Course Catalog 2018_w_ CTE draft

Grammar will be reviewed throughout the course, and vocabulary building will be continued on an advanced level to aid in the increased emphasis on reading, writing, and speaking in Spanish in critical responses to and appraisals of literature, articles, movies, art, history, and culture. The course will be conducted in Spanish.

HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES

8302(1 credit) Grade Level: 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: None

This course introduces the student to a variety of healthcare careers and develops basic skills required in all health and medical sciences. It is designed to help students understand the key elements of the U.S. healthcare system and to learn basic healthcare terminology, anatomy and physiology for each body system, pathologies, diagnostic and clinical procedures, therapeutic interventions, and the fundamentals of traumatic and medical emergency care. Instruction emphasizes safety, cleanliness, asepsis, professionalism, accountability, and efficiency within the healthcare environment. Students also begin gaining job-seeking skills for entry into the health and medical sciences field. Students may learn the basics of medical laboratory procedures, pharmacology fundamentals, biotechnology concepts, and communication skills essential for providing quality patient care. Students will have the opportunity to become certified in First Aid and Basic CPR by the American Red Cross.

This course is available with an additional option (STEM Academy) which can be utilized. Preferences will be given to students who take advantage of dual enrollment and/or STEM Academy options.

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STEM Academy Grade Level: 10, 11, and 12 Prerequisite: Complete a Pulaski County Governor’s STEM Academy Application; possess a minimum GPA of 2/5, passing scores on the highest level attained on the English and Mathematics SOL tests.

This course is STEM-based, meaning all curriculums reinforce the benchmarks of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN I

8305 (1 credit) Grade Level: 11 and 12 Prerequisite: None

This certificate program is designed to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge to begin work as a pharmacy technician. The coursework will fulfill the requirements of the Board of Pharmacy and prepare students to take either the state examination or the national examination administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Trained, experienced pharmacy technicians who can demonstrate the right skills and knowledge should be able to pursue many exciting and respected career options or postsecondary study in the pharmacy field.

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN II

8306 (2 credits, 2 blocks) Grade Level: 11 and 12 Prerequisites: Pharmacy Technician I EOC Test: Industry credential test or licensure test required upon completion of this course.

This certificate program is designed to provide students with the basic skills and knowledge to begin work as a pharmacy technician. The coursework will fulfill the requirements of the Board of Pharmacy and prepare students to take either the state examination or the national examination administered by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. Trained, experienced pharmacy technicians who can demonstrate the right skills and knowledge should be able to pursue many exciting and respected career options or postsecondary study in the pharmacy field.