HEALTH OCCUPATIONS PROGRAMS OF STUDY

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Exploring Biotechnology
Course Number: 6828
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 18
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 67-90
Course blueprint: Summer 2004 (pdf, 44kb)
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This course focuses on the agricutural and medical industry with emphasis on the relationship of science and technology that affects agriculture, medicine and health care. Topics include career concepts in the agriculture and medical fields. Skills in mathematics, science, and language arts are reinforced in the course. This course contributes to the development of a career development plan. Work-based learning activities appropriate for this course are projects, field trips, and job shadowing. Teaching strategies encourage the development of essential skills and knowledge of the world of work, careers and leadership in the agriculture and medical industries. FFA and CECNC leadership activities apply instructional competencies to authentic experiences.

Biomedical Technology
Course Number: 7200
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 20
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2004 (pdf, 110kb)
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This survey course challenges students to investigate current and 21st century medical and health care practices using computerized databases, the Internet, media, and visiting health team professionals. Topics include the world of biomedical technology, the language of medicine, present and evolving biomedical specialties, biomedical ethics: crises and alternatives, and health career development. Work-based learning strategies include service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. Skills in science, mathematics, communications, health, and social studies are reinforced in this course. HOSA membership provides opportunities for personal and experiential growth.

Health Team Relations
Course Number: 7210
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 20
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2005 (pdf, 92kb)
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This course is designed to assist potential health care workers in their role and function as health team members. Topics include terminology, the history of health care, health care agencies, ethics, legal responsibilities, careers, holistic health, human needs, change, cultural awareness, communication, medical math, leadership, and career decision-making. Work-based learning strategies include service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. Basic academic skills, employability skills, critical thinking skills, teamwork, and the use of technology are reinforced in this course. HOSA leadership activities provide many opportunities for practical application of instructional competencies.

Allied Health Sciences I
Course Number: 7211
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 26
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2005 (pdf, 105kb)
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This course investigates the health care delivery system, its services, occupations, and related sciences. Topics include the study of the language of medicine, medical mathematics, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, diseases/disorders, diagnoses, treatments, patient/ client care regimens, career development, and future technological innovations. Work-based learning strategies include service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. Skills in science, mathematics, communications, social studies and health are reinforced in this course. Projects, teamwork, demonstrations, and HOSA competitive events serve as instructional strategies that reinforce the curriculum content. Biology and Health Education are recommended prerequisites.

Allied Health Sciences II
Course Number: 7212
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 16
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 270-360
Course blueprint: Summer 2000 (pdf, 400kb)
Other documents: Nurse Aide Program (zip, 5.8mb)
Prerequisite: Allied Health Sciences I or Medical Sciences I
Description:
This course is designed to prepare potential health care workers, preferably seniors, to become effective and efficient multiskilled health team members. Emphasis is placed on the development of proficiency in employability skills, emergency care skills, safety skills, clerical skills, and health care skills. The work-based learning strategy appropriate for this course is a minimum 65-hour clinical internship where student interns deliver health care in local hospitals, medical/ dental/veterinarian offices, nursing/convalescent/retirement facilities, wellness centers, etc. Skills in science, mathematics, communications, health, and social studies are reinforced in this course. HOSA activities support networking with health care agencies and professionals through the development of clinical expertise and volunteerism.

Medical Sciences I
Course Number: 7221
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 26
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2005 (pdf, 113kb)
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This course uses advanced investigative approaches to the study of human and social sciences as related to medicine and health care. Emphasis includes the language of medicine, body chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and the current and futuristic study of diseases and disorders. Work-based learning strategies include service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. Skills in science, mathematics, health, and social studies are reinforced in this course. HOSA competitive events serve as instructional strategies that reinforce the curriculum content. Biology, Algebra I, and Health Education are recommended prerequisites.

Medical Sciences II
Course Number: 7222
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 16
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2002 (pdf, 360kb)
Prerequisite: Allied Health Sciences I or Medical Sciences I
Description:
This specialized course is designed to prepare potential health care workers, preferably seniors, for performance in an advanced technical or professional health career. Emphasis is placed on professional development, communications, safety, bioethical/legal practices, healthcare delivery systems, assessment and diagnostic practices, health maintenance practices, and problem-solving and decisionmaking. Skills in mathematics, science, and communications are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies include the development of individualized clinical skills specifically related to a selected mentorship (minimum of 45 hours) with an exemplary health professional. HOSA activities support networking with health care agencies and professionals through the development of clinical expertise and volunteerism.

Health Science II
Course Number: 7242
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 20
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: Summer 2011 (pdf, 27kb)
Prerequisite: Health Science I OR PLTW Human Body Systems
Description:
This course is designed to help students expand their understanding of financing and trends of health care agencies, fundamentals of wellness, legal and ethical issues, concepts of teamwork, and effective communication. Students will learn health care skills, including current CPR and first aid training. English language arts and science are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include internship, mentorship, service learning, and job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative education are not available for this course. Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Nursing Fundamentals
Course Number: 7243
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 10
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 270-300
Course blueprint: Summer 2011 (pdf, 28kb)
Prerequisite: Health Science II
Description:
This course is designed for students interested in medical careers where personal care and basic nursing skills are used. This course is an enhanced adaptation of the North Carolina Division of Health Service Regulation (DHSR) Nurse Aide I (NAI) curriculum and helps prepare students for the National Nurse Aide Assessment (NNAAP). Students who pass the NNAAP become listed on the NC NAI Registry. English language arts, mathematics, and science are reinforced. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include a required clinical internship in a long-term care agency. Healthcare agencies may require testing for tuberculosis and/or other diseases and a criminal record check for felonies related to drugs. Cooperative education is not available for this course. HOSA competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences. *Enrollment is limited per North Carolina Board of Nursing (BON) Administrative Rule 21 NCAC 36.0318(i), which requires the ratio of teacher to nurse aide students be 1:10 or less while in the clinical area. DHSR applies BON Rule to the classroom training area.

Health Science Advanced Studies
Course Number: 7299
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 20
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
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Prerequisite: Three credits in Health Occupations Education
Description:
This culminating course is for seniors who are career-focused in a health or medical career. The three parts of the course include a research paper, a product, and a presentation. Students demonstrate their abilities to use content and apply knowledge to real-world situations in a selected career. In addition, they will also demonstrate their abilities to write, speak, apply knowledge, problem solve, and use life skills such as time management and organization. Students work under the guidance of a teacher-facilitator in collaboration with community members, business representatives, and other school-based personnel. HOSA membership provides avenues for applying leadership skills, reinforcing writing and speaking skills, and participating in volunteer activities.

PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences
Course Number: 7270
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 20
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: ³
Prerequisite: None
Description:
This course is designed for students to investigate the human body systems and various health conditions. They determine factors that lead to the death of a fictional person and investigate lifestyle choices. English language arts and science are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include service learning, and job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative education are not available for this course. Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

PLTW Human Body Systems
Course Number: 7271
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 20
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: ³
Prerequisite: PLTW Principles of Biomedical Sciences
Description:
In this course students examine the human body systems, design experiments and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions and often play the role of the biomedical professional. English language arts and science are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include service learning, and job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative education are not available for this course. Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

PLTW Medical Interventions
Course Number: 7272
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 20
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
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Prerequisite: PLTW Human Body Systems
Description:
This course allows students to investigate the interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease. It is a 'How-To' manual for maintaining overall health. English language arts and science are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include service learning, and job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative education are not available for this course. Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

PLTW Biomedical Innovations
Course Number: 7273
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 20
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: ³
Prerequisite: PLTW Medical Interventions
Description:
This course allows students to apply their knowledge and skills to answer questions or solve problems related to biomedical sciences. Students design innovative solutions to the health care challenges of the 21st century. Students work on independent projects and may work with a mentor in the healthcare industry. English language arts and science are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include internship, mentorship, service learning, and job shadowing. Apprenticeship and cooperative education are not available for this course. Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competitive events, community service, and leadership activities provide the opportunity to apply essential standards and workplace readiness skills through authentic experiences.

Pharmacy Technician
Course Number: 7232
Recommended Maximum Enrollment: 20
Recommended Hours of Instruction: 135-180
Course blueprint: ³
Prerequisite: Health Science II
Description:
This course has self-paced, on-line instruction designed to prepare high school seniors for a pharmacy technician career. Topics included in this course are federal law, medication used in major body systems, calculations, and pharmacy operations. The student will be eligible to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) exam upon successful completion of the course, graduation from high school, and having no felony record. Pharmacy clinical experience is recommended. Language arts, mathematics, and communications are reinforced in this course. HOSA activities support networking with health care professionals through volunteerism.

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