• Health Science Education I

    5282 replaces Health Careers I                                (HLTH ED I)

     

    Health Science Education I content includes skills common to specific health career topics such as patient nursing care, dental care, animal care, medical laboratory, public health, an introduction to health care systems, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. Leadership skills developed through HOSA participation are also included. Lab experiences are organized and planned around the activities associated with the student's career objectives. Job seeking and job maintenance skills, personal management skills, self analysis to aid in career selection and completion of the application process for admission into a post secondary program of their choice are also included in this course. Students are eligible to earn 6 dual credits through Ivy Tech upon successful completion of course. 

    • Recommended Grade Level: Grade 11
    • Recommended Prerequisites: Human Development and Wellness
    • Credits: 2 to 3 credits per semester, maximum of 2 semesters, maximum of 6 credits.
    • Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
    • This course is aligned with the following Post-Secondary courses for Dual Credit

    Health Science Education II

    5284 replaces Health Careers II                               (HLTH ED II)

     

    Health Science Education II is an extended laboratory experience at the student's choice of clinical site designed to provide students the opportunity to assume the role of a health care provider and practice technical skills previously learned in the classroom, including information on the health care system and employment opportunities at a variety of entry levels, an overview of the health care delivery systems, health care teams and legal and ethical considerations. It prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for providing basic care in extended care facilities, hospitals, and home health agencies under the direction of licensed nurses-CHANGE THIS TO BE SPECIFIC TO THE SPECIALITY. This course also provides students with the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed to make the transition from school to work in health science careers, including self-analysis to aid in career selection, job seeking and job maintenance skills, personal management skills, and completion of the application process for admission into a post-secondary program. HOSA, the health science student organization, encourages development of leadership, communication, community service, and health care related skills

    • Recommended Grade Level: Grade 12
    • Recommended Prerequisites: Health Science Education I
    • Credits: 3 credits per semester, maximum of 2 semesters, maximum of 6 credits.
    • Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas