform for the course.

Grades: 12 (2 credits)
Prerequisites: Principles of Health Science & Medical Terminology
While earlier courses in health science provide students with an overview of the industry, this
course allows students to select and pursue a specialization. Students have the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills needed for specific certification in the dental field. This class is mainly on-line and is ideally suited for students who excel in independent work. An externship with a dental office is required. Students may be required to purchase a uniform for the course.