Health Science

Health Science Theory (Medical Science)

Health Science Theory is a one-hour full-year program that provides students the opportunity for comprehensive study of human anatomy and physiology, medical terms, intro to basic patient care skills, AHA First Aid and CPR certification, as well as health career exploration. 

Prerequisite: Biology

Credit: 1 (Successful completion of both semesters of this course will satisfy the Health requirement for graduation) 

*This course is the required prerequisite for Practicum in Health Science I & II (Clinical Rotations I & II).

World Health Research

World Health Research is a one-hour full-year course that examines major world health problems and emerging technologies as solutions to these medical concerns. The course is designed to improve students' understanding of the cultural, infrastructural, political, educational, and technological constraints and inspire ideas for appropriate technological solutions to global medical care issues.

Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry, and Medical Terminology or Principles of Health Science 

Credit: 1 

Medical Terminology

This course is designed to introduce students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, singular/plural forms, plus medical abbreviations and acronyms. The course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology.

Prerequisite: None

Practicum in Health Science (Clinical Rotation 1)

Practicum in Health Science I (Clinical Rotation I) is a two-hour full year program that provides the student with a unique opportunity to explore a variety of health care careers. Students develop skills while training under the direct supervision of a licensed healthcare professional. The first portion of the course is spent in the clinical lab in preparation for the clinical rotation intern experience. The remainder of the year students alternate between related classroom instruction and serving as an unpaid intern in a hospital or other health care facility. 

In the first year of the program, students will certify in AHA Basic Life Support CPR, OSHA Healthcare, and Stop the Bleed. Classroom instruction will include introductory material into Patient Care Technician (PCT) and Pharmacy Technician.  Completion of the curriculum content and National Certification exams for both PCT and Pharm Tech will be continued in the second year of the program in Practicum in Health Science II (Clinical Rotation 2)

Students enrolled in this course must provide their own transportation. 

Acceptance into Practicum in Health Science I (Clinical Rotation I) is based on a qualification packet. 

Prerequisite: Biology, Health Science Theory, and qualification packet required 

Credits: 2

Practicum in Health Science II (Clinical Rotation 2)

Practicum in Health Science II (Clinical Rotation II) is a two-hour, full year course for seniors only. This course is a continuation and completion of the program: Practicum in Health Science I (Clinical Rotation I). Students will continue the curriculum pertaining to both Patient Care Technician (PCT) and Pharmacy Technician. In the spring semester, students will have the opportunity to certify nationally in Patient Care Technician (PCT) & Pharmacy Technician.  Students will continue serving as an unpaid intern in a hospital or other health care facility. 

Students enrolled in this course must provide their own transportation. 

Acceptance into Practicum in Health Science II (Clinical Rotation II) is based on a qualification packet. 

Prerequisite: Biology, Health Science Theory, Practicum in Health Science I, and qualification packet required 

Credits: 2  This is an Honors Level course (beginning with the graduating class of 2023)