Klein High School Health Science Cluster
Courses Offered at Klein High School
Principles of Health Science
Course Number: 927018
Grade Placement: 9-11
Credit: 1 credit
Prerequisite: Biology I or concurrent enrollment
This course includes skills related to the health care industry. Content relates to patient relationships, working environments, and ethical and legal responsibilities. Entry-level skills will also be developed for taking vital signs, maintaining safety, and performing first aid and CPR. Introduction to basic human anatomy and physiology and medical terminology will prepare the student foe a transition to clinical experiences in health care.
Medical Terminology
Course Number: 927818
Grade Placement: 10- 12
Credit: 1 credit
Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science
This course is designed to develop a working knowledge of the language of medicine. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, word roots, abbreviations and acronyms. By relating terms to body systems, students identify proper use of words in a medical environment. Knowledge of medical terminology enhances the student’s ability to successfully secure employment or pursue advances education in health care.
Health Science Theory & Clinical (HST II)
Course Number: 926918
Grade Placement: 11-12
Credit: 2 credits
Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science, Biology I, Medical Terminology, and approval process
This course receives advanced grade points.
This course will provide for the development of multi-occupational knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will observe and assist professional health care personnel in clinical/hospital environments. Students must provide their own transportation to their assigned clinical settings. Students must be CPR certified, have the current Hepatitis B series, and a TB skin test is required. A uniform, name tag, stethoscope and professional liability insurance will be required. Student also may be required to pass a criminal background check upon entrance into the course due to specific clinical/hospital requirements.
Anatomy and Physiology
Course Number: 927118
Grade Placement: 11-12
Credit: 1 credit
Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I
This course receives advanced grade points.
In this course students conduct laboratory investigations/fieldwork, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and problem solving. Topics will be presented through an integration of biology, chemistry and physics. Students will study the structures and functions of the human body and body systems and will investigate the body’s responses to forces, maintenance of homeostasis, electrical interactions, transport systems, and energy systems. Students will also analyze relationships between anatomical structures and physiological functions of the human systems. This same course is also listed in the Science Section of the Guidance Handbook.
Pharmacology
Course Number: 926718
Grade Placement: 11-12
Credit: 1 credit
Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science
Students will study how natural and synthetic chemical agents such as drugs affect biological systems. Knowledge of the properties of therapeutic agents is vital in providing quality health care. It is an ever-changing, growing body of information that continually demands greater amounts of time and education from health care workers.
Problems and Solutions in Health Science/ Certified Pharmacy Technician
Course Number: 9277CT
Grade Placement: 12th grade
Credit: 1 credit
Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science, Biology I, Pharmacology, and approval process
This course receives advanced grade points
This is an occupational specific course designed to provide knowledge and skills for certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. The course is comprised of classroom instruction, lab applications and independent study. No clinical hours are required, but may be provided based on the individuals needs and students must provide their own transportation. Students will learn federal and state law pertaining to the pharmacy industry, drug classifications, medical terminology, ethical and legal issues, safety, aseptic technique, calculations, career opportunities, and pharmacy operations. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to test for the national Certified Pharmacy Technician certification. The student must provide proof of a high school diploma to receive certification. Student tuition, computer access and national testing fee will be required.
Practicum in Health Science/ EMT
Course Number: 927618
Grade Placement: 12
Credit: 2 credits
Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science, Biology I, Medical Terminology, and approval process
This course receives advanced grade points
This is an occupational specific course designed to provide knowledge and skills for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. Instruction will be provided related to patient assessment, spinal immobilizations, trauma management, treatment of medical emergencies and mechanical aids to breathing. The EMT program requires additional ambulance and emergency room experiences outside the classroom. The students must be 18 years old by March 1 to participate in the course. In order to take the state certification exam, the students must be 18 years of age, have passes the certification test and have proof of a high school diploma. The students must be CPR certified, have the current Hepatitis series, and a TB skin test is required. Student tuitions, uniform, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, trauma scissors, penlight and safety glasses are required. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the training location.
Pathophysiology
Course Number: 928218
Grade Placement: 11-12
Credit: 1 credit
Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology
This course enables students to conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations. and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students in Pathophysiology study disease processes and how humans are affected. Emphasis is placed on prevention and treatment of disease. Students will differentiate between normal and abnormal physiology. (3 credit of Science required as a Prerequisite).
Medical Microbiology
Course Number: 928118
Grade Placement: 11-12
Credit: 1 credit
Prerequisite: 3 credits of science
This course helps students explore the microbial world, studying topics such as pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, laboratory procedures, identifying microorganisms, drug resistant organisms, and emerging diseases (3 credit of Science required as a prerequisite).
World Health Research
Course Number: 928018
Grade Placement: 11-12
Credit: 1 credit
Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry
This course examines major world health problems and emerging technologies as solutions to these medical concerns. The course is designed to improve students' understanding of the cultural, infrastructural, political, educational, and technological constraints and inspire ideas for appropriate technological solutions to global medical care issues. (Biology and Chemistry required for prerequisite).
Course Number: 927018
Grade Placement: 9-11
Credit: 1 credit
Prerequisite: Biology I or concurrent enrollment
This course includes skills related to the health care industry. Content relates to patient relationships, working environments, and ethical and legal responsibilities. Entry-level skills will also be developed for taking vital signs, maintaining safety, and performing first aid and CPR. Introduction to basic human anatomy and physiology and medical terminology will prepare the student foe a transition to clinical experiences in health care.
Medical Terminology
Course Number: 927818
Grade Placement: 10- 12
Credit: 1 credit
Recommended Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science
This course is designed to develop a working knowledge of the language of medicine. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, word roots, abbreviations and acronyms. By relating terms to body systems, students identify proper use of words in a medical environment. Knowledge of medical terminology enhances the student’s ability to successfully secure employment or pursue advances education in health care.
Health Science Theory & Clinical (HST II)
Course Number: 926918
Grade Placement: 11-12
Credit: 2 credits
Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science, Biology I, Medical Terminology, and approval process
This course receives advanced grade points.
This course will provide for the development of multi-occupational knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will observe and assist professional health care personnel in clinical/hospital environments. Students must provide their own transportation to their assigned clinical settings. Students must be CPR certified, have the current Hepatitis B series, and a TB skin test is required. A uniform, name tag, stethoscope and professional liability insurance will be required. Student also may be required to pass a criminal background check upon entrance into the course due to specific clinical/hospital requirements.
Anatomy and Physiology
Course Number: 927118
Grade Placement: 11-12
Credit: 1 credit
Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I
This course receives advanced grade points.
In this course students conduct laboratory investigations/fieldwork, use scientific methods during investigations, and make informed decisions using critical thinking and problem solving. Topics will be presented through an integration of biology, chemistry and physics. Students will study the structures and functions of the human body and body systems and will investigate the body’s responses to forces, maintenance of homeostasis, electrical interactions, transport systems, and energy systems. Students will also analyze relationships between anatomical structures and physiological functions of the human systems. This same course is also listed in the Science Section of the Guidance Handbook.
Pharmacology
Course Number: 926718
Grade Placement: 11-12
Credit: 1 credit
Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science
Students will study how natural and synthetic chemical agents such as drugs affect biological systems. Knowledge of the properties of therapeutic agents is vital in providing quality health care. It is an ever-changing, growing body of information that continually demands greater amounts of time and education from health care workers.
Problems and Solutions in Health Science/ Certified Pharmacy Technician
Course Number: 9277CT
Grade Placement: 12th grade
Credit: 1 credit
Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science, Biology I, Pharmacology, and approval process
This course receives advanced grade points
This is an occupational specific course designed to provide knowledge and skills for certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. The course is comprised of classroom instruction, lab applications and independent study. No clinical hours are required, but may be provided based on the individuals needs and students must provide their own transportation. Students will learn federal and state law pertaining to the pharmacy industry, drug classifications, medical terminology, ethical and legal issues, safety, aseptic technique, calculations, career opportunities, and pharmacy operations. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be eligible to test for the national Certified Pharmacy Technician certification. The student must provide proof of a high school diploma to receive certification. Student tuition, computer access and national testing fee will be required.
Practicum in Health Science/ EMT
Course Number: 927618
Grade Placement: 12
Credit: 2 credits
Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science, Biology I, Medical Terminology, and approval process
This course receives advanced grade points
This is an occupational specific course designed to provide knowledge and skills for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician. Instruction will be provided related to patient assessment, spinal immobilizations, trauma management, treatment of medical emergencies and mechanical aids to breathing. The EMT program requires additional ambulance and emergency room experiences outside the classroom. The students must be 18 years old by March 1 to participate in the course. In order to take the state certification exam, the students must be 18 years of age, have passes the certification test and have proof of a high school diploma. The students must be CPR certified, have the current Hepatitis series, and a TB skin test is required. Student tuitions, uniform, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, trauma scissors, penlight and safety glasses are required. Students must provide their own transportation to and from the training location.
Pathophysiology
Course Number: 928218
Grade Placement: 11-12
Credit: 1 credit
Prerequisite: Anatomy & Physiology
This course enables students to conduct laboratory and field investigations, use scientific methods during investigations. and make informed decisions using critical thinking and scientific problem solving. Students in Pathophysiology study disease processes and how humans are affected. Emphasis is placed on prevention and treatment of disease. Students will differentiate between normal and abnormal physiology. (3 credit of Science required as a Prerequisite).
Medical Microbiology
Course Number: 928118
Grade Placement: 11-12
Credit: 1 credit
Prerequisite: 3 credits of science
This course helps students explore the microbial world, studying topics such as pathogenic and non-pathogenic microorganisms, laboratory procedures, identifying microorganisms, drug resistant organisms, and emerging diseases (3 credit of Science required as a prerequisite).
World Health Research
Course Number: 928018
Grade Placement: 11-12
Credit: 1 credit
Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry
This course examines major world health problems and emerging technologies as solutions to these medical concerns. The course is designed to improve students' understanding of the cultural, infrastructural, political, educational, and technological constraints and inspire ideas for appropriate technological solutions to global medical care issues. (Biology and Chemistry required for prerequisite).
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