USD 503 • Health Science Academy

Health Science

9950 HEALTH SCIENCE EXPLORATION (1HOUR)	Y
Prerequisite: Application to Parsons Health Science Academy and acceptance and concurrent enrollment in Health Science Biology. Grade: 10 Health Science Exploration is designed to introduce the student to those health care issues and process that af-fect patients in all settings and are universal to all health care providers. Topics include health care, therapeutic communication and interpersonal skills, cultural and ethnic diversity, legal issues, healthcare delivery models and settings, employability skills, health and safety practices. Students will gain an awareness of and have the opportu-nities to explore various health professions including diagnostic, therapeutic, support services, health informatics, and biotechnology through guest speakers, field trips, and job shadowing experiences. Also included are leadership skills developed through membership in the student youth organization, HOSA and introduction to Spanish medical phrases. The curriculum will include traditional classroom style of learning along with rigorous team work activities in solving problems that are relevant to the health science field. This team work provides students with real life situa-tions that involve complex thinking skills as well as problem solving skills. 1 credit.


9930 HEALTH SCIENCE I (2 HOURS)	Y
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, grade “C” or better in Biology and Health Science Explorations or concurrent enrollment in Health Science Explorations, and concurrent enrollment in Anatomy and Physiology Grade: 11 Health Science I is designed to acquaint the student with the many career opportunities in the health care field, health care systems, qualities of a successful health care worker, medical ethics and legal responsibilities, medical terminology, communication, nutrition and health, human growth and development, cultural diversity, infection con-trol, and job-seeking skills. Students will develop a basic understanding of body systems. This course is also de-signed to provide skills to perform CPR and first aid procedures. The student will receive certification in CPR upon successful completion of all American Heart Association standards for Basic Life Saving for the Health Care Pro-vider. The curriculum which combines classroom and laboratory instruction emphasis on defining the role and respon-sibility of members of the health care team, developing, expanding and refining competencies to prepare the student for employment and/or further education as well as promoting within the student a realistic self-perception of abili-ties, interest and goals as they relate to his/her career objective. This course offers the student the option of a con-current credit class in Medical Terminology from Labette Community College for 3 hours of credit. Also included are leadership skills developed through membership in the student youth organization, HOSA. 1 credit.


9925 HEALTH SCIENCE II (2 HOURS)	Y
Prerequisite: Health Science I, grade “C” or better and permission of instructors. Grade: 12 Students will learn to process knowledge of self, the work environment and nursing skills into the manpower requirements of a health care worker. Students will describe basic anatomy, physiology, terminology, and demon-strate the skills needed to perform in the nursing assistant role. Students will participate in the direct care, with su-pervision to gain confidence in the nursing assistant duties. This course provides classroom and clinical instruction for the primary care of clients in long-term and acute-care facilities. Students learn skills for daily hygiene, bedside care, vital sign measurement, positioning, and safe transfer of clients. The class prepares and schedules the student to take the Kansas CNA examination. This course offers the students a concurrent credit class in preparation for certification in Nursing Assisting from Labette Community College for 6 hours of credit. In addition this course will include a healthy living unit, preparation for becoming employed, and field trip experience. 1 credit.


9940 HEALTH SCIENCE III	Y
Prerequisite: Health Science II, grade “C” or better and permission of instructor. Grade: 12 Students in Health Science III have the opportunity to explore health career options and learn from the profes-sionals in many different areas. Students will shadow health professionals as well as go on field trips to different medical facilities. The class prepares students to become more marketable for a job in health careers. Students will have an opportunity to practice and improve basic care skills. Students have an opportunity to demonstrate team-work skills, develop group projects as well as learn from each other about health topics that appear in papers and journals. Also included are leadership skills developed through membership in the student youth organization, HOSA. Students will have the opportunity of several field trips of which some will include visits to post secondary institutions. 1 credit


9945 HEALTH SCIENCE IV	Y
Prerequisite: Health Science III, grade “C” or better and permission of instructor. Grade: 12 Students in Health Science IV have an opportunity to do on the job training, post secondary educational training, or expand their knowledge base through completion of CMA or a pharmacy tech class. Students enrolled in Health Science IV will research post-secondary educations and learn about different financial assistance programs. Stu-dents are required to complete portfolio this semester. Students will learn about retirement planning, checking and savings. Students are required to meet and maintain on-the-job training criteria and continue employment related to the health science career and technical area. Students will complete applications and on-site visits to three post-secondary institutions. 1 credit. College credit available.


3502 •HEALTH SCIENCE BIOLOGY	Y
Grade: 10 This course is designed for the more advanced science student who wants an accelerated, more in-depth study of biology with a health science focus. The concepts of laboratory equipment, scientific measurement, and the scientific method will be stressed throughout the year while studying the various principles of biology. Emphasis will be placed on problem-solving processes and independent research. Each student will be required to keep a notebook for daily work and lab work. The class will fulfill the requirements for 10th grade biology.


3620 HEALTH SCIENCE ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY	Y
Prerequisite: Completion of Biology Grade: 11 or 12 The purpose of this course is to study the structures and functions of vertebrates with emphasis on humans. All organs and organ systems pertaining to human A&P will be studied in detail, including relevant histological and pathological aspects. This class serves as a college prep class for students enrolled the Health Science Charter School. Additionally, students who have completed prerequisites and have interest in the field of study may also enroll.


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