Health Science
Program Description
Christensen- The goal of this course is to help students successfully complete all requirements for National
Registry EMT Certification. This course is designed to provide the student with advanced instruction to improve
the quality of emergency medical care rendered to victims of accidents and illnesses. Topics include anatomy and
physiology, disease processes, assessment and patient stabilization, proper use of equipment such as automated
external defibrillators, blood glucose monitors, airway adjuncts, extrication, ambulance protocols, and practical
skills sessions. Reinforced are legal, ethical, medical, and cultural issues, scope of practice, documentation and
communication skills, and infection control.
Withers - This full-year course is designed to teach students components of exercise science/sports medicine; including exploration of therapeutic careers, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, first aid, injury prevention principles, the healing process, rehabilitation techniques, therapeutic modalities, sport nutrition, sport psychology, and performance enhancement philosophies.
Holder-Medical Anatomy and Physiology
Courses
Course | Grade | Teacher |
---|---|---|
Emergency Medical Response-EMR | 9th-12th This is a great pre-course for the EMT course | Christensen |
Emergency Medical Technician -EMT | 11th-12th | Christensen |
Exercise Science Sports Medicine | 10th-12th | Withers |
Introduction to Health Sciences | 9th-12th | Withers |
Introduction to Physical Therapy | 10th-12th | Withers |
Medical Anatomy and Physiology | 10th-12th | Holder |
Medical Terminology | 9th-12th | Withers |