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Essentials of Healthcare Science

The Essentials of Healthcare is a medical-focused anatomy course addressing the physiology of each body system, along with the investigation of common diseases and disorders. This course is ideal for students who are interested in a career in medicine and have a strong background in science. Students will practice such skills as vital sign assessment, crutch fitting, and wound care.

This is the second course within the Sports Medicine Pathway.

Prerequisites: Introduction to Healthcare Science and Biology credit earned

Students may opt-in to earn an Anatomy/Physiology science credit.

Term Offered: Fall and Spring

Grade Levels: 9 - 12

Units of Credit: 1.0

Quality Points: 0.0

Sports Medicine

The Sports Medicine course is for students who want to pursue a career in healthcare with a focus on the physically active population. Such careers include Physical Therapy, Athletic Training, and Strength and Conditioning Specialists. Students will learn the fundamentals of injury evaluation and rehabilitation. This is a hands-on course and students will practice skills such as injury evaluations, taping techniques, rehabilitative exercise, and advanced first aid skills.

This is the third course within the Physical Medicine Pathway.

Prerequisite: Essentials of Heatlhcare Science

Term Offered: Fall and Spring

Grade Levels: 10 - 12

Units of Credit: 1.0

Quality Points: 0.0