Introduction

Course Title: Introduction to Medical Careers and Health

Course Description: This course is the Introductory Level Course in the Medical Careers Pathway and provides career-related knowledge and experiences to enhance decision-making, helping students make wise educational and career choices. Students will understand basic concepts designed to introduce them to Medical Careers, Mental Health, Social Services, and Public Health opportunities. Integrated throughout the course are career preparation standards, which include basic academic skills, leadership integration, communication, interpersonal skills, problem-solving, workplace safety, technology, lifetime health, nutrition, fitness, and employment literacy connection to core academic standards. This course will include current Health curriculum requirement content embedded within the instruction materials meeting CDE standards for California Public Schools.

Grade Levels: 9th & 10th Grade

Concentrator

Course Title: Medical Terminology

Course Description: This course explores the specialized language used within the medical profession. Emphasis is placed on the definition, pronunciation, and spelling of medical terms with a focus on building medical words using prefixes, word roots, suffixes, and combining forms. To further advance a working knowledge of these terms, vocabulary is taught in relation to the basic anatomy, physiology, and pathology of body systems. This class is directed towards those students seeking a basic anatomy/physiology and medical terminology class to support their pursuit of a job in the medical field.

Grade Levels: 10th – 12th Grade

Capstone

Course Title: Medical Careers

Course Description: This 2-hour daily class counts as a concentrator and a capstone. Students will learn about body systems, patient assessment, patient care, policies, and procedures, and participate in interactive labs. Course content is taught through lectures, teacher demonstration, self-directed instruction, skills laboratory, and practical experience. Learn industry-level skills in hospital and medical careers. Classroom training includes basic patient care, CPR and First Aid, vital signs, anatomy, medical terminology, and safety. Job shadows and internships may take place in a variety of hospital and medical environments including x-ray, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, laboratory, medical records, cardiology, surgery, and medical offices. Transportation to internships is a vital component. This course meets the UC A-G “G” entrance requirements. Prerequisites: TB test clearance and current valid immunization records are required for internships. Students must be 16 years of age or older.

Grade Levels: 11th & 12 Grade