MEDOCC
Medical Occupations Survey
½ credit semester
Grades 10 – 12
Discover the many career opportunities currently available in the medical health field. Explore careers
in dental, medical and mental health, visions, veterinary, and therapeutic services as you learn basic
skills and concepts. Become familiar with introductory medical terminology and examine legal and
ethical responsibilities when working in the medical field. Such hands-on experiences as learning how
to take vital signs, control infection and give first aid, along with speakers and a field trip, will enhance
course objectives.
LIFESK
Life Skills I
½ credit semester
Grades 9 - 12
This course will cover personal skills/concepts one will need in order to live healthy (physically,
emotionally, and socially), independent lives. The curriculum will be broken down and modified to
accommodate the learning needs of the students. Topics include: Responsibility and independence,
Improving self-esteem, Accepting/handling criticisms and stress, Creating/maintaining relationships
(family, friends, and peer pressure), Improving communication (including telephone skills and note
taking), First aid, Home safety, Health and hygiene, Clothing and care, and taking care of the home.
LIFSK2
Life Skills II
½ credit semester
Grades 11 & 12
This course will include a combination of skills/concepts that are taught in Independent Living and
Personal Finance. The curriculum will be broken down and modified to accommodate the learning
needs of the students. Topics included: Balancing/budgeting money, Completing/filling out
applications, Job skills, Insurance, Taxes, Buying/maintaining a vehicle and/or house/apartment,
among other daily skills needed to be an independent person after graduation.
INDLIV
Independent Living
½ credit semester
Grades 11 & 12
You will soon be out on your own. Are you prepared to make decisions for yourself, balance going to
school or working in a career and running a household? This course is designed to give you the skills
necessary for a “healthy” life. We will cover topics that will get you ready to look for your first
apartment, prepare nutritious and delicious meals, use a budget, keep you and your living space
“looking good”. Many other “life skills” will be covered during this hands-on class.
YAMED
Youth Apprenticeship –
Health Care
½ credit semester
Grades 11 & 12
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