Introduction to Health Science

IHSC 041 | High School Course

This course gives students a strong foundation in the world of health care that will apply to any related job they want to pursue, including doctor, nurse, researcher, or therapist. Course content covers the body systems, characteristics of a health care worker, insurance basics, medical law, and ethics. By the end of this course, students will also understand health science and how it helps people stay healthy. This course has replaced Preparing for Health Occupations: OCCUP 041.

This course uses our Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.

Knowledge: Introduction to Health Science
Skill: Critical Thinking—Design Thinking
Attribute: Integrity

Course Details

Course Outline

Module 1: Skeletal System
Module 2: Muscular System
Module 3: Integumentary System
Module 4: Cardiovascular System
Module 5: Respiratory System
Module 6: Immune System
Module 7: Nervous System
Module 8: Special Senses
Module 9: Endocrine System
Module 10: Digestive System
Module 11: Urinary System
Module 12: Reproductive System
Module 13: Math in the Medical Field
Module 14: Law, Ethics, Culture, and Insurance
Module 15: Healthcare as a Career

Syllabus

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Materials

IHSC 041: Introduction to Health Science - Course ReadingsOptional Paper ManualOptional $35.00