Biomedical Science

8710: Principles of Biomedical Science (1 credit, 9-12)

In the introductory course of the PLTW Biomedical Science program, students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person. While investigating the case, students examine autopsy reports, investigate medical history, and explore medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, basic biology, medicine, and research processes while allowing them to design their own experiments to solve problems.

8712: Human Body Systems (1 credit, 10-12)

Prerequisite: Principles of Biomedical Science

Students examine the interactions of human body systems as they explore identity, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal Maniken®; use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration; and take on the roles of biomedical professionals to solve real-world medical cases.

8604: Medical Interventions (3 credits/3 periods, Gr. 11-12)

Prerequisite: Principles of Biomedical Science

Students follow the life of a fictitious family as they investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat disease. Students explore how to detect and fight infection; screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; evaluate cancer treatment options; and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through real-world cases, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics.

Social Services

8600: Introduction to Health & Public Services (0.5 credit, Gr. 9-12)

The coexistence of any group of people anywhere in the world requires some form of governance administration, division of labor, and public health system in order to maintain the existence of the group. The provision of these types of services by health and public service organizations deliver requires the full time attention of some members of the group.  This course provides an overview of the public health and safety systems and examines the purpose, history, organization, approach, functions of these systems with a special emphasis on current issues, trends, successes and challenges from a population perspective. 

8714: Career & Family Leadership (0.5 credit, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Health & Public Services

Perhaps the single most important element of success in all aspects of life is building healthy relationships.  This course seeks to integrate the multiple roles and responsibilities of individuals, family, career and community.  Topics covered will include leadership roles, positive self-concept, practicing positive interpersonal skills, the work of the family, and community roles and responsibilities.

8716: Human Growth & Development (0.5 credit, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Health & Public Services

In this course you will gain an understanding of the areas and stages of human growth and development. It provides an examination of the physical, intellectual, emotional, and social components of human growth and development from birth through adolescence. You will learn to meet the needs of children and promote optimum growth and development in the prenatal, infancy, toddler, preschool and school-age stages.

2407: Psychology (0.5 credit, Gr. 11-12)

This course is designed to assist students in gaining an appreciation of psychology as the science of studying and understanding human behavior. Emphasis will be on the development of philosophies and methods used to gain insights into behavior, and the individuals developing these philosophies and methods.

2411: Sociology (0.5 credit, Gr. 11-12)

The study of human behavior in groups is de-signed to acquaint the student with the types of groups we form, how we function in these groups and how we deal with social problems resulting from the interaction within and between these groups.

Nursing

8600: Introduction to Health & Public Services (0.5 credit, Gr. 9-12)

The coexistence of any group of people anywhere in the world requires some form of governance administration, division of labor, and public health system in order to maintain the existence of the group. The provision of these types of services by health and public service organizations deliver requires the full time attention of some members of the group.  This course provides an overview of the public health and safety systems and examines the purpose, history, organization, approach, functions of these systems with a special emphasis on current issues, trends, successes and challenges from a population perspective. 

5500: Health Science Exploratory (0.5 credit, Gr. 10-11)

The purpose of the course is to provide stu-dents with a realistic exposure to health careers, they might pursue after graduation from high school. This experience will assist them in mak-ing an informed career choice. In addition, this course is designed to provide students with a real-istic look at the educational requirements for the various professions in an effort to encourage them to pursue a rigorous high school academic plan so they are prepared to be successful in post-high school education. This course will provide expe-riences in nursing, the role of the physician, ca-reers in rehabilitation, respiratory therapy, emer-gency medical services, diagnostic imaging, med-ical laboratory technology, health information technology, dietetics, and biomedical engineering. This course will only be offered if adequate enrollment and funding is available.

8710: Principles of Biomedical Science (1 credit, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: Introduction to Health & Public Services

In the introductory course of the PLTW Biomedical Science program, students explore concepts of biology and medicine to determine factors that led to the death of a fictional person. While investigating the case, students examine autopsy reports, investigate medical history, and explore medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, basic biology, medicine, and research processes while allowing them to design their own experiments to solve problems.

8514: FOUNDATIONS OF NURSING I & II (3 credits/3 periods, Gr. 12)

Location:  Herndon Bldg. C

Grade: 12 (Grade 11 with recommendation) Credit: 3 Units, 2 Semesters, 3 Hours Daily, AM/PM Sections

Prerequisite: Minimum 2.0 GPA; 90% attendance record; Biology 1with C or better; reading, writing, & math at 1Oth grade level.

Recommended: Anatomy and Physiology, Intro to Health Careers, Chemistry, and Psychology.

This one-year program is designed for students to explore a career in Nursing and related health careers. This program includes classroom and hands on/clinical experiences. Classroom instruction includes anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and entry level nursing topics. Classroom instruction also includes American Heart Associate CPR and First Aid certification. Students will learn and practice clinical skills in a controlled simulation lab. Students will then spend 100 hours at various long-term care facilities perfecting their clinical skills. Students will have opportunities to observe other health care professionals. Students who complete the program will have met the requirements to take the final examination to become a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). The student must provide his/her own transportation to the clinical sites. A background check will be required for clinical experiences. Uniforms will be required for clinical experiences, paid directly by the student to the uniform company. Student contribution to course expenses could be up to $240 (for registration, equipment, etc.).