Health Science
Health Science Education is the foundation course for the Health Science Cluster and is a prerequisite for all additional courses. Anatomy & Physiology is a required upper level course for all pathways. A & P is designed to develop an understanding of the structures and functions of the human body, while relating those to knowledge and skills associated with pathophysiology.
With many healthcare careers expected to experience a significant shortage of trained staff, students can prepare to enter the job market or pursue continuing education in a healthcare field during their high school experience.
Program of Study
Emergency Services Track
Emergency Services | Health Science Education | Medical Therapeutics | Human Anatomy and Physiology |
Emergency Medical Services |
CTE Student Organization: N/A |
Nursing Services Track
Nursing Services | Health Science Education | Medical Therapeutics | Human Anatomy and Physiology |
Work Based Learning: Nursing Services Honors |
CTE Student Organization: N/A |
Sports and Human Performance Track
Sports and Human Performance | Health Science Education | Rehabilitative Careers | Human Anatomy and Physiology |
Work Based Learning: Sports & Human Performance Honors OR |
CTE Student Organization: N/A |
Therapeutic Services Track
Therapeutic Services | Health Science Education | Medical Therapeutics | Human Anatomy and Physiology |
Work Based Learning: Therapeutic Services Honors OR
Honors Pharmacological Science |
CTE Student Organization: Future Health Professionals (HOSA) EPSOs: Industry Certification – CNA & Pharmacy Tech, OSHA 10, CPR; Local Dual Credit NeSCC – Medical Terminology, Clinical Internship |
- EMERGENCY SERVICES TRACK
- NURSING SERVICES TRACK
- SPORTS & HUMAN PERFORMANCE TRACK
- THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TRACK
EMERGENCY SERVICES TRACK
EMERGENCY SERVICES PROGRAM OF STUDIES COURSES
- HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION
- MEDICAL THERAPEUTICS
- HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
- EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
- MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - ELECTIVE
HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION
- 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.
MEDICAL THERAPEUTICS
- 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.
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
NOTE THAT STUDENTS CAN TAKE EITHER HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OR HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS TO COUNT FOR THIS CREDIT.
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- Lab Science
- EOC: NO
- Grade 10-12
- Prerequisite: Biology 1 & Chemistry 1
Human Anatomy and Physiology is a laboratory science course that includes an in-depth study of the body systems that maintain homeostasis from anatomical, physiological, and histological perspectives. Students explore anatomical and physiological concepts through an inquiry-based approach. Embedded standards for Inquiry and Technology & Engineering are taught in the context of the content standards for Anatomical Orientation, Protection, Support, and Movement, Integration and Regulation, Transportation, Absorption and Excretion, and Reproduction, Growth, and Development.
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- Lab Science
- EOC: NO
- Grade 10-12
- Prerequisite: Biology 1 & Chemistry 1
Human Anatomy and Physiology Honors is a laboratory science course that includes a more rigorous and in-depth study of the body systems that maintain homeostasis from anatomical, physiological, and histological perspectives. Students explore anatomical and physiological concepts through an inquiry-based approach. Embedded standards for Inquiry and Technology & Engineering are taught in the context of the content standards for Anatomical Orientation, Protection, Support, and Movement, Integration and Regulation, Transportation, Absorption and Excretion, and Reproduction, Growth, and Development. This course is recommended for students planning on pursuing a career in the medical field.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- EPSO
- Grade: 11-12
- Prerequisite: Medical Therapeutics and Anatomy & Physiology; must be 17 before course concludes
Emergency Medical Services is a capstone course in the Emergency Medical Services program of study and is designed to prepare students to pursue careers in the fields of emergency medicine. Proficient students will be able to: identify careers and features of the EMS system; define the importance of workforce safety and wellness; maintain legal and ethical guidelines; correlate anatomy and physiology concepts to the patient with a medical or traumatic injury; and perform EMS skills with a high level of proficiency.
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - ELECTIVE
- 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.
NURSING SERVICES TRACK
NURSING SERVICES PROGRAM OF STUDIES COURSES
- HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION
- MEDICAL THERAPEUTICS
- HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS
- WORK BASED LEARNING NURSING SERVICES HONORS
- MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - ELECTIVE
HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION
- 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.
MEDICAL THERAPEUTICS
- 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.
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS
NOTE THAT STUDENTS CAN TAKE EITHER HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OR HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS TO COUNT FOR THIS CREDIT.
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- Lab Science
- EOC: NO
- Grade 10-12
- Prerequisite: Biology 1 & Chemistry 1
Human Anatomy and Physiology is a laboratory science course that includes an in-depth study of the body systems that maintain homeostasis from anatomical, physiological, and histological perspectives. Students explore anatomical and physiological concepts through an inquiry-based approach. Embedded standards for Inquiry and Technology & Engineering are taught in the context of the content standards for Anatomical Orientation, Protection, Support, and Movement, Integration and Regulation, Transportation, Absorption and Excretion, and Reproduction, Growth, and Development.
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- Lab Science
- EOC: NO
- Grade 10-12
- Prerequisite: Biology 1 & Chemistry 1
Human Anatomy and Physiology Honors is a laboratory science course that includes a more rigorous and in-depth study of the body systems that maintain homeostasis from anatomical, physiological, and histological perspectives. Students explore anatomical and physiological concepts through an inquiry-based approach. Embedded standards for Inquiry and Technology & Engineering are taught in the context of the content standards for Anatomical Orientation, Protection, Support, and Movement, Integration and Regulation, Transportation, Absorption and Excretion, and Reproduction, Growth, and Development. This course is recommended for students planning on pursuing a career in the medical field.
WORK BASED LEARNING NURSING SERVICES HONORS
- 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.
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - ELECTIVE
- 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.
SPORTS & HUMAN PERFORMANCE TRACK
SPORTS & HUMAN PERFORMANCE PROGRAM OF STUDIES COURSES
- HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION
- REHABILITATIVE CAREERS
- HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS
- WORK BASED LEARNING SPORTS & HUMAN PERFORMANCE HONORS
- MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - ELECTIVE
HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION
- 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.
REHABILITATIVE CAREERS
- 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.
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS
NOTE THAT STUDENTS CAN TAKE EITHER HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OR HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS TO COUNT FOR THIS CREDIT.
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- Lab Science
- EOC: NO
- Grade 10-12
- Prerequisite: Biology 1 & Chemistry 1
Human Anatomy and Physiology is a laboratory science course that includes an in-depth study of the body systems that maintain homeostasis from anatomical, physiological, and histological perspectives. Students explore anatomical and physiological concepts through an inquiry-based approach. Embedded standards for Inquiry and Technology & Engineering are taught in the context of the content standards for Anatomical Orientation, Protection, Support, and Movement, Integration and Regulation, Transportation, Absorption and Excretion, and Reproduction, Growth, and Development.
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- Lab Science
- EOC: NO
- Grade 10-12
- Prerequisite: Biology 1 & Chemistry 1
Human Anatomy and Physiology Honors is a laboratory science course that includes a more rigorous and in-depth study of the body systems that maintain homeostasis from anatomical, physiological, and histological perspectives. Students explore anatomical and physiological concepts through an inquiry-based approach. Embedded standards for Inquiry and Technology & Engineering are taught in the context of the content standards for Anatomical Orientation, Protection, Support, and Movement, Integration and Regulation, Transportation, Absorption and Excretion, and Reproduction, Growth, and Development. This course is recommended for students planning on pursuing a career in the medical field.
WORK BASED LEARNING SPORTS & HUMAN PERFORMANCE HONORS
- 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. Rehabilitative Careers recommends utilizing all sites. Enrollment is limited to seniors who have completed 3 courses in the Health Science Cluster (Medical Therapeutics and Rehab are recommended) and successfully completing the established application process
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.
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - ELECTIVE
- 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.
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES TRACK
THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PROGRAM OF STUDIES COURSES
- HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION
- MEDICAL THERAPEUTICS
- HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS
- WORK BASED LEARNING THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
- HONORS PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
- MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - ELECTIVE
HEALTH SCIENCE EDUCATION
- 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.
MEDICAL THERAPEUTICS
- 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.
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS
NOTE THAT STUDENTS CAN TAKE EITHER HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY OR HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS TO COUNT FOR THIS CREDIT.
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- Lab Science
- EOC: NO
- Grade 10-12
- Prerequisite: Biology 1 & Chemistry 1
Human Anatomy and Physiology is a laboratory science course that includes an in-depth study of the body systems that maintain homeostasis from anatomical, physiological, and histological perspectives. Students explore anatomical and physiological concepts through an inquiry-based approach. Embedded standards for Inquiry and Technology & Engineering are taught in the context of the content standards for Anatomical Orientation, Protection, Support, and Movement, Integration and Regulation, Transportation, Absorption and Excretion, and Reproduction, Growth, and Development.
HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- Lab Science
- EOC: NO
- Grade 10-12
- Prerequisite: Biology 1 & Chemistry 1
Human Anatomy and Physiology Honors is a laboratory science course that includes a more rigorous and in-depth study of the body systems that maintain homeostasis from anatomical, physiological, and histological perspectives. Students explore anatomical and physiological concepts through an inquiry-based approach. Embedded standards for Inquiry and Technology & Engineering are taught in the context of the content standards for Anatomical Orientation, Protection, Support, and Movement, Integration and Regulation, Transportation, Absorption and Excretion, and Reproduction, Growth, and Development. This course is recommended for students planning on pursuing a career in the medical field.
WORK BASED LEARNING THERAPEUTIC SERVICES
- 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. Rehabilitative Careers recommends utilizing all sites. Enrollment is limited to seniors who have completed 3 courses in the Health Science Cluster (Medical Therapeutics and Rehab are recommended) and successfully completing the established application process
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.
HONORS PHARMACOLOGICAL SCIENCES
- One Semester
- 1 credit
- EPSO
- Grade: 11-12
- Prerequisite: Health Science Education and Medical Therapeutics with a minimum grade of a B. Anatomy and Physiology with a minimum grade of a B. Enrollment is limited to juniors and seniors who have completed 3 courses in the Health Science cluster and are successfully completing the established application process.
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.
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY - ELECTIVE
- 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.
Last Updated: January 8, 2024