Wharton High School

MEDICAL SKILLS AND SERVICES

Course Number:  8400320
For Grade(s): 9-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite(s): None
Meets Requirement(s):
Major Concepts/Content: The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions about their future academic and occupational goals and to provide information regarding careers and skills in the Health Science career cluster. The content of this course includes, but is not limited to: employability and communication skills, legal and technological aspects of health care, medical mathematics, services provided by health science professions, mental health and wellness, occupational safety, and basic health science skills.  CTSO HOSA

Anatomy and Physiology

Course Number:  
For Grade(s): 10-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite(s): None
Meets Requirement(s):
Major Concepts/Content: This course is part of the secondary Health Core, consisting of an overview of the human body, both structurally and functionally, with emphasis on the pathophysiology and transmission of disease.  Medical terminology is an integral part of the course.  CTSO HOSA

Health Science Foundations

Course Number:  8417110
For Grade(s): 11-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite(s): Teacher Approval and successful completion of Health Science 1 or Anatomy & Physiology.
Meets Requirement(s):
Major Concepts/Content: This course is part of the Secondary Health Core designed to provide the student with an in-depth knowledge of the health care system and associated occupations.  Emphasis is placed on communication and interpersonal skills, use of technology, ethics and the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills.  Students may shadow professionals throughout the course. CTSO HOSA

NURSING ASSISTANT 3

Course Number: 8417211
For Grade(s): 11-12
Credit: 1.0
Prerequisite(s): Teacher approval and completion of Health Science 1 and 2.
Meets Requirement(s):
Major Concepts/Content: This is a course designed to prepare the student to provide/assist with all aspects of activities of daily living for the adult patient in both hospital and nursing home settings.  The course, which is taught by a registered nurse, includes didactic instruction, skills practice in the laboratory and clinical experience.  Emphasis is also placed on the development of communication, interpersonal, problem solving and critical thinking skills. Upon successful completion, the student is eligible to apply to sit for the Florida State Certified Nursing Assistant exam which qualifies as industry certification.