Course: Foundations of Medical and Health Science

School Type:

High School

School Max Description:

Found. Med & Health

Content Area:

Career Academies and Programs of Study

Description:

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, environmental and information systems of the healthcare industry. Students will prepare for a medical or health science career by developing a broad understanding of the cluster and pathways in the Health and Biosciences cluster. Students will learn about ethical and legal responsibilities, as well as the history and economics of healthcare. Students will engage in processes and procedures that are used in the delivery of essential healthcare services. As students learn to use medical terminology within a variety of medical and healthcare environments, they will develop the Skills for Success, academic, and technical skills necessary to function as health professionals. It is recommended that students have completed or be concurrently enrolled in Biology to understand the concepts of Anatomy and Physiology and Pathophysiology introduced in this course.

Course Code:

979963

Prerequisites:

Health Professions, Biology

Credits:

1.0
Health Professions CTE

Dual Enrollment Compatible Course:

NCAA Eligible:

Textbooks

Title:

Healthcare Science Technology

ISBN:

9780078780929

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