Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
What do students learn in the Medical Terminology course?
Medical Terminology is designed to allow the student to learn many of the common medical terms that are used in any health care career. Students will learn many word parts and then learn how to combine word parts to create medical terms. Medical terminology is one semester in length.Back to Top
What will students learn in Introduction to Health Science Technology?
Introduction to HST is desgined to give an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, envirnomental, and information segments of the health care industry. The course focuses on health career exploration, leadership development, ethical and legal responsibilities, qualities of a health care worker, and the history of health care. Intro to HST is one semester in length.Back to Top
What should my student take next year?
Depends on their Health Science Academy strand. Most students are encouraged to take HST 1 (either as an elective or requirement for the Academy) because they will learn additional information relating to health care and it counts as their health credit for their high school graduation requirement.Back to Top