5500: Introduction to Health Services (0.5 credit PAR, Gr. 9-12) 

The purpose of the course is to provide students with a realistic exposure to health careers and a look at the educational requirements for various healthcare related professions. This course will provide experiences in nursing, the role of the physician, careers in rehabilitation, respiratory therapy, emergency medical services, diagnostic imaging, medical laboratory technology, health information technology, dietetics, and biomedical engineering.

8827: Medical Terminology (0.5 credit ELE, Gr. 9-12)

This course introduces elements of medical terminology, such as the etymology of words used to describe the human body. Students learn to apply proper terminology and spelling for major pathological conditions. This course identifies and explains the terms used for the integumentary, respiratory, nervous, reproductive, endocrine, urinary, digestive, lymphatic, hematic, immune, and musculoskeletal systems.

8710: Principles of Biomedical Science (1 credit SCI, Gr. 9-12, weighted)

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation from 8th grade science or Introduction to Health 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.

8712: Human Body Systems (1 credit SCI, Gr. 10-12, weighted)

Prerequisite: Principles of Biomedical Science

In this course, 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.

8623: Introduction to Physical Therapy - Online Dual Credit  (0.5 credit ELE, Gr. 11-12, weighted) College Credit 

Prerequisite: Human Body Systems

This course is an introduction to physical therapy and the role of a physical therapist assistant, including function of the PTA and of the health care team, history of medical care and physical therapy, legal and ethical standards, culturally sensitive care and communication.

8624: Biomechanics of Sport (1 credit ELE, Gr. 11-12)

Prerequisite: Human Body Systems

This course will cover all aspects of assessment, application, and advanced sports medicine techniques and topics. Students who enter should have a basic understanding of anatomy and movement as it relates to the human body and its function in sport.

8621: Internship in STEM Careers - Cerner Scholars (2 credits PAR, Gr. 12)

Cerner is a leading company in the Kansas City area that provides health information solutions to improve the well-being of individuals and communities. Cerner creates leading-edge health information technology through strategies that empower organizations to know, manage and engage their populations. The Cerner Scholars program at Summit Technology Academy provides students with an opportunity to gain a deeper learning experience related to their interest in computing and technology.