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MEDICAL CORE

O806 *
This course introduces students to diverse occupations in the medical/health field and to standards required of workers in the
field. Medical Core includes instruction in the ethical and legal responsibilities of the health care worker, safety, medical
terminology, human anatomy and physiology, body systems and mechanics, standard precautions and health and fitness. Also
included are health care delivery systems, regulatory agencies, research, current technology, and socio-economic issues
CTE/HEALTH SCIENCE & MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY
affecting health care. Students explore career opportunities in therapeutic, diagnostic, and supportive areas. Students gain
practical hands-on experience in Vital Signs, Emergency Medical Care, First Aid and CPR. This course includes National
Healthcare Foundation Standards and is UC approved as a “G” Elective.
BODY SYSTEMS & DISORDERS

O614 *
Body Systems and Disorders provides students with a rigorous medical science course designed to support career and college
readiness. Students will learn the anatomy, physiology, and function of the major body systems. Each unit will also highlight
common diseases and disorders. Students will gain a deep understanding of signs, symptoms, and causes of common diseases
and disorders. This course is UC approved as a “G” Elective.

HOSPITAL OCCUPATIONS INTERNSHIP
O298
This competency-based course provides students with basic knowledge and skills required for a variety of entry-level positions
within the Support Services department of a hospital. The class includes an internship in one or more of the course content
areas listed. Integrated throughout the course are essential employability skills, including the development of a portfolio. The
course is designed for the student who is looking for an entry-level position or who wishes to explore various occupations within
a hospital setting.
PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP

O745
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

Sports Medicine 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 Body Systems & Disorders (UC-G) O614 * Concentrator
02 Medical Core (UC-G) O806 * Concentrator

02 Sports Medicine I (UC-G) O803 * Concentrator
03 Sports Medicine II O804 Capstone

03 Professional Internship 0745 Capstone

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