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EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN
O764
CTE/PUBLIC SERVICE SECTOR pediatric emergencies. Physical skills training, participation in simulation activities and CPR preparation are included.
The Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) class prepares students to take the National EMT certification exam, and the OCEMS
Accreditation. Content area skills focus on patient assessment, EMT skills, trauma, medical, environmental, obstetric, and

Supervised clinical experiences include an emergency room observation and an ambulance ride-along event. Program
completers work as ambulance attendants, emergency room attendants and in other areas of pre-hospital care. Essential
employability skills include personal, interpersonal, and communication skills, plus career development and employment
literacy.

PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP
O233

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.

PUBLIC SERVICE SECTOR

Legal Practices Pathway (231)
Offered at Canyon, El Modena, & Villa Park High School

Vocational Education Level Course Name Course Number Voc. Ed Level Label
01 Career Focus Foundations of Law O934 * Introductory
(UC-G)
02 Law & Order (UC-G) O929 * Concentrator

02 Business Law (UC-G) O933 * Concentrator
03 Professional Internship O231 Capstone

CAREER FOCUS FOUNDATIONS OF LAW

O934 *
Foundations of Law helps students understand the rule of law and how laws are created, enforced, interpreted, and changed.
Students examine diverse areas of law, including criminal, civil, constitutional, and international. Students explore civil rights
issues and the role of advocacy, civics, and media in our legal system. Students are encouraged to consider these topics
CTE/PUBLIC SERVICE SECTOR LAW AND ORDER
through several lenses; Philosophical and historical, power and fairness, U.S. law and law enforcement, advocacy and policy,
career exploration, and comparative systems. This course is UC approved as a “G” Elective.

O929 *

Students will be introduced to due process and the principles of our judicial system. Students learn the step-by-step process of
initiating or defending a lawsuit and will undertake the analyses, preparation and presentation of both civil and criminal trial
proceedings. Instruction will include the contents and preparation of a variety of legal documents and statutory filing
procedures. Law and Order is UC approved as a “G” Elective.
BUSINESS LAW

O933 *
Business Law will introduce students to the fundamental structure and operation of the American Legal system. They will
overview the history of the legal system and learn the basic principles of law relevant to business operations. Topics include
sources of law and ethics, contracts, torts, agency, business organization, and judicial and administrative processes. Students
deepen their understanding of civil law through actual cases and mock trials. Business Law 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