MedCore II Patient Care/Health Science and Medical Technology
Specifications
- CTE Sector: Health Science and Medical Technology
- CTE Pathway: Patient Care
- Located at: Pioneer
Course Description
This course exposes students to the Healthcare industry by surveying the wide spectrum of Healthcare occupations, equipping students with the knowledge and skills that apply to a variety of health occupations. Students will study in length epidemiology, infection control, medical terminology, anatomy with emphasis placed on providing a pathway of coursework in the study of Biotechnology, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology, Patient Communication, Psychological disorders and Pharmacology.
Integrated throughout the course are standards for Career Ready Practice and Academic Content Standards which include: appropriate technical skills and academic knowledge; communication skills; career planning; applied technology; critical thinking and problem solving; personal health and financial literacy; citizenship, integrity, ethical leadership and effective management; work productively while integrating cultural and global competence; creativity and innovation; reliable research strategies, and environment, social and economic impacts of decisions.