Health Science Courses
Principles of Health Science TSDS PEIMS Code: 13020200 (PRINHLSC)

Grade Placement: 9–10

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None.

The Principles of Health Science course is designed to provide an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems of the health care industry.

 

Medical Terminology TSDS PEIMS Code: 13020300 (MEDTERM)

Grade Placement: 9–12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: None.

The Medical Terminology course is designed to introduce students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, singular and plural forms, and medical abbreviations. The course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology.

 

Anatomy and Physiology TSDS PEIMS Code: 13020600 (ANATPHYS)

Grade Placement: 10–12

Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Biology and a second science credit.

Recommended Prerequisite: A course from the Health and Science Career Cluster.

The Anatomy and Physiology course is designed for students to conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students in Anatomy and Physiology will study a variety of topics, including the structure and function of the human body and the interaction of body systems for maintaining homeostasis.

 

Health Science Theory TSDS PEIMS Code: 13020400 (HLTHSCI)

Grade Placement: 10–12

Credit: 1

Prerequisites: Biology.

Recommended Corequisite: Health Science Clinical.

The Health Science Theory course is designed to provide for the development of advanced knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will employ hands-on experiences for continued knowledge and skill development.