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PLTW AC Honors Medical Interventions Biomed [ CRHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process: PLTW AC Honors Human Body Sytems Intended Audience: Grades 11 and 12 Credit: Two Trimesters = 1.0 Credit Major Outcomes:
• Students will investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease by exploring how to detect and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; evaluate cancer treatment options; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail.
Projects, Activities, etc.: Real world applications with project based activities Instructional Focus: Technology-driven curriculum
PLTW AC Honors Biomedical Innovation Biomed [ CRHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process: PLTW AC Honors Medical Interventions Biomed Intended Audience: Grade 12 Credit: Two Trimesters with an Optional Third Trimester Individual Project, 1-1.5 credits Major Outcomes:
• Students will design innovative solutions for the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century by addressing topics ranging from public health and biomedical engineering to clinical medicine and physiology.
Projects, Activities, etc.: Real world applications with project based activities Instructional Focus: Independent design project with a mentor or advisor from a university, medical facility, or research institution.
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BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES ELECTIVES
Coll Honors 1100- Introduction to the Biomedical Devices and Industry Biomed [ STEP, CRHS only ] Intended Audience: Grade 11 students [ class rank in the upper one-third of their class ] and grade 12 students [ class rank in the upper one-half of their class ] Credit: One trimester = 0.5 high school credit [ successful completion can earn 2 college credits ] Major Outcomes:
• Student will understand the biomedical device industry in terms of its size and scope, current trends and products with emphasis on biomedical companies in Minnesota.
• Students will receive an overview of the creation of a medical device from initial conception through development testing, validation, manufacturing, clinical trials and final approval by regulatory agencies.
Projects, Activities, etc.: Research, presentations and one or more site visits to biomedical companies. Instructional Focus: Small and large group discussion plus presentations by industry representative. A college level text will be used.
Coll Honors 2100- Design and Manufacturing in the Medical Device Industry Biomed [ STEP, CRHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process: Coll Honors 1100- Introduction to the Biomedical Devices and Industry Biomed or concurrent enrollment in Coll Honors 1100- Introduction to the Biomedical Devices and Industry Biomed Intended Audience: Grade 11 students [ class rank in the upper one-third of their class ] and grade 12 students [ class rank in the upper one-half of their class ] Credit: One trimester = 0.5 high school credit successful completion will earn 3 college credits ] Major Outcomes:
• Students will understand the unique requirements and challenges of medical device manufacturing with emphasis on Minnesota companies.
• An introduction to the development cycle of a medical device, world class manufacturing practices, materials selection, manufacturing strategy development, sterility and clean rooms, instrumentation laboratories, design testing and validation, and packaging and distribution.
Projects, Activities, etc.: Research, presentations and a visit to a medical device company. Instructional Focus: Small and large group discussions, presentations, lab activities and use of a college text.
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AC Electronic Health Records Biomed [ CRHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process: PLTW Honors Principles of the Biomedical Sciences Biomed Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester / one period = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Expose future health professionals to the world of electronic medical records including Practice Management, Electronic Health Records, and Health Information Management
Projects, Activities, etc.: Hands on Medical Software experience and communication, Digital Research Tools, Technology Operations and Concepts, Career and Education Research Instructional Focus: This course allows students to use the latest technology and hands on learning techniques to better connect students to the information and customized resources they need to master electronic healthcare data.
Coll Introduction to Holistic Healing Biomed [ CRHS only ] Prerequisite / Selection Process: PLTW Honors Principles of the Biomedical Sciences Biomed Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit Major Outcomes:
• Following Anoka-Ramsey Community College’ s curriculum, future health professionals will be exposed to the world of Holistic Health with topics such as Chiropractic Care, Acupuncture, Dietary Supplements, and Mind-Body Therapies. Students will research and discuss various therapies in regards to their history, implementation, interaction with traditional medicine, and careers involved.
Projects, Activities, etc.: Various Holistic Medicine Speakers, Research, and Projects Instructional Focus: This course introduces students to non-traditional medical therapies and aligning careers in the biomedical pathway.
Medical Illustration I [ CRHS only ] Intended Audience: Grades 10, 11, and 12 Credit: One trimester = 0.5 credit, meets art requirement Major Outcomes:
• Accurately interpret and portray body systems( organs, skeleton, tissues, etc.) through visual representations
• Transform complex information into visual images that have the potential to communicate to broad audiences
Projects, Activities, etc.: Texture and color theory, study of tissue, and color matching. Mediums will be graphite, pen and ink, watercolor, and an introduction to Photoshop. Instructional Focus: Lab work
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BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES AND ENGINEERING |