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Technical Health Services |
10th Introduction to
Health Science Technology and Medical Terminology
11th Health Science Technology I (Health credit)
Pharmacology and Gerontology
12th Health Science Technology II
Introduction to
Health Science Technology
Grade: 10 or 11
Credit: .5 PEIMS:
12101200
This course gives an overview of the health care
industry. The focus is on career exploration, leadership
development, ethical and legal issues, and the history,
economics, and trends in financing health care.
Medical Terminology
Grade: 10
Credit: .5
PEIMS: 12121220
A course designed to develop a working knowledge
of the language of medicine. Students relate terms to body
systems, identify proper use of words in a medical environment.
Health Science
Technology I
Grade: 11 or 12
Credit: 2
PEIMS: 12101300
This is a cluster course that includes skills
related to the healthcare industry. Course content relates to
patient relationships, working environments, ethical and legal
responsibilities. Entry level skills will be developed for
taking vital signs, using proper body mechanics, using medical
terminology and other skills needed to participate in health
occupations.
Pharmacology
(to be
added 2009-10)
Grade: 10 or 11
Credit: .5
PEIMS: 12121250 (PHARM)
This course provides students with knowledge and
skills in the classification and study of pharmacological agents
to understand the treatment, care, and restoration of the
client’s health. Students will explore the practical
applications of mathematics related to the disease process,
dosage calculations, and interaction in therapeutic care.
Gerontology
(to be added 2009-10)
Grade: 10 or 11
Credit: .5
PEIMS:12121230 (GERON)
A course designed to develop knowledge of the
aging process and the physical, psycho-social, and nutritional
needs of the elderly. Students will develop skills to provide
quality assessment and care for the geriatric client. To assure
students eligibility for the TDH nurse aide certification, both
school-based and long-term care facility training will be
provided.
Health Science
Technology II
Grade: 12
Credit: 2
PEIMS: 12101400
An occupationally specific course designed to
provide knowledge and skills for certification and licensure in
an allied health career.
Students develop advanced clinical skills
necessary for employment in the health care industry.
Certifications
Teacher
certification
Texas State Teacher certification Health Science
Technology
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