Regardless of the intended pathway, all freshmen start in the same course. This course offers a great foundation in both patient care as well as biomedical science, allowing students the opportunity to explore both pathways before committing to a specific track for the remainder of their high school career.
Grade 9: Principles of Biomedical Science Honors (1 credit)
Students are introduced to human physiology, medicine, research processes and bioinformatics. Students learn about the history of medicine, various health organizations, infection control, HIPAA, culture diversity, professionalism, first aid, CPR, vital signs, medical math, terminology, and abbreviations. Students learn about the importance of working in a team and do several team projects throughout the year.
** Once a track is selected at the end of the 9th grade year, it will be very difficult to move to another track. The coursework does not overlap in grades 10-12 patient care or biomedical science. **
Patient Care Program
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.
Biomedical Science Program
The purpose of this program is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge and technically oriented experiences in the study and applications of biomedical sciences and the possibilities in the biomedical field. The content includes but is not limited to the study of human body systems, medicine, health, key biological concepts, communication, transport of substances, locomotion, metabolic processes, defense, protection, research processes, engineering principles, and an introduction to bio-informatics. The program also includes the design and development of various medical interventions, including vascular stents, cochlear implants, and prosthetic limbs. In addition, students review the history of organ transplants and gene therapy and stay updated on cutting-edge developments via current scientific literature.
Grade 10: Human Body Systems Honors 1 credit
Students examine the interactions of body systems as they explore identity, communication, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Students will design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of the human body, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissue on a skeletal mannequin , work through interesting real-world cases and often play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries.
Grade 11: Medical Interventions Honors - to be added 2022-2023 1 credit
Students investigate the variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the lives of a fictitious family. The course is a "How-To" manual for maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body as students explore: how to prevent and fight infection; how to screen and evaluate the code in human DNA; how to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer; and how to prevail with n the organs of the body begin to fail. Through these scenarios' students are exposed to the wide range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics.
Before conclusion of the course, students are eligible to take the Certified Biotechnician Assistant exam.
Grade 12: Biomedical Innovation Honors - to be added 2023-2024 1 credit
In this capstone course, students apply their knowledge and skills to answer questions or solve problems related to the biomedical sciences. Students design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century as they work through progressively challenging open-ended problems, addressing topics such as clinical medicine, physiology, biomedical engineering, and public health.