Programs and Courses: Health and Medical Sciences


Programs and Courses: Health and Medical Sciences
Programs and Courses Course
Code
Suggested
Grade Level
No. of
Weeks
Maximum
Class
Size
Exploration
Health Occupations Exploratory
8370 Middle
School
18
Introductory
Surveys all health occupations and focuses on communication skills, health worker body mechanics, first aid, and CPR
Introduction to Health Occupations
8302 9-10 36
Dental Assistant
Focuses on clerical and clinical skills needed for the routine functions of a dental office; provides fully rounded curriculum of theory, skills, and internship
Dental Assistant I
Dental Assistant II
8328
8329
11
12
36
36
20
20
Emergency Medical Technology
Focuses on the role and responsibilities of emergency rescue workers; includes supervised on-the-job training
Emergency Medical Technician-B I
Emergency Medical Technician-B II
8333
8334
11
12
36
36

Health Careers Cluster/Home Health Aide
Prepares students for employment or further education as a specialist in dental, allied health, medical, or nursing career areas, including home health services; clinical practice required
Health Assistant I
Health Assistant II
8331
8332
11
12
36
36

Health Occupations Cooperative Education
Prepares students with basic skills for employment in nursing homes, clinics, medical and dental offices, hospitals, and certain public health settings
Health Occupations Cooperative Education I
Health Occupations Cooperative Education II
8395
8396
11
12
18/36
36
20
20
Medical Assistant
Prepares students to perform business and clinical duties of a medical office; clinical practice required
Medical Assistant I
Medical Assistant II
8345
8346
11
12
36
36

Nursing Assistant (Nurse Aide)
Prepares students to work as a certified nursing assistant in a variety of health care settings; clinical practice included
Nursing Assistant I
Nursing Assistant II
8360
8362
11
12
36
36

Veterinary Assistant
Prepares students to attend to the needs of animals as an assistant in a veterinary hospital, pet store, kennel, or research laboratory
Veterinary Assistant I
Veterinary Assistant II
Veterinary Assistant III
8310
8311
8312
10-12
11-12
12
36
36
36

Practical Nursing
Focuses on skills and knowledge needed to become a licensed practical nurse; clinical practice required
Practical Nursing I
Practical Nursing II (Adult)
8357
8358
12
13
36
36

Surgical Technology
Prepares students to assist licensed nurses and surgeons/physicians in the care of surgical patients; clinical practice required
Surgical Technologist I
Surgical Technologist II (Adult)
8351
8352
12
13
36
4 months

Occupational Mix
Prepares students through a mix of Health Occupations Education and Work and Family Studies for employ-ment as a certified nurse's aide/home health aide; access to clinical training facility essential
Home Health Aide
8364 11, 12 36
Special Programs
Health Occupations for the Disadvantaged I
Health Occupations for the Disadvantaged II
Health Occupations for the Disabled I
Health Occupations for the Disabled II
8361
8363
8381
8380
Ungraded According
to Program
Design
15
15
10
10

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