The Biomedical Sciences Program at Coon Rapids High School includes a sequence of Project Lead The Way courses that are hands-on and use a real-world problem solving approach. Students explore concepts of human medicine and are introduced to topics such as physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health. The Biomedical Sciences Program focuses on four main career fields: Health and Biological Sciences, Biomedical Technology and Manufacturing, Health Administration and Partnering Careers, and Medical Sales.

Applications accepted in Grades: 9, 10 and 11

Benefits:

• Opportunity to explore biomedical sciences careers

• Opportunity to prepare for post-secondary biomedical programs

• Brings a focus to science and medical courses

• Students will receive transcripted credit subject to the following conditions: school is certified by PLTW, requirements for PLTW course are satisfied, student achieves an average of 80 percent or better in course, college credit exam is passed with a 4 or higher and required fee is paid [ currently $ 100 for a three-credit course ].

Freshman Entering the Program

Sophomore Entering the Program

Junior Entering the Program

Health and Biological Sciences

Biomedical Technology and Manufacturing

Health Administration and Partnering Careers

• Medical Doctor

• Nursing

• Physical Therapy

• Pharmacist

• Home Health Aide

• Surgical Technologist

• Paramedic / EMT

• Dentist

• Biomedical Engineering

• Biomedical Equipment Technician

• Medical Device Lab Technician

• Medical Device Manufacturing

• Medical Equipment Repair

• Health Information Management

• Medical Coding Specialist

• Medical Receptionist

• Medical Scribe Specialist

• Patent Law / Attorney

• Forensic Science

• Technical Writer

12 High School Registration Guide