Seminole High School

The purpose of this program is to provide students with hands-on patient care. This program offers a solid foundation for anyone who would like to pursue a health career that deals directly with patients.

Grade 10: Health Science Foundations 2 Honors

This course is an introduction to health care covering various health related careers and topics. Included are ethics, the communication process, vital signs, professionalism, lifelong learning and CPR. Students may shadow professionals throughout the course.

Certification: There is an end of the year test given by Seminole State College. If passed, three college credit hours are given for Introduction to Health Care. Also, students are certified in Basic Life Support and CPR

*** Spring of the junior year the student will apply for their “major” for senior year courses. ***

Grade 11: Health Science Foundations 1: Anatomy 

and Physiology Honors

This course is a study of the human body both structurally and functionally with emphasis on the pathophysiology and transmission of disease.

Grade 12 COURSES:
(Student will apply for top choice and will be placed in one track). These courses encompass TWO CONSECUTIVE periods a day and many require fingerprinting, drug testing, and physicals for off- campus clinical experiences.

Option 1– Allied Health Assisting (1 credit) 

AND Directed Study (1 credit)

In this course students will have the opportunity to learn and perform skills representative of one to three areas of Allied Health with a focus on Medical Administrative Assistant. Clinical opportunities include at least 15 hours of job shadowing health professionals at our local hospitals and many guest speakers and classroom skills lab activities.

Clinical requirements include current physical, up to date immunizations, flu shot, TB testing, drug testing and fingerprinting.

Before conclusion of the course, students are eligible to take the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant exam.

Option 2- Certified Nursing Assistant Honors (1 Credit) 

AND Directed Study (1 credit)

This course prepares students to assist with all aspects of daily living for the adult patient in the hospital and nursing home setting. It includes classroom instruction, skills practice and a 40-hour clinical hands on experience in a local nursing home.

Clinical requirements include current physical, up to date immunizations, flu shot, TB testing, drug testing and fingerprinting, and health insurance.

Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the Florida State Certified Nursing Assistant exam.

Option 3: Electrocardiography Technician Honors- (1 credit) 

AND Emergency Medical Responder Honors (1credit):

The EKG course prepares students to be employed as Electrocardiograph Technicians. Content includes, but is not limited to, a foundation in the cardiovascular system, safety measures for the individual, co-workers and patients as well as training in the appropriate theories and instruments used by an Electrocardiograph Technician. Upon successful completion, the student is eligible to sit for the National EKG exam.

Clinical requirements include current physical, up to date immunizations, flu shot, TB testing, drug testing and fingerprinting, and health insurance.

Before conclusion of the course, students are eligible to take the Certified Electrocardiography exam.

The EMR course prepares students to be employed as Emergency Medical Responders. Content includes, but not limited to, identifying and practicing within the appropriate scope of practice for an Emergency Medical Responder, demonstrating correct medical procedures for various emergency situations, proficiency in the appropriate instruments used, as well as a foundation in the musculoskeletal system of the body. Upon successful completion, the student is eligible to sit for the International EMS exam.

Clinical requirements include current physical, up to date immunizations, flu shot, TB testing, drug testing and fingerprinting, and health insurance.