[Grade 10]

(Credits: 1)

[Class may NOT be repeated]

Students will explore foundational concepts required for most healthcare careers. Topics include first aid, infection control, history of health care, health maintenance practices, communication, teamwork, and employability skills.

[Grade: 11]

(Credits: 2)

[Class may NOT be repeated]

Advanced Weight

Industry Recognized Credential Available: OSHA 10, American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Students desiring to pursue a career in healthcare will complete coursework in the following areas: basic medical terminology, key healthcare systems, legal and ethical responsibilities, and medical math.

[Grade: 12]

(Credits: 3)

[Class may be repeated with permission]

Advanced Weight

Industry Recognized Credential Available: Certified Patient Care Tech, American Heart Association Basic Life Support

Requirements: Proof of Hepatitis B vaccination, flu shot, drug screening ($40+), uniform fee ($45+)

Please note: students will attend clinical 3-4 days in a row. Scrubs must be clean and wrinkle free each clinical day. A second set of scrubs is suggested.

Embedded Credit:

.5 Technical Math Semester 1

.5 Technical English Semester 2

Students desiring to pursue a career in health care will learn basic patient care skills in the classroom and lab, as well as put all skills to work in the clinical setting. Students will learn professional behavior and communication skills of a healthcare provider , describe basic anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology of each body system, explore how care provided is impacted by different age groups and culture, and obtain American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS CPR certification.

[Grade: 11-12]

(Credits: 1)

[Class may not be repeated]

Advanced Weight

Dual Credit Available: MSU West Plains (3)

Students desiring to pursue a career in health care will learn medical terms necessary to communicate in the healthcare environment. This course focuses on understanding medical suffixes, prefixes, and combining forms related to the structure and function of body systems. Pronunciation, spelling, and definition of medical terms will be covered.