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Health Science Education courses are offered only at Boca Ciega High and Palm Harbor University High.
| SPECIAL COURSES OFFERED ONLY BY THE
MEDICAL MAGNETS
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| **Allied Health Assisting 3 |
| Course # |
84171311,2 |
| Grade Level |
10-12 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
Health Science 1 and 2 |
| Credit |
1 |
| The course is designed to prepare students for employment as an allied health aide, medical assistant, physician aide, medical laboratory assistant, occupational therapy aide, physical therapy aide, respiratory therapy aide or radiologic aide. Major areas of allied health are defined as physical therapy, emergency, radiation, laboratory and respiratory medicine, and occupational therapy. Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible for articulations with selected post secondary institutions. |
12/16/09
| **Electrocardiograph Aide 3 |
| Course # |
84171610 |
| Grade Level |
10-12 |
| Length |
1 semester |
| Prerequisite |
Health Science 1 and 2.
Health Science 2 may be concurrent.
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| Credit |
1/2 |
| The purpose of this course is to prepare students for employment or advanced training as an Electrocardiograph Aide 3. Health Science 1 and 2 is a prerequisite for this course. High school students completing Health Science 1 and 2 will not have to repeat the “core” in post-secondary programs. A student who successfully completes this course may either continue with a postsecondary training program or exit as a program completer. Specific course information regarding licensure and certification guidelines is included with the skill standards portion of the framework. |
| **First Responder 3 |
| Course # |
84171711,2 |
| Grade Level |
10-12 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
Health Science 1 and 2. Health Science 2 may be concurrent. |
| Credit |
1 |
| This is an instructional program that prepares any individual to provide initial care to sick or injured persons or as ambulance drivers and attendants. The content includes vital signs, airway management, primary and secondary assessment, medical legal aspects, BLS/CPR, bleeding and shock control, dressing and bandaging, musculoskeletal injuries, spine injuries, emergency documentation, patient transfer, medical and traumatic emergencies, respiratory distress, poisoning, burns, entrapment, childbirth and infection control. |
| *Health Science Education Directed Study |
| Course # |
84001000 |
| Grade Level |
10 -12 |
| Length |
1 semester |
| Prerequisite |
Health Science 1 and 2 and completed a HSE program |
| Credit |
Multiple Credits |
| The purpose of this program is to provide students with additional competencies or more extensive occupational experiences related to competencies in a health science career. The content is prescribed by the instructor based upon the individual student’s need for directed study. Research, portfolio development, and field experience are utilized. |
| *Health Science 1 |
| Course # |
84171001,2 |
| Grade Level |
9-12 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
None |
| Credit |
1 |
| In addition to the opportunity to investigate specific health career data, students learn how the human body functions. Each body system is studied to learn how it functions, and the effects of more common diseases. These concepts are related to the provision of health care by the various health careers workers. |
| *Health Science 2 |
| Course # |
84171101,2 |
| Grade Level |
9-12 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
Health Science 1. May have concurrent enrollment in any Health Science Education level 3 class. |
| Credit |
1 |
| This course provides all types of potential health career students with an opportunity to explore concepts basic to the broad field of health care. Subjects covered include roles and interactions of various workers, medical communication skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, the effects of illness on a patient and his family, safety and infection control, and the use of computers in health care. Hands on skills, generic to all health fields, are learned. Instruction includes both theory and practice. |
| **Health Unit Coordinator 3 |
| Course # |
84171811,2 |
| Grade Level |
10-12 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
Health Science 1 and 2.
Health Science 2 may be concurrent.
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| Credit |
1 |
| This program is designed to prepare students for employment as ward clerks, or health unit coordinators. Curriculum in this course includes medical terminology, legal and ethical issues, as well as transcription of physicians’ orders. Classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences are used to enhance practical skills. |
| Q**Nursing Assistant 3 |
| Course # |
84172111,2 |
| Grade Level |
10-12 |
| Length |
1 year |
| Prerequisite |
Health Science 1 and 2.
Health Science 2 may be concurrent.
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| Credit |
1 |
| The program is designed to prepare students for employment as nursing assistants, nursing aides and orderlies. The content includes interpersonal skills, medical terminology, legal and ethical responsibilities, safe and efficient work, gerontology, nutrition, pet-facilitated therapy, health and safety including Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) heart saver level and employability skills. For nursing assistant certification a minimum of 40 hours clinical and/or cooperative education learning experiences must be obtained. Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible for state certification and articulations with selected post secondary institutions. This course earns a quality point. |
**Course meets Practical Arts graduation requirement for students entering high school prior to 2007-2008.
**Course meets Fine Arts graduation requirement. Completion provides substitution of a credit in Anatomy and Physiology.
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