Here are the Health Science Courses offered at KLEIN HIGH SCHOOL!

Are you interested in being involved in the medical field in the future? Here are a variety of pathways & introductory courses to get you a headstart!
  • Want to add a course to your career plan? In each course description, there is a KISD code available that can be used in Skyward.
Emergency Medical Technician Pathway
Public Service and/or STEM Endorsment
​Are you interested in becoming an EMT? Students in this course will gain knowledge and skills related to patient assessment, spinal immobilization, trauma management, treatment of medical emergencies, and mechanical aids to breathing. Also get Emergency Medical Technician Industry Certification!

Courses required for this pathway are below! If they are not required, they will be listed as recommended.
  • Courses below are listed with required grade year!
  • If you have any questions please contact, ccope1@kleinisd.net!

Principles of Health Sciences

Grade 9/10
  • Prerequsite: Biology I
  • No Fees
  • 5.0 Grade Points
  • KISD CODE: 927018

Medical Terminology

Grade 9/10
  • Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science or Concurrent Enrollment in Principles of Health Science
  • No fees
  • 5.0 Grade Points
  • KISD CODE: 927818

Health Science Theory

Grade 11
  • Prerequisites: Principles of Health Science and Medical Terminology
  • 5.5 Grade Points
  • $10 Fee
  • CPR Certification
  • KISD CODE: 926318
AND

Anatomy & Physiology

Grade 10-12
  • Prerequisites: Biology I and Chemistry I
  • 5.5 Grade Points (6.0 Class of 2025)
  • No fee
  • KISD CODE:  927118

Practicum in Health Science- EMT (Emergency Medical Technician)

Grade 12
  • Prerequisites: Health Science Theory and Anatomy & Physiology
  • Age Requirements: Students must be 17 years of age on or before June 1, of their 12th grade year.
  • 5.5 Grade Points (6.0 Class of 2025)
  • $468 Fee (Based on Provider)
  • Emergency Medical Technician Certification
  • 2 Class Periods
  • KISD CODE:  927618 
Health science clinical pathway
Public Service and/or STEM Endorsment
Through this course, students will develop knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will observe and assist professional health care personnel in clinical/hospital environments.​ Also get a Medical Assisstant Certification!

Courses required for this pathway are below! If they are not required, they will be listed as recommended.
  • Courses below are listed with required grade year!
  • If you have any questions please contact, ccope1@kleinisd.net!

Principles of Health Sciences

Grade 9/10
  • Prerequsite: Biology I
  • No Fees
  • 5.0 Grade Points
  • KISD CODE: 927018

Medical Terminology

Grade 9/10
  • Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science or Concurrent Enrollment in Principles of Health Science
  • No fees
  • 5.0 Grade Points
  • KISD CODE: 927818

Health Science Theory

Grade 11
  • Prerequisites: Principles of Health Science and Medical Terminology
  • 5.5 Grade Points
  • $10 Fee
  • CPR Certification
  • KISD CODE: 926318
AND

Anatomy & Physiology

Grade 10-12
  • Prerequisites: Biology I and Chemistry I
  • 5.5 Grade Points (6.0 Class of 2025)
  • No fee
  • KISD CODE:  927118

Practicum in Health Science- Clinical

Grade 12
  • Prerequisites: Health Science Theory and Anatomy & Physiology
  • 5.5 Grade Points (6.0 Class of 2025)
  • About $95 Fee (Based on provider)
  • Medical Assisstant Certification
  • 2 Class Periods
  • KISD CODE:  927918
Medical sciences pathway
Public Service and/or STEM Endorsment
Through this course, students will develop knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will observe and assist professional health care personnel in clinical/hospital environments.​ Also get a Medical Assisstant Certification!

Courses required for this pathway are below! If they are not required, they will be listed as recommended.
  • Courses below are listed with required grade year!
  • If you have any questions please contact, awalther2@kleinisd.net!

Principles of Health Sciences

​Grade 9/10
  • Prerequsite: Biology I
  • No Fees
  • 5.0 Grade Points
  • KISD CODE: 927018

Medical Terminolgy

Grade 9/10
  • Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science or Concurrent Enrollment in Principles of Health Science
  • No Fees
  • 5.0 Grade Points
  • KISD CODE: 927818

​Anatomy & Physiology

​Grade 10-12
  • Prerequisites: Biology I and Chemistry I
  • 5.5 Grade Points (6.0 Class of 2025)
  • No Fees
  • KISD CODE:  927118
Recommended Concurrent Enrollment

Medical Microbiology/DC

Grade 11-12
  • Prerequisites: Biology I and Chemistry I
  • 5.5 Grade Points (6.0 Class of 2025)
  • No Fees
  • Science Credit
  • KISD CODE: 928118

Pathophysiology

Grade 11-12
  • Prerequisites: Anatomy & Physiology
  • 5.5 Grade Points (6.0 Class of 2025)
  • No Fees
  • Science Credit
  • KISD CODE:  928218
Pharmacy Pathway
Public Service and/or STEM Endorsment
You will gain knowledge and skills for certification as a Certified Pharmacy Technician. Course is comprised of classroom instruction, lab applications, and independent study. You 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, you will be eligible to test for the national Certified Pharmacy Technician certification.​

Courses required for this pathway are below! If they are not required, they will be listed as recommended.
  • Courses below are listed with required grade year!
  • If you have any questions please contact, kvelez1@kleinisd.net!

Principles of Health Sciences

Grade 9/10
  • Prerequsite: Biology I
  • No Fees
  • 5.0 Grade Points
  • KISD CODE: 927018

Medical Terminolgy

Grade 9/10
  • Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science or Concurrent Enrollment in Principles of Health Science
  • No fees
  • 5.0 Grade Points
  • KISD CODE: 927818

Health Science Theory

Grade 11
  • Prerequisites: Principles of Health Science and Medical Terminology
  • 5.5 Grade Points
  • $10 Fee
  • CPR Certification
  • KISD CODE: 926318
AND

Pharmacology

Grade 10-12
  • Prerequisites: Principles of Health Science and Medical Terminology
  • 5.0 Grade Points 
  • No fee
  • KISD CODE:  926718

Practicum in Health Science- Certified Pharmacy Technician

Grade 12
  • Prerequsites: Health Science Theory and Pharmacology
  • 5.5 Grade Points (6.0 Class of 2025)
  • 2 Class Periods
  • No Fees
  • Pharmacy Technician Certification
  • KISD CODE: 927718 
Healthcare diagnostics pathway
Public Service and/or STEM Endorsment
Are you interested in pursuing a career in the health care diagnostic industry? Students in this course will learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, and communicate effectively.

Courses required for this pathway are below! If they are not required, they will be listed as recommended.
  • Courses below are listed with required grade year!
  • If you have any questions please contact, kvelez1@kleinisd.net!

Principles of Health Sciences

Grade 9/10
  • Prerequsite: Biology I
  • No Fees
  • 5.0 Grade Points
  • KISD CODE: 927018

Medical Terminology

Grade 9/10
  • Prerequisite: Principles of Health Science or Concurrent Enrollment in Principles of Health Science
  • No fees
  • 5.0 Grade Points
  • KISD CODE: 927818

Health Science Theory

Grade 11
  • Prerequisites: Principles of Health Science and Medical Terminology
  • 5.5 Grade Points
  • $10 Fee
  • CPR Certification
  • KISD CODE: 926318
AND

Anatomy & Physiology

Grade 10-12
  • Prerequisites: Biology I and Chemistry I
  • 5.5 Grade Points (6.0 Class of 2025)
  • No fee
  • KISD CODE:  927118

Practicum in Health Science- Diagnostics

Grade 12
  • Prerequisites: Health Science Theory and Anatomy & Physiology
  • 5.5 Grade Points
  • 2 Class Periods
  • $85 Fee (Based on Provider)
  • Medical Assisstant and EKG Technician Certification
  • KISD CODE: 926218 

Accelerated College Pathway

Facts about the Medical Sciences Pathway:

  • Interested in taking advanced health science courses to better prepare for Pre-Med and Biomedical studies at the university level.
  • Earn an Associate of Science degree.
  • ​Offered at Klein High School

Pathway Information

​Workforce Data &
Career Information

​Higher Education Partners

  • Lone Star College - Tomball

Student Application Information​

  • Application open to:
    • All 8th grade students in Klein ISD having completed Algebra I and preferably Biology ​
  • ​Strong academic skills in reading, math and science
  • Able to transfer to Klein High School and provide transportation to the high school 

Application Deadline: ​February 3, 2023