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Medical Science CTE Program
CTE Program
Medical Science
Grade 11
Medical Science 1
Grade 12
Medical Science 1
Medical Science 2
CTE Completer Pathway* - Medical Science Program
*Students must pass each course in the pathway, with a āCā or higher, to earn CTE Program Completer
status.
Medical Science 1 ā Medical Science 2
451200/01 Medical Science 1
This course is designed to introduce students to careers in the medical and healthcare fields. Students will have the
opportunity to learn the anatomy and physiology of the body systems as they relate to health, wellness, diagnosis and
treatment of diseases and the human life cycle. This course will provide students with basic skills in first aid, CPR, and
medical terminology. The class includes medical career research, clinical labs, project work, and professional guest
speakers. Students are encouraged to join HOSA-Future Health Professionals club. This course is available pending final
approval.
Prerequisites: Biology or Honors Biology, Chemistry A or Honors Chemistry
Grades Taught: 11, 12
Credit: 1.0
NCAA Approval
451300/01 Medical Science 2
This course builds on the knowledge gained in Medical Science I and is designed for students who wish to pursue a
career in medical, dental, pharmaceutical, as well as other, post-secondary careers in health care. Students will develop
clinical and technical skills while learning roles, relationships, and responsibilities in the health care setting. The course
covers knowledge, skills, attitudes, and principles necessary to prepare students to become successful, multi-skilled entry
level medical employees. This course includes clinical skills and procedures, basic pharmacy, diagnostic lab procedures,
suturing, EKG, BLS CPR and First Aid and medical terminology. Through this course students will take a national test and
those who pass will be certified as a Patient Care Technician. Students are also encouraged to participate in HOSA-Future
Health Professionals and Work Based Learning. This course is available pending final approval.
Prerequisites: Medical Science 1
Grades Taught: 11,12
Credit: 1.0
NCAA Approval pending
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