Intermediate Patient Care
Course Description:
This course builds on basic principles of medical science, terminology and vocabulary needed to work in the healthcare field. Students will focus on anatomy, physiology, pathologies of the various systems, structural details of the human body and a rigorous study of the body systems. Students will apply scientific methodologies of developing hypotheses, evaluating data, inquiry and drawing conclusions to the practices employed by health care professionals. Comprehensive medical vocabulary will be related to the body styles and medical specialties. Integrated throughout the course are career preparation standards, which include basic academic skills, communication, interpersonal skills, problem solving, safety, technology and career opportunities in health care; as well as the roles and responsibilities of the health care team. In addition, students will receive instruction in CPR and First Aid. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a work-based learning Community Classroom.
How is this course assigned?
Students must have passed Medical Terminology as a prerequisite