WHEELER HIGH SCHOOL ' S
COURSE CATALOG
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Health Science ( continued )
Pathway 3 : Therapeutic Services – Emergency Medical Responder
1st Level - Introduction to Healthcare Science 2nd Level - Essentials of Healthcare ( or Honors ) 3rd Level - Emergency Medical Responder
Pathway 5 : Therapeutic Services – Patient Care 1st Level - Introduction to Healthcare Science 2nd Level - Essentials of Healthcare ( or Honors ) 3rd Level - DE Nurse Assistant Accelerated
Pathway 4 : Therapeutic Services – Allied Health and Medicine
1st Level - Introduction to Healthcare Science 2nd Level - Essentials of Healthcare ( or Honors ) 3rd Level - Allied Health and Medicine
Pathway 6 : Biotechnology Research and Development 1st Level - Introduction to Healthcare Science 2nd Level - Essentials of Biotechnology 3rd Level - Applications of Biotechnology
Course Name : Introduction to Healthcare Science Type of Course : Elective Course
Available to : 9th - 11th grade
Prerequisites : None
Description : This course is the foundational course for all Health Science pathways . This course will enable students to receive initial exposure to the many healthcare careers as well as employability , communication , and technology skills necessary in the healthcare industry . The concepts of human growth and development , interaction with patients and family members , health , wellness , and preventative care are evaluated , as well as the legal and ethical responsibilities of today ’ s healthcare provider . Fundamental healthcare skills development is initiated including microbiology , basic life support and first aid . This course will provide students with a competitive edge to be the better candidate for either entry into the healthcare global marketplace and / or the post-secondary institution of their choice to continue their education and training .
Course Name : Essentials of Healthcare Type of Course : Elective Course Available to : 10th - 12th grade
Prerequisites : Introduction to Healthcare Science ( 74 % - 84 %)
Description : This is the second course in the Therapeutic Services and Medical office pathways . Anatomy and Physiology is a vital part of most healthcare post-secondary education programs , and this course is a medicalfocused anatomy course addressing the physiology of each body system , along with the investigation of common diseases , disorders and emerging diseases . The prevention of disease and the diagnosis and treatment that might be utilized are addressed , along with medical terminology related to each system . This course provides an opportunity to demonstrate technical skills that enforce the goal of helping students make connections between medical procedures and the pathophysiology of diseases and disorders . Students will earn an embedded Anatomy credit on their transcript ; students will receive the same final grade for both courses unless an Anatomy credit was already previously earned .
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