Exploring Health Sciences & the Language of Medicine
Course Instructor
- Allied Health Teacher, HS
General Course Prerequisites:
- Students MUST register for both Exploring Health Sciences for Fall Semester and Exploring the Language of Medicine for Spring semester
- Strong attendance
Exploring Health Sciences (Fall Semester)
- Course #: 830226 – Grades: 10, 11, 12 – Credits: One
Exploring the Language of Medicine (Spring Semester)
- Course #: 838326 – Grades: 10, 11, 12 – Credits: One
- Prerequisite: Students must have taken Exploring Health Sciences Course # 830226
This is part two (Spring semester) of a two-part, full-year course. Students must also register for part one, Exploring Health Sciences (Fall semester). This course builds on the foundations of the Exploring Health Sciences course. Exploring the Language of Medicine is designed to help students learn medical terminology. It is presented in logical order, beginning with each body system's anatomy and physiology and progressing through pathology, diagnostic procedures, therapeutic interventions, and pharmacology. Concepts, terms, and abbreviations are also presented to the students.
Topics covered by this course are:
- Characteristics of the Health Care Worker
- Controlling Infection
- Health Care Issues
- Legal and Ethical Issues
- Health Care Specialties and Educational Requirements for Careers
- Health Care Systems
- Health Regulatory Boards
- Medical Math
- Safety
- Vital Signs
Certifications
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Health Care Provider Certification and First Aid accredited by the American Heart Association
Colleges/Universities
Students completing Exploring Health Sciences my pursue more specific career pathways in high school such as emergency medical technician, dental careers, medical assisting, practical nursing, pharmacy technician, physical/occupational therapy, and sports medicine. Graduates may continue their studies at schools including?
- George Mason University
- George Washington University
- James Madison University
- Longwood University
- Lord Fairfax Community College
- Lynchburg College
- Maymount University
- Northern Virginia Community College
- Shenandoah University
- University of Virginia
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- West Virginia University
Careers
Exploring Health Sciences may lead to these careers:
- Athletic Trainer
- Dental Hygienist
- Dentist
- Emergency Medical Technician/Paramedic
- Medical Assistant
- Nurse/RN, LPN
- Pharmacist
- Pharmacy Technician
- Physician
- Physician’s Assistant
- Physical Therapist/Occupation therapist
- Radiology Technician
- Respiratory Therapist
- Speech Therapist
- X-Ray Technician
Professional Organizations and Resources
- American Nurses Association
- National Federation of Licensed Practical Nurses
- American Association of Medical Assistants - AAMA
- American Medical Association
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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- http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos164.htm - Medical Assistants
- http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos102.htm - Licensed Practical Nurse
- http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos103.htm - Medical Records and Health Info Tech
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