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Health Science

Are you ready to discover the science of saving lives?

Our Health Science program is designed for students who are curious about how the human body works and are interested in careers in medicine, fitness, or nutrition. This program combines hands-on lab work, professional certifications, and core academics to give students a head start on their future.

A Path to Success

While younger students focus on exploration and personal wellness, our older students transition into clinical skills and career-ready internships. Throughout the entire program, students remain supported by integrated academic time to ensure they stay on track for graduation and beyond.

Grades 7–9: Discovery & Foundations * Brandon Austin

Explore the broad world of health and wellness. Build a strong foundation in how the body functions, develop essential life skills, and explore career options in the Health Science Career Pathway.

What Students Learn

  • The Human Body: An introduction to Anatomy, Physiology, and how cells work.
  • Health & Wellness: Understanding physical fitness and creating personalized nutrition plans.
  • Safety & Cooking: Mastering food preparation, kitchen safety, and emergency medical responses.
  • Career Exploration: Using tools like SchooLinks to research healthcare careers and plan for the future.

Hands-On Activities & Certifications

  • Get Certified: Earn a Washington State Food Workers Card and First Aid/AED/CPR certification.
  • In the Lab: Participate in dissections, create cell models, and complete body systems projects.
  • Beyond the Classroom: Go on field trips and hear from guest speakers to see how health science connects to the world.

Grades 10–12: Advanced Skills & Career Prep* Jessica Harris

Dive deeper into medical science and begin preparing for life after graduation, whether that leads to a university, technical school, or directly into the healthcare workforce.

What Students Learn

  • Medical Science: Advanced study of Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology, and Medical Math.
  • Clinical Knowledge: Learning infection control, HIPAA privacy laws, and patient assessment techniques.
  • College & Career Readiness: Developing 21st-century workplace skills and working toward graduation requirements.

Hands-On Activities & Certifications

  • Clinical Skills: Practice taking vital signs and performing hands-on patient assessments.
  • Advanced Certifications: Earn professional credentials in HIPAA compliance and infection control.
  • Real-World Experience: Participate in work-based learning, internships, and health promotion projects at local elementary schools.
  • College Credit: Students can earn college credits through Yakima Valley College while completing their high school requirements.