Healthcare & Human Services

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• Grade: 9-11
• Prerequisite: None – Due to limited class enrollment, seniors may not register for this class. Supply kit required

The first level of cosmetology that prepares students with work-related skills for advancement into the Design Principles of Cosmetology course. Content provides students the opportunity to acquire basic fundamental skills in both theory and practical applications of leadership and interpersonal skill development. Content stresses safety, environmental issues, and protection of the public and designers as integrated with principles of hair design, nail structure, and cosmetic procedures. Laboratory facilities and experiences simulate those found in the cosmetology industry.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• Grade: 10-12
• Prerequisite: Cosmetology 1 with a minimum of B & teacher approval; supply kit required.

The second level of cosmetology prepares students for work-related skills and advancement into the Chemistry of Cosmetology course. Content provides students the opportunity to acquire knowledge and skills in both theory and practical application. Advanced knowledge and skills in hair design, nail artistry, and cosmetic applications will be enhanced in a laboratory setting, which duplicates cosmetology industry standards. Upon completion and acquisition of 300 hours, students are eligible to take the Tennessee Board of Cosmetology Shampoo examination for a Tennessee Shampoo Technician License.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• Grade: 10-12
• Prerequisite: Cosmetology 2 with a minimum of B & teacher approval.

The advanced level of cosmetology prepares students to perform work-related services using chemicals in the cosmetology industry. Content provides students the opportunity to acquire foundation skills in both theory and practical applications. Laboratory facilities and experiences will be used to simulate cosmetology work experiences. Students completing this portion of the course of cosmetology will acquire the necessary hours to transfer to a post-secondary course of study to complete the hours needed to be eligible to take the Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology examination for the Tennessee Cosmetology License. Upon completion and acquisition of 300 hours, students are eligible to take the Tennessee State Board of Cosmetology Shampooing examination for a Shampoo Technician License.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• Grade: 9-10
• Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in most recent science course. Students interested in advancing in the Health Science Cluster should have a minimum grade of C to advance.

Health Science Education is the beginning course in the Health Science Cluster. Students will discover the wide variety of career choices available in healthcare and learn the qualities they need to achieve success in a healthcare career choice. The class introduces basic anatomy, legal aspects, infection control, and other related topics.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• Grade: 10-12
• Prerequisite: Health Science Education; students must make minimum grade of C in this class to advance.

Medical Therapeutics is an applied course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in Therapeutic services. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to identify careers in therapeutics services; assess, monitor, evaluate, and report patient/client health status; and identify the purpose and components of treatments. Examples of therapeutic careers; Anesthesiologists, Athletic Trainers, Audiologists. Dental assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dermatologists, Exercise Physiologists, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Neurologists, Nurse practitioners, Occupational Therapist, Ophthalmologists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Respiratory Therapist, Surgeons and Veterinarians.
Medical therapeutics is the second or third course in Therapeutic services and Nursing services program of study.

NOTE THAT STUDENTS CAN TAKE EITHER HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OR HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS TO COUNT FOR THIS CREDIT.

• One Semester (spring only)
• 2 blocks, 4 credits
• EPSO
• Grade: 12
• Prerequisite: Health Science Education, Medical Therapeutics and Anatomy & Physiology with a minimum grade of C. Must be 18 years old within 90 days of course completion. Must submit online application.

This course prepares students for careers in prehospital emergency medicine. Proficient students will learn about EMS careers, workforce safety, legal and ethical guidelines, and apply anatomy and physiology to injuries. The course includes 60 hours of clinical ride time with Washington County/Johnson City EMS on weekends. After completion, students can take the National EMT certification exam and apply for a Tennessee EMT License. Students will earn 16 credit hours from Northeast State.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• Grade: 9-10

A foundational course for students interested in becoming a public advocate, social worker, dietician, nutritionist, counselor, or community volunteer. This course covers the human needs, overview of social services, career investigation, mental health, and communications. Lab component required in the course that includes: training and hands-on experience working with children in the SHHS Topper Tots childcare program.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• Grade: 10-11
• Prerequisite: Introduction to Human Studies with minimum grade of C; can also count as a social studies elective towards a humanities focus

Lifespan Development builds basic knowledge in human growth and development. The course standards include developmental theory, principles of growth, behavior of children from conception through adolescence, adult development and aging, and death and dying. Lab component required in the course that includes: training and hands-on experience working with children in the SHHS Topper Tots childcare program.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• Grade: 11-12
• Prerequisite: Lifespan Development with minimum grade of B

Family Studies is an applied knowledge course that examines the diversity and evolving structure of the modern family. Course standards focus on the demographic, historical, and social changes of interpersonal relationships, as well as parenting, and the effect of stressors on the family. Lab component required in the course that includes: training and hands-on experience working with children in the SHHS Topper Tots childcare program.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• Grade: 9-10
• Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in most recent science course. Students interested in advancing in the Health Science Cluster should have a minimum grade of C to advance.

Health Science Education is the beginning course in the Health Science Cluster. Students will discover the wide variety of career choices available in healthcare and learn the qualities they need to achieve success in a healthcare career choice. The class introduces basic anatomy, legal aspects, infection control, and other related topics.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• Grade: 10-12
• Prerequisite: Health Science Education; students must make minimum grade of C in this class to advance.

Medical Therapeutics is an applied course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in Therapeutic services. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to identify careers in therapeutics services; assess, monitor, evaluate, and report patient/client health status; and identify the purpose and components of treatments. Examples of therapeutic careers; Anesthesiologists, Athletic Trainers, Audiologists. Dental assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dermatologists, Exercise Physiologists, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Neurologists, Nurse practitioners, Occupational Therapist, Ophthalmologists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Respiratory Therapist, Surgeons and Veterinarians.

NOTE THAT STUDENTS CAN TAKE EITHER HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OR HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS TO COUNT FOR THIS CREDIT.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• EPSO
• Grade: 11-12
• Prerequisite: Health Science Education, Medical Therapeutics, and Anatomy and Physiology. Medical Terminology recommended. Minimum grade of a B in these classes to advance. Must be able to stay at the clinical site until 6pm on Wednesdays.

This course is a supervised clinical experience in a healthcare facility with classroom learning that will prepare students to take the state CNA exam. Students will be job-ready and have hands-on experience. The knowledge gained will provide advantages for those pursuing higher education in a health-related field.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• Grade: 9-10
• Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in most recent science course. Students interested in advancing in the Health Science Cluster should have a minimum grade of C to advance.

Health Science Education is the beginning course in the Health Science Cluster. Students will discover the wide variety of career choices available in healthcare and learn the qualities they need to achieve success in a healthcare career choice. The class introduces basic anatomy, legal aspects, infection control, and other related topics.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• Grade: 10-12
• Prerequisite: Health Science Education; students must make minimum grade of C in this class to advance.

Medical Therapeutics is an applied course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in Therapeutic services. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to identify careers in therapeutics services; assess, monitor, evaluate, and report patient/client health status; and identify the purpose and components of treatments. Examples of therapeutic careers; Anesthesiologists, Athletic Trainers, Audiologists. Dental assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dermatologists, Exercise Physiologists, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Neurologists, Nurse practitioners, Occupational Therapist, Ophthalmologists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Respiratory Therapist, Surgeons and Veterinarians.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• Grade: 10-12
• Prerequisite: Health Science Education; students must make minimum grade of C in this class to advance.

Rehabilitative Careers is for students interested in rehabilitation careers in all areas of therapy. The students will demonstrate skills needed for Rehabilitative Careers. Topics addressed will include: anatomy, physiology, diagnosis and treatment of injuries, and other aspects related to health care. Successful students may apply for the clinical course.

NOTE THAT STUDENTS CAN TAKE EITHER HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OR HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS TO COUNT FOR THIS CREDIT.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• EPSO
• Grade: 11-12
• Prerequisite: Health Science Education, Medical Therapeutics and Anatomy and Physiology with a minimum grade of a B. Rehabilitation Careers recommended. Paper application required.

This is a capstone course and work-based learning experience designed to provide students with real world application of skills and knowledge obtained in the previous health science courses. Work Based Learning provides an opportunity for placement in athletic training centers, rehab centers, medical offices, hospitals, and other health care facilities. Observe and learn the role of a healthcare professional in the clinical setting.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• Grade: 9-10
• Prerequisite: Minimum grade of C in most recent science course. Students interested in advancing in the Health Science Cluster should have a minimum grade of C to advance.

Health Science Education is the beginning course in the Health Science Cluster. Students will discover the wide variety of career choices available in healthcare and learn the qualities they need to achieve success in a healthcare career choice. The class introduces basic anatomy, legal aspects, infection control, and other related topics.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• Grade: 10-12
• Prerequisite: Health Science Education; students must make minimum grade of C in this class to advance.

Medical Therapeutics is an applied course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in Therapeutic services. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to identify careers in therapeutics services; assess, monitor, evaluate, and report patient/client health status; and identify the purpose and components of treatments. Examples of therapeutic careers; Anesthesiologists, Athletic Trainers, Audiologists. Dental assistants, Dental Hygienists, Dermatologists, Exercise Physiologists, Licensed Practical Nurses, Medical Assistants, Neurologists, Nurse practitioners, Occupational Therapist, Ophthalmologists, Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Respiratory Therapist, Surgeons and Veterinarians.
Medical therapeutics is the second or third course in Therapeutic services and Nursing services program of study.

NOTE THAT STUDENTS CAN TAKE EITHER HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OR HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS TO COUNT FOR THIS CREDIT.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• EPSO
• Grade: 11-12
• Prerequisite: Health Science Education, Medical Therapeutics and Anatomy and Physiology with a minimum grade of a B. Rehabilitation Careers recommended. Paper application required.

This is a capstone course and work-based learning experience designed to provide students with real world application of skills and knowledge obtained in the previous health science courses. Work Based Learning provides an opportunity for placement in athletic training centers, rehab centers, medical offices, hospitals, and other health care facilities. Observe and learn the role of a healthcare professional in the clinical setting.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• EPSO
• Grade: 11-12
• Prerequisite: Health Science Education, Medical Therapeutics and Anatomy and Physiology with a minimum grade of a B. Application required. Must submit online application.

Pharmacology is an applied course in the Therapeutic Services program of study to prepare for students to be prepared to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. The course provides information on the role and responsibilities of the healthcare worker in a pharmacy setting and all aspects of pharmacology. Students will have supervised clinical experiences along with classroom learning. This course will also require students to be proficient in mathematical skills as they will have to perform a variety of mathematical calculations related to pharmaceutical math.

• One Semester
• 1 credit
• EPSO
• Grade: 11-12
• Prerequisite: Any 2 classes taken in Health Science POS’s. Must have maintained a B average in both classes. ELECTIVE COURSE ONLY – WILL NOT COUNT TOWARD CLUSTER CONCENTRATOR STATUS

Medical terminology is designed to develop a working knowledge of the language of health professions. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, and abbreviations. Utilizing a body systems approach students will define, interpret, and pronounce medical terms relating to structure and function, pathology, diagnosis, clinical procedures, and pharmacology. Students will use problem-solving techniques to assist in developing an understanding of course concepts.

• One Semester (fall only)
• 1 credit
• EPSO
• Grade: 11
• Prerequisite: Health Science Education with a B or better. Must also take DE Fundamentals of Nursing in the spring. ELECTIVE COURSE ONLY – WILL NOT COUNT TOWARD CLUSTER CONCENTRATOR STATUS

Basic Nursing is a combination of three content areas: Vocational Relations (VR), Nutrition and Diet Therapy, and Geriatric Nursing. Each of these content areas is a basic component of practical nursing.

• One Semester (spring only)
• 1 credit
• EPSO
• Grade: 11
• Prerequisite: Health Science Education with a B or better. Must also take DE Basic Nursing Principles in the fall. ELECTIVE COURSE ONLY – WILL NOT COUNT TOWARD CLUSTER CONCENTRATOR STATUS

This course is the foundation for all nursing care and highlights basic nursing concepts and measures from the simple to the complex. The student is guided to formulate his or her identity as a beginning nursing student by a careful correlation of the biological, physical, and social sciences. Emphasis is placed upon the normal as a means of comprehending the abnormal. The comfort, safety, maintenance of health, and recovery of the client will be stressed. The importance of the Practical Nurse as a member of the healthcare team and nursing as a social discipline is stressed. Upon completion of this course, the student should also be able to apply the principles of emergency nursing care. A planned schedule of laboratory experience allows the student the opportunity to practice and demonstrate proficiency prior to the clinical setting.