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750 Health Care Science
Students become knowledgeable about careers in human health services,
animal science technology, diagnostic technology, rehabilitation
services, administration and patient care. They study basic medical
terminology, concepts of health and disease, socio-economics
of health care, basic emergency first-aid, interpersonal skills,
human anatomy and physiology. Students receive one credit for
science or one for CTE. Currently recognized as an integrated
lab science by Arizona universities. This class is for 10th and
11th graders.
HHS, PVHS, SMHS
751 Health Care Pathways
This course is for students interested in careers in the health
service industry. Students study medical
terminology, applied anatomy and physiology, nutrition, standard
precautions and blood borne pathogen
standards, ethical-legal issues, interpersonal skills and patient
care skills. Students develop leadership and
community service skills through participation in a career/technical
student organization. Students gain clinical
experience through a variety of clinical assignments in community
hospitals, dental, medical, and veterinarian
offices. Students receive one credit for science or one for CTE.
Not currently recognized as a lab science by Arizona universities.
Course Fee: $20 plus uniform required
Star Tech
752 Health Care Assistant (HCA)
Students receive academic and technical preparation for an entry
level career. Curriculums offered include
Dental Assisting, Medical Assisting, Nurse Assisting and Veterinary
Assisting. The Nurse Assisting curriculum is
approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Upon completion
of the Nurse Assisting curriculum, students
are eligible to take the certification exam. Students can receive
4-6 hours of community college credit at
Gateway Community College through dual enrollment. Students develop
leadership and community service skills
through participation in a career/technical student organization.
Students receive one credit for science or two
credits for CTE. Not currently recognized as a lab science by Arizona
universities.
Course Fee: $20 plus uniform required
Star Tech
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