Health Science

Are you someone who has always loved helping others?

A career in Health Science holds an array of possibilities to help people and make a lasting impact. Whether you specialize in sports medicine or strive to become a physician, the Health Science program will help teach you the skills you need to succeed. Students in this pathway will have the opportunity to get industry specific certifications such as a first aid/CPR certification, food handlers license etc.

Through the application of skills specific to health science students will also have the opportunity to meet grade level and subject specific standards in a self-paced applied learning environment. Students in this pathway will ultimately be able to obtain a registered apprenticeship and a high school diploma.

Skills you'll learn in this program

  • Learn First Aid, CPR/AED and how to take precautions to prevent the spread of bloodborne pathogens
  • Learn Sports Medicine techniques such as injury prevention and evaluation, and rehabilitation
  • Learn techniques such as taping, bracing, and wrapping for various injuries
  • Learn about nutrition and create nutrition plans
  • Develop and improve employability skills, such as communication, leadership, and positive work habits
  • Explore career options in the healthcare field
  • You will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge in Anatomy and Physiology, a prerequisite for most careers in medicine
  • Hands-on healthcare skills

Grades 7-9: Brandon Austin

Daily Hours Class Name Content and Standards Examples of
Activities
3 hours Health Science
  • Physical Fitness and Wellness
  • Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology
  • Safety and Medical Situations
  • Introduction to Healthcare Careers
  • Food Preparation, Cooking, and Safety
  • Personalized Fitness and Nutrition Plans
  • Cell Modes, Dissections, Body Systems Projects
  • First Aid/AED/CPR Certification
  • Guest Speakers, Research, Field Trips
  • Washington State Food Workers Certification
1.5 hours

Advisory/U-Skills
(Working independently, in groups, and with math, science, history and other teachers)
  • Career and Post-Secondary Exploration
  • Personal Pathway Planning
  • 21st Century Workplace Skills
  • Working on Core Academic Standards
  • Career Research and Xello
  • Standards Progress monitoring
  • Work-Based Learning
  • Math, English, Science, History, Foreign Language
  • IXL, WVVA, WVVU, Labs, and Projects
2 hours

Trimester Exploratory
(Rotations through other 7-9 Innovation Center programs)
  • ​Program Related Standards
  • 21st Century Workplace Skills
  • Integrated Core Standards

See program pages for examples

Grades 10-12: Kristal Graham

Daily Hours Class Name Content and Standards Examples of
Activities
3 hours Health Science
  • CPR/AED/First Aid
  • HIPAA and other Certification
  • Infection control and prevention
  • Anatomy and Physiology
  • Medical Math
  • Medical Terminology
  • Healthcare Careers
  • Physical fitness
  • Dissections
  • Hands-on Skills: Vital Signs, Patient Assessment
  • Guest Speakers and Tours
  • Health Promotion in Elementary Schools
  • Work-Based Learning, Including Internships.
3 hours

Advisory/ U-Skills
(Working independently, in groups, and with math, science, history and other teachers)

Students working towards graduation pathway requirements, dual credit, and…

  • Math, ELA, History, Science
  • Foreign Language
  • Personal choice electives
  • Physical Education
  • Clubs
  • 21st century workplace skills
  • Core Program Standards
  • Work Based Learning

Students working towards graduation pathway requirements, dual credit, and…

  • PE - Wellness and Fitness Plan
  • Content through Graphic Design Projects
  • Graduation Requirements
  • Online Learning to Meet Needed Standards
  • Labs
  • Small Group Activities
  • Work-based Learning
  • College Credits through CWU and/or ASU
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