Health Science Education I

Health Science Education I content includes skills common to specific health career topics such as patient nursing care, dental care, animal care, medical laboratory, public health, an introduction to health care systems, anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology. Leadership skills developed through HOSA participation are also included.

Lab experiences are organized and planned around the activities associated with the student's career objectives. Job seeking and job maintenance skills, personal management skills, self analysis to aid in career selection and completion of the application process for admission into a post secondary program of their choice are also included in this course.

DOE Code: 5282
Recommended Grade Level: Grade 9- 12
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Credits: 2 credits per semester, maximum of 2 semesters, maximum of 6 credits
Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for the General, Core 40, Core 40 with Academic Honors and Core 40 with Technical Honors diplomas
This course is aligned with the following Post-Secondary courses for Dual Credit: Ivy Tech-HLHS 100 Introduction to Health Careers
Additional Cost: Approximately $35

Kokomo Area Career Center

Health Science Education I