Health Science Careers 9 Courses Found schema Course Sequence

Students will gain an understanding of the wide array of careers in healthcare and the required training and skills. Medical terminology is an integral component of this course, including anatomy and physiology of body systems, disease, and diagnostic testing. Students will have opportunities to interact with healthcare professionals and participate in career observations. Other healthcare standards addressed are professionalism, infection control, personal safety, employability skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, healthcare systems, and insurance. Grades: 10, 11, 12 (Priority will be given to junior and senior students) Honors Option Available This class meets for two class periods each semester at CTECH ACC Prerequisite: None

This course provides a comprehensive overview of introductory human anatomy and physiology of the major body systems. The course introduces students to biological molecules, cells, tissues, and organ systems of the human body and incorporates medical terminology. NCAA Honors Course Concurrent Enrollment Prerequisite: Intro to Health Science Careers recommended High school credit and college credit from Rochester Community and Technical College (4 credits per semester) are awarded

This one-semester course provides a comprehensive overview of introductory human anatomy and physiology of the major body systems. The course introduces students to biological molecules, cells, tissues, and organ systems of the human body and incorporates medical terminology. NCAA Honors Course Concurrent Enrollment Meets for two periods for one semester at CTECH Prerequisite: Intro to Health Science Careers recommended High school credit and college credit from Rochester Community and Technical College (4 credits per semester) are awarded

Students will participate in both classroom and online learning as well as skills testing. Classroom and online learning will be facilitated by a Medical Careers licensed, RPS Instructor. This course serves as an entry level course and pathway to additional training for EMT/Paramedic Careers and a crossover course for both Health Science Careers and Firefighter. This course meets for two class periods for one semester at CTECH. Prerequisite: Firefighter Mentorship OR Intro to Health Science Careers OR Anatomy and Physiology Subject::HSC

Upon completion of the Medical Laboratory Science pathway, students will be prepared to confidently walk into college level science labs and/or gain employment as a laboratory assistant/technician. This is a hands on and skills based course, providing an overview of procedures in a medical setting. Students will become safe, skilled, and knowledgeable users of laboratory equipment, procedures, and samples. This course will facilitate direct employment pathways into entry level positions such as lab assistant, or pathways with varying levels of postsecondary education such as nursing, physician, phlebotomy, histology technician, cytotechnology, certified lab science, medical laboratory science, pathology assistant, molecular genetics, genetics counseling, and biotechnology. Honors Option Available This class meets for two class periods each semester at CTECH. This course qualifies as a Science elective Prerequisite: Chemistry and Biology, Intro to Health Science Careers recommended

Upon completion of this pathway, students will be prepared to take the Minnesota State Examination for Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide. The curriculum includes direct patient care skills and 24 hours of clinical experience in a health care facility. Additional course fees will be required for background checks, TB skin test and certification examinations. Scholarships are available. Students are eligible for the Service Learning Experience Transcript Certification. Additional course fees will apply. Scholarships are available. Honors Option Available This course meets for two class periods each semester at CTECH ACC Prerequisite: Intro to Health Science Careers or Administrative Approval

This course includes daily discussions, practice and applications to an online curriculum. The curriculum covers background knowledge necessary to pass the PCTB examination. Topics include; Community and Institutional Pharmacy, Law, Terminology, Medication Errors and Safety, Calculations, Prescriptions, Third-Party Processing, Non-Dispensing Duties, Pharmacology and Compounding. This course will be helpful for students that have interest in pursuing pharmacy technician employment, or pharmacist/nursing/medicine pathways. As part of this course students will have the opportunity to earn clinical hours toward the Pharmacy Tech certification. Honors Option This class meets for two class periods each semester at CTECH. Prerequisite: Intro to Health Science Careers Or Anatomy and Physiology

This course affords students the opportunity to complete phlebotomy training directly from the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. Training experience would include all content and clinical hours needed to sit for the certifying exam and earn a Phlebotomy Certificate. Tuition is covered by the Mayo Clinic Workforce Development Scholarship. The curriculum includes a blended classroom and online learning schedule, with hands-on lab and clinical experiences completed on campus. There is also a focus on real-world knowledge and application where the student will draw hundreds of samples from actual patients, preparing them to be a well-rounded and confident phlebotomist. Students will have the opportunity to begin working in the field quickly with the potential to start a career at Mayo Clinic upon graduating from high school. Some clinical hours during the school day and summer training sessions maybe required. - This course meets for two class periods for one year. Prerequisite: None Honors Course

In this course, students will explore careers that assist patients in the prevention, control, and treatment of injuries, diseases, and disorders. Students will gain more knowledge and participate in hands-on activities in the areas of anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, nutrition, stress management and wellness. Students will acquire a greater awareness of the model of stress and the use of various management techniques and coping strategies. Careers that will be explored in greater detail include athletic trainer, art therapist, music therapist, chiropractor, acupuncturist, wellness coach, personal trainer, physical therapist, prosthetist, orthotist, dietician, occupational therapist, and other careers in the area of sports medicine. Throughout the semester, students will have opportunities to listen to guest speakers and participate in career observations. Honors Option Available This class meets for two class periods each semester at CTECH. ACC - Articulation agreement: Therapeutic Medicine and RCTC's Stress Management (1 College Credit) Prerequisite: Intro to Health Science Careers