#24056 & 24066

Level: CP or Honors

Open to: Grades 11-12 ( Grade 10 with Instructor permission)

Credit: 4 (Honors level earn college credits for 12th grade students)

Prerequisite: Chemistry or biology, great attendance, good interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic. Active learners who are excited about the field of medicine.

Eligible for Dual / Concurrent Enrollment: SMCC,YCCC

BHS Graduation Standards: Life Science and Health credit

Description: This program prepares students to further their education on the professional or technical level in any of the 300+ health career fields. Students in this course learn human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Students will complete independent study in a variety of areas and may complete a number of job-shadowing in various healthcare fields (e.g. dental, therapy, dietary, radiology, etc.). These students will take the National Healthcare Foundations Skills Assessment certification exam and will be prepared to make an informed decision regarding their healthcare career choice and their college major.

Topics Covered:

Anatomy / Physiology
Health Careers Exploration
Nutrition
College Information
Patient Care Skills
Human Growth and Development
American Heart First Aid and CPR
Understanding Human Behavior
Pathophysiology

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