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CAREER FOCUS MEDICAL

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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
CTE/HEALTH SCIENCE & MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY SECTOR
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.

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
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.

SPORTS MEDICINE I
O803 *

This is a year-long course in Health Science that prepares students for the field of Sports Medicine. Students study anatomy,
physiology and bodily systems and apply their knowledge within the area of Sports Medicine. Students will expand on their
understanding of the scientific foundations in the evaluation, assessment and care of injuries, as well as preventative techniques
and wellness. This course is UC approved as a “G” Elective.
SPORTS MEDICINE II
O804

This competency-based course prepares students for entry-level positions in the sports medicine industry. Included in the course
is advanced preparation in the care, prevention and rehabilitation of athletic injuries that combines classroom instruction and
placement in a sports medicine internship site.
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.

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