CTE HEALTH SCIENCE

The CTE program in Texas is designed to prepare students for various careers in life. We are fortunate to offer these here, as many schools in Texas do not! We currently offer Principles of Health Science (1 semester and ½ credit.) Medical Terminology (1 semester and ½ credit) Health Science I- (2 semesters and 1 credit)

Principles of Health Science In this course, the student is offered fundamental knowledge about the healthcare field. Some of the topics included are: History of healthcare Structure of health care Careers and their details Professionalism Safety Medical math Legality and ethics Fundamental medical terminology Fundamental anatomy and physiology Human growth and development Career specific skills.

Medical Terminology This course prepares students in using the medical terminology that is associated with the healthcare field. The language that is learned in this course is used across the healthcare career spectrum. Word origins Word roots Prefixes Suffixes Word meanings based on parts Pronunciation and spelling Applying med. terms to body systems Careers.

Health Science I This course is to be taken after the student has completed Principles of Health Science. This course builds off of what the student learned in Principles of Health Science to offer a better understanding of how the healthcare world functions. Leadership Communication Ethical and legal Employability skills and professionalism Safety and government regulations CPR/AED and First Aid Infection Control Strategies for the prevention of disease Body Systems Structure and Function Therapeutic and Diagnostic Occupationally Specific Knowledge and Skills

What is in your future? Health care careers grow every year. There are always jobs in this field. If you like helping others and have fun doing it, then maybe a healthcare career is in your future…