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Come for the skills......... Stay for the challenge!
The first of four courses offered to students interested in pursuing a career Clinical Studies Program* (12 Grade Students) (2 units)
in the healthcare field. During this course, students are introduced to Spring Semester Only (5560) (*Long Term Care - AHS 163)
healthcare history, careers, legal and ethics, cultural diversity, infection (*CPR - AHS 106)
control, professionalism, communication, basics of the organization of
healthcare facilities, and types of healthcare insurance. The knowledge that Clinical Studies is a one-year course for high school seniors. It is designed
students learn in Health Science I serve to prepare them for future clinical to enable students to gain immediate employment as a Certified Nursing
experiences such as job shadowing or internships as they advance in the Assistant and to make informed decisions on career objectives through
Health Science courses. education. Students will participate in classroom, laboratory, and long-
term care clinical experiences. Students must maintain a grade of “C”
(Prerequisite: None) or better to participate in the clinical component of training. The Nurse
Aide Exam will be given for certification to work. Prior to entering the
Health Science II (5551) clinical phase of training, students will need to show proof of a negative
tuberculin skin test.
Applies the knowledge and skills that were taught in Health Science 1,
while further challenging the students to learn more about the healthcare (Prerequisite: Health Science I, II, and III* or teacher recommendation
field. Health Science II will continue teaching in more detail, the units of (*Health Science III may be substituted with Science Department
study that include advanced study of infection control. Students will be Anatomy& Physiology, Medical Terminology or AP Biology))
certified in First Aid and CPR in this course. Career pathways and scenarios
are introduced through each section. This course provides a foundation for *Dual Credit is available for courses marked with an asterisk (*) above.
further advancement in Health Science. To earn dual credit, students must meet the admissions requirements
for Spartanburg Community College. In addition, students earning dual
(Prerequisite: Health Science I or Instructor recommendation) credit will complete assignments that are above and beyond normal class
expectations.
Health Science III/Anatomy Honors* (5552) (*Medical
Vocabulary/ Anatomy AHS 104) Medical Terminology Honors*(5540) (*Medical
Terminology -AHS 102)
A semester course designed for the student interested in entering a
medical/allied health career. Anatomy of the Human Body Systems with the This course is a one-semester course to prepare students strongly
recognition and understanding of Medical Terminology is used daily in the interested in a health career. It will give the student a structured exposure
health field. This course prepares the student for college level anatomy. to the interdisciplinary team approach in delivering health care in the
community and will encompass many disciplines. Curriculum will include:
(Prerequisite: Health Science I and II with a grade of 77 or better, or instructor review of infection control, safety, vital signs, CPR and AED training, body
recommendation) system.
(Prerequisite: Biology or instructor recommendation)
*Dual Credit is available for courses marked with an asterisk (*) above.
To earn dual credit, students must meet the admissions requirements
for Spartanburg Community College. In addition, students earning dual
credit will complete assignments that are above and beyond normal class
expectations.
