Health Science Curriculum
Year 1
Course Description: The Health Science Core
The Health Science Core course introduces students to the field of health science and gives a solid foundation in anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of common diseases and disorders in the major body systems. Students will spend time researching and discovering the vast amount of career choices in health care, as well as be introduced to HOSA. They will cover topics including safety, infection control, legal and ethical practices, and medical terminology. The course continues with the basic anatomy and physiology of various body systems. These include the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, lymphatic, nervous, endocrine, and reproductive systems, along with sensory organs. Students will learn the causes, signs, symptoms, treatments, and prevention methods of diseases/disorders associated with each system. The Health Science Core class ends by preparing students for employment and for the next year of the program. Students will dive deeper into various careers of their choice and create a portfolio to be used for class and for career advancement.
Health Science Core—Course Code: 995100
|
Unit |
Unit Title |
Hours |
|
1 |
Orientation and Introduction to Student Organizations |
7 |
|
2 |
Safety in Healthcare |
10 |
|
3 |
Career Preparation |
12 |
|
4 |
Health Care Delivery Systems |
8 |
|
5 |
Infection Awareness and Prevention |
30 |
|
6 |
Legal and Ethical Practices in Health Care |
14 |
|
7 |
Communication and Teamwork |
12 |
|
8 |
Medical Terminology and Abbreviations |
24 |
|
9 |
Body Organization |
10 |
|
10 |
Integumentary System |
13 |
|
11 |
Skeletal System |
18 |
|
12 |
Muscular System |
20 |
|
13 |
Cardiovascular System |
22 |
|
14 |
Respiratory System |
13 |
|
15 |
Digestive System |
15 |
|
16 |
Urinary System |
12 |
|
17 |
Lymphatic System |
5 |
|
18 |
Nervous System |
12 |
|
19 |
Endocrine System |
7 |
|
20 |
Sensory Organs |
8 |
|
21 |
Reproductive System |
8 |
|
Total |
|
280 |
Year 2
Course Description: Healthcare and Clinical Services
The HCCS course introduces students to many of the basic medical skills that all healthcare professionals must possess. At the beginning of each unit, the students explore the various career options available and learn some basic information about that specific field of healthcare. Students begin with a review of necessary safety procedures and then move into emergency services, learning skills related to basic life support, first aid, and how to record and interpret vital signs. After an overview of human growth and development, the students then jump back into the various services/fields in healthcare, learning about careers and various skills in each area, with units on sports medicine and rehabilitative services. After this, a substantial amount of time is spent on medical and nursing services, where students learn the basic skills necessary to pursue a career in nursing. The course continues with units on nutrition and dietetics, respiratory care, mental health services, pharmacology, laboratory services, and medical imaging. After a brief overview of health information management, students finish the course with a unit on employment opportunities in healthcare. This final unit will have them apply for jobs, participate in interviews, create resumés and cover letters, and more.
Healthcare and Clinical Services — Course Code: 995101
|
Unit |
Unit Name |
Hours |
|
1 |
Course Orientation and Safety Review |
7 |
|
2 |
Employment Preparation and Embedded Work-Based Learning |
10 |
|
3 |
Human Growth and Development |
12 |
|
4 |
Nutrition and Dietetics |
7 |
|
5 |
Emergency Services |
16 |
|
6 |
First Aid |
18 |
|
7 |
Vital Signs |
16 |
|
8 |
Medical Services |
20 |
|
9 |
Nursing Services |
34 |
|
10 |
Laboratory Services |
10 |
|
11 |
Medical Imaging Services |
6 |
|
12 |
Healthcare Administration |
7 |
|
13 |
Mental Health Services |
16 |
|
14 |
Sports Medicine |
10 |
|
15 |
Rehabilitative Services |
20 |
|
16 |
Respiratory Care Services |
9 |
|
17 |
Pharmacology |
12 |
|
18 |
Clinical Capstone |
50 |
|
Total |
|
280 |