Course Catalog 2018_w_ CTE draft

HEALTH ASSISTING CAREERS

8331(2 credits, 2 blocks) Grade Level: 11 and 12 Prerequisite: Successful completion (minimal “C” average) of Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences 8302 EOC Test: Industry credential test or licensure test required upon completion of this course. Students explore opportunities in the health care field by developing basic skills common to several assisting careers. HAC is a two- block course that qualifies students to take the Virginia State Certification Exam for Nursing Assistants (CNA). They study body structure and function, principles of health, microbes, and disease, and an overview of the health and patient care system. Supervised work-based learning for a minimum of 40 hours as part of the course in health care settings is managed by the health and medical sciences education teacher. Students will provide hands-on patient care with instructor supervision. This course is available with two additional options (dual enrollment & STEM Academy) which can both be utilized. Preferences will be given to students who take advantage of dual enrollment and/or STEM academy options.  CTE Dual Enrollment NRCC college credit in NUR 27 Nursing Assistant, 5 credits Grade Level: 11 and 12 Prerequisite: Successful completion (minimal “C” average) of Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences 8302, NRCC Placement Examination and NRCC Application. Acceptance for this class is by application process.

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STEM Academy Grade Level: 11 and 12

Prerequisite: Successful completion (minimal “C” average) of Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences 8302, NRCC Placement Examination and NRCC Application. Acceptance for this class is by application process.

This course is dual enrolled with NRCC NUR 27 Nurse Aide I – 5 credits. This course is STEM-based, meaning all curriculums reinforce the benchmarks of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

8383(1 credit, 1 block) Grade Level: 11 and 12 Prerequisite: Recommended Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences

Medical Terminology is designed to help students learn common medical terms essential for safe patient care. Topics are presented in logical order, beginning with each body system's anatomy and physiology and progressing through pathology, laboratory tests and clinical procedures, therapeutic interventions, and pharmacology. Students learn concepts, terms, and abbreviations for each topic. CTE Dual Enrollment NRCC college credit in HIM 101 – Health Information Technology I (4 credits) and HIM 103 – Health Information Technology II (2 credits) Grade Level: 11 and 12 Prerequisite: Recommended Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences and NRCC Placement Examination STEM Academy Grade Level: 11 and 12 Prerequisite: Complete a Pulaski County Governor’s STEM Academy Application; possess a minimum GPA of 2.5, passing scores on the highest level attained on the English and Mathematics SOL tests.  

This course is STEM-based, meaning all curriculums reinforce the benchmarks of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Students will be permitted to take only one physical education class or physical education elective class per semester, as recommended by the Virginia Department of Education.