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PRE-ENGINEERING & DESIGN

O738

Students will receive an introduction to the engineering design process and how it is used to solve technological problems. They will
ENGINEERING & DESIGN SECOTR ENGINEERING & DESIGN
learn about sources of power, and materials and processes used in manufacturing systems. They will create hand drawn and computer
generated sketches of original engineering designs. Students will apply mathematical and scientific concepts in their lab projects.
Career and educational pathways in civil, mechanical, electrical and aerospace engineering will be explored.

O739 *

Students will study mechanical, civil, structural, electrical, and environmental engineering topics. Engineering problems will be
analyzed and students will exhibit solutions through sketches, CAD drawings, and rapid prototype models. Scientific and mathematical
concepts will be used to explain observations and solutions. Research, report writing, and oral presentations will be fundamental to
the course. Engineering-related careers and educational pathways will also be explored. This course is UC approved as a “G”
Elective.
PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
O252

This practicum and internship course allows the students to apply academic and career readiness skills in a workplace environment.
Instruction will combine standards-based classroom instruction with extended on-site industry experience. Students will learn all aspects
of Professionalism, and apply 21st Century Skills of Communication, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Creativity and Problem Solving
in a real world setting. Interested students can prepare to take the WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate.

HEALTH SCIENCE & MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
Patient Care Pathway (198)
Offered at Canyon, El Modena, Orange, & Villa Park High School

Vocational Education Level Course Name Course Number Voc. Ed Level Label
01 Career Focus Medical O728 Introductory
01 Foundations in Health Science O601 * Introductory
(UC-G)
02 Medical Core (UC-G) O806 * Concentrator
02 Body Systems & Disorders (UC-G) O614 * Concentrator
03 Hospital Occupations Internship O777 Capstone

03 Profession Internship O298 Capstone

CAREER FOCUS MEDICAL
O728
CTE/HEALTH SCIENCE & Through these courses, students will explore post-secondary college and career options. Students will learn the requirements

and opportunities for post-secondary education and develop a personal career/life plan while learning valuable foundation
skills that will benefit them throughout their school and working life.
FOUNDATIONS IN HEALTH SCIENCE

O601 *
In this course, students will explore 17 healthcare areas where they demonstrate competency as they do the “work” of
healthcare professionals. This course is designed to be a career survey and lab in order for students to find the health career
where they have the most interest and aptitude. Students will use digitized video, text references, written references,
experiments, electronic journal, open-ended design briefs, and student guidebooks to enhance their understanding of each of
the 17 areas of study. Each of the 17 units will include integrated career explorations, labs, and work-related experience. This
course is UC approved as a “G” Elective

KEY * meets UC approval for “A-G” ^ meets course requirements for NCAA
An “E” at the end of the course number indicates that the class is offered online through Virtual Learning