HEALTHCARE SCIENCE PATHWAY
Essentials of Healthcare
Course Description:
Course Description: Essentials of Healthcare is a foundations course for
the Therapeutic Medicine-Physical Medicine Career Pathways. It is
appropriate for students wishing to pursue a career in the Sports
Medicine/Rehabilitative Services Industry. The course will enable
students to receive initial exposure to Therapeutic Services skills and
attitudes applicable to the healthcare industry. The concepts of anatomy
and physiology, assessment, and preventative care are evaluated.
Fundamental healthcare skills development is initiated including
medical terminology, kinesiology, and basic life support. Mastery of
these standards through project based learning, technical skills practice,
and leadership development activities of the career and technical
student organization -Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
will provide students with a competitive edge for either entry into the
healthcare global marketplace and/or the post-secondary institution of
their choice to continue their education and training. This course is
considered broad-based with high impact and is a prerequisite for
Concepts of Physical Medicine, Rehabilitation in Physical Medicine
and Practicum courses.
Pre-Requisite:
Grade Levels:
Terms Offered:
Unit of Credit:
Introduction to Healthcare Science
9-12
Fall & Spring
1.0