HOSA is an integral part of all Health Science courses.
Anatomy and Physiology 1 Credit
Prerequisites: Biology and Chemistry Grades 11, 12
Designed for students planning to pursue a health care profession; includes
the study of the normal body defenses against disease processes, the effects
of abnormal factors on the normal functioning of the body, the comparison of
anatomical structures and physiological functions of each body system, and
the treatments for system diseases.
Diagnostic Medicine 1 Credit
Grades 11, 12
Designed for students interested in medicine. Includes the study of
cardiology, imaging, the medical laboratory, radiology , and other forms of
diagnostic medicine. Upon successful completion, students will be able to
perform basic medical diagnostic skills.
EMS, Emergency Medical Services 1 Credit
Grades 11, 12
Provides students with the opportunity to gain the knowledge, skills and
confidence to give appropriate care when called to help a victim of injury or
sudden illness. Designed for students who are interested in a better
understanding of emergency medical technicians, paramedics, ER nurses, and
other careers associated with emergency management.
Forensic Science 1 Credit
Grades 11, 12
Provides students with an overview of how science is applied to solving
crimes. Topics including history of forensic sciences, collecting of
evidence, analyzing results, and hands-on applications of many laboratory
techniques used in solving crimes and identifying people and future carers.
Students will participate in a stayed crime scene to apply knowledge and
skills gained.
Health Science Education 1 Credit
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
Includes the study of health careers, career success, leadership development
through Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA) activities, basic
nutrition, diet therapy, safety measures, applications of metric systems,
environment/community health, growth, CPR, and first aid.
Medical Therapeutics 1 Credit
Grades 10, 11, 12
Explores career opportunites and issues in health care while focusing on
leadership development, anatomy and physiology, medical microbiology,
pharmacology, and basic skills. Upon successful completion of this course,
students will have basic skills, such as checking blood pressure, and will be
certified in the lifesaving techniques of CPR and first aid.
Nursing Education 1 Credit
Grades 11, 12
Prerequisite: Health Science Education and Medical Therapeutics
Parent and Student informational meeting required prior to start of class.
Date to be announced. Focuses on the study of dealing with direct bedside
nursing care. Includes clinical experience and supervised practice (for
selected students) in a long-term care (nursing home) setting. Upon
successful completion, the student will be eligible to take the state exam
for Certified Nursing Technician (CNT).
Rehab Therapy 1 Credit
Grades 10, 11, 12
Designed for students interested in exploring careers associatd with
rehabilitation. Includes the study of bones, muscles, joints, and nerves in
the human body; correct body alignment; routine range of motion exercises;
personal fitness; exercise physiology; or recreational therapy. Also
includes information for students interested in speech therapy, music
therapy, occupational therapy and athletic training.
