Health Science Education

Grade Level: 10-12
Prerequisite: Health Science I
Course Description: This survey course is designed to encourage potential health care workers to investigate current and 21st century medical and health care practices using computer technology, multimedia, and visiting health care professionals. Topics include terminology, technology, math, biomedical research, ethics and legal principles, infectious diseases, forensic medicine, cell biology and cancer, biomedical research, organ transplants, and career decision-making. Work-based learning strategies include service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. Basic academic skills, employability skills, critical thinking skills, and teamwork are reinforced in this course. HOSA leadership activities provide many opportunities for practical application of instructional competencies.

Grade Level:   9-10
Course Description: 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, human needs, change, cultural awareness, communication, medical math, leadership, and career decision-making. Work-based learning strategies include service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. Basic academic skills, employability skills, critical thinking skills, teamwork, and the use of technology are reinforced in this course. HOSA leadership activities provide many opportunities for practical application of instructional competencies.

Honors available at SIHS and WIHS only
Grade Level: 10-11 Note: preferably 10th grade if taking Nursing Fundamentals in 12th grade
Prerequisite:  Health Education
Co-requisite:  Biology
Course Description: This course focuses on human anatomy, physiology and human body diseases and disorders, and biomedical therapies. Students will learn about health care 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.

Grade Level: 10-12 
Note:            11th grade if taking Nursing Fundamentals in 12th grade
Prerequisite:  Health Science I
Course Description: This course is designed to help students expand their understanding of financing and trends of health care agencies, fundamentals of wellness, legal and ethical issues, concepts of teamwork, and effective communication. Students will learn health care skills, including current CPR and first aid training. 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. 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.