Health

HEALTH EDUCATION 9-10                             1 Semester – .5 Unit

Topics covered within Health Education course may vary widely, but typically include personal health (nutrition, mental health and stress management, drug/alcohol abuse prevention, disease prevention) and consumer health issues.  This course also includes HIV/AID education, mental disorders, human sexuality, relationships and personal development.

HEALTH SCIENCE I 11-12                                        1 Year – .5 Each Sem.

The course explores health related careers and has practical unpaid work experience.  Experiences will include classroom instruction on geriatric care, diabetes, strokes, heart diseases, anatomy and physiology, other disease processes, CPR and basic first aid.  Students may also be scheduled at one or more of the following facilities:  Crestridge, Inc., Maquoketa Care Center and various departments at Jackson County Regional Health Center.  Other experiences may include dentistry, physical therapy, veterinary, and home health.

All Health Science students become members of Health Occupations Students of America.  This nationally recognized club would strengthen leadership and clinical skills.

Course Fees

  1. Uniform:  White scrub pants, blue scrub top and white canvas shoes.  (Approximately $30.00)
  2. H.O.S.A. membership – $22.00
  3. Certified Nurse Assistant exam (if eligible):  Written:   $45.00 & Clinical: $75.00
  1. DCI and abuse background checks:  $7.00
  2. Transportation to and from clinical areas

CNA Certification is through Eastern Iowa Community College.

*Note- Due to mandates, all students will have background checks completed.  If underage, a parent will be required to sign a permission form and also pay the associated fee.

HEALTH OCCUPATION EMPLOYMENT READINESS-OJT 12      1 Year

HEALTH OCCUPATION EMPLOYMENT READINESS-CLASS 12      1 Year

Prerequisites:  Health Science 1                                                                         1 Unit Each Sem.

Procedures:  The student must make application for Vocational Employment Readiness and Vocational OJT through the guidance area.

This course is designed to meet the following components:

  1. Employment Readiness:  Employability issues, vocational issues and in-class seminars on vocational issues.
  2. On-The-Job Training:  Participation in an approved paid, work-based learning experience in the health care field coupled with journalizing, monitoring visits, and seminars.
  3. Service-Learning:  Participation in the 5th and 8th grade Career Awareness Fair.

After successful completion of the course, the student receives .5 Unit for the classroom portion of the program and .5 Unit for work experience each semester—total of two(2) high school elective Units for the year.