Health Science
Level 1
Principles of Health Science
Principles of Therapeutic Healthcare
Introduction to Pharmacy Science
Introduction to Dental Science
Level 2
Medical Terminology Dental Anatomy and Physiology
Pharmacy I
Level 3
Anatomy and Physiology
Health Science Theory/Health Science Clinical Medical Microbiology
Pharmacy II (TBD)
Medical Assistant (TBD)
Dental Equipment and Procedures (TBD)
Level 4
Pathophysiology
Pharmacology
Practicum in Health Science
| HIGH SCHOOL / INDUSTRY CERTIFICATION | CERTIFICATE / LICENSE* | ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE | BACHELOR'S DEGREE | MASTER'S / DOCTORAL PROFESSIONAL DEGREE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Dental Assistant | Dental Assistant | Dental Hygienist | Dental Hygienist | Dentist |
| Certified Patient Care Technician | Surgical Technologis | Medical/ Clinical Assistant | Physician Assistant | |
| Certified Nurse Aide/Assistant | Medical Assistant | Family and General Practitioners | ||
| Pharmacy Technician | Pharmacy Aides | Pharmacist |
| Occupations | Median Wage | Annual Openings | % Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $29,598 | 8,862 | 30% |
| Surgical Technologists | $45,032 | 1,150 | 20% |
| Dental Hygienists | $73,507 | 1,353 | 38% |
| Physicians and Surgeons | $213,071 | 1,151 | 30% |
| Dental Assistants | $34,840 | 4,422 | 31% |
Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities
| Exploration Activities: | Work-Based Learning Activities: |
|---|---|
| SkillsUSA Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) |
Volunteer at a community wellness center, hospital, assisted living, or nursing home. |
The Healthcare Therapeutic program of study introduces students to occupations and educational opportunities related to diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, or chronic illness independently or as part of a healthcare team. This program of study also includes an introduction to the opportunities associated with providing treatment and counsel to patients as well as rehabilitative programs that help build or restore daily living skills to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.
The Health Science Career Cluster focuses on planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostics services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development. To pursue a career in the health science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, communicate effectively, and work well with others.
Course Information
| COURSE NAME | SERVICE ID | PREREQUISITES (PREQ) COREQUISITES (CREQ) |
GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principles of Health Science | 13020200 (1 credit) | None | 9-10 |
| Principles of Therapeutic Healthcare | N1302110 (1 credit) | None | 9-10 |
| Introduction to Pharmacy Science | N1302103 (1 credit) | None | 9-10 |
| Introduction to Dental Science | N1302101 (1 credit) | None | 9-11 |
| Medical Terminology | 13020300 (1 credit) | None | 9-12 |
| Dental Anatomy and Physiology | N1302122 (1 credit) | None | 10-12 |
| Pharmacy I | N1302127 (1 credit) | None | 10-11 |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 13020600 (1 credit) | PREQ: Biology and a second science credit | 10-12 |
| Health Science Theory/ Health Science Clinical |
13020400 (1 credit) 13020410 (2 credits) |
PREQ: Biology | 10-12 |
| Medical Microbiology | 13020700 (1 credit) | PREQ: Biology and Chemistry | 10-12 |
| Pharmacy II | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Medical Assistant | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Dental Equipment and Procedures | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Pathophysiology | 13020800 (1 credit) | PREQ: Biology and Chemistry | 11-12 |
| Pharmacology | 13020950 (1 credit) | PREQ: Biology and Chemistry | 11-12 |
| Practicum in Health Science | 13020500 (2 credits) 13020505 (3 credits) 13020510 (2 credits) 13020515 (3 credits) |
PREQ: Health Science Theory and Biology | 11-12 |