EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRAINING (EMT) I

4 Cr / All Year / 5 Periods / Grades 11-12

• Location: Columbia City High School
• Students may receive up to 7.5 credits from Ivy Tech Community College

7168 Principles of Healthcare (2 high school credits)

Principles of Healthcare content includes skills common to specific health career topics such as patient nursing care, dental care, animal care, medical laboratory, public health, and an introduction to healthcare systems. Lab experiences are organized and planned around the activities associated with the student’s career objectives.

5274 Medical Terminology (2 high school credits)

Medical Terminology prepares students with language skills necessary for effective, independent use of health and medical reference materials. It includes the study of health and medical abbreviations, symbols, and Greek and Latin word part meanings, all taught within the context of body systems. This course builds skills in pronouncing, spelling, and defining new words encountered in verbal and written information in the healthcare industry. Students have the opportunity to acquire essential skills for accurate and logical communication, and interpretation of medical records. Emphasis is on forming a foundation of a medical vocabulary including; appropriate and accurate meaning, spelling, and pronunciation of medical terms, and abbreviations, signs, and symbols.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRAINING (EMT) II

4 Cr / All Year / 5 Periods / Grade 12

• Required Prerequisite: Successful completion of EMT I
• Location: Columbia City High School

7165 Emergency Medical Tech (2 high school credits)

This course is based on the training program developed by the Department of Transportation and the Emergency Medical Services Commission of Indiana. It covers theories, techniques and operational aspects of pre-hospital emergency care within the scope and responsibility of the emergency medical technician (EMT). It requires laboratory practice and clinical observation in a hospital emergency room and ambulance. Successful completion of the course meets national requirements to test for certification as an NREMT.

7255 Healthcare Specialist Capstone (2 high school credits)

The capstone course will provide Healthcare students acquire additional knowledge and skills necessary to work in a variety of health care settings beyond a long term care facility, including hospitals, doctor’s offices and clinics. Students can accomplish this goal by completing coursework that will cover topics such as Medical Law and Ethics, Electronic Health Records, and/or Behavioral Health. Schools may offer additional healthcare certifications such as the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy along with the coursework or in place of the coursework.

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HEALTH SCIENCE / PRE-NURSING I

6 Cr / All Year / 3 Periods / Grades 11-12

• Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Biomedical Science or Human Body Systems
  • COVID-19 vaccines may be required for clinical experience and to earn dual credits
• Location: Wawasee High School
• This class has a limit of 20 students
• Students may receive up to 6.5 dual credits from IVY Tech Community College

7168 Principles of Healthcare (2 high school credits)

Principles of Healthcare content includes skills common to specific health career topics such as patient nursing care, dental care, animal care, medical laboratory, public health, and an introduction to healthcare systems. Lab experiences are organized and planned around the activities associated with the student’s career objectives. This semester course is designed to create an awareness of career possibilities in health care and inform students of the educational options available for health science and health technology programs. Instruction includes beginning anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical ethics, diseases, and disorders. The course prepares students for the Medical Anatomy/Physiology course and/or for a variety of health technology programs.

5274 Medical Terminology (2 high school credits)

Medical Terminology prepares students with language skills necessary for effective, independent use of health and medical reference materials. It includes the study of health and medical abbreviations, symbols, and Greek and Latin word part meanings, all taught within the context of body systems. This course builds skills in pronouncing, spelling, and defining new words encountered in verbal and written information in the healthcare industry. Students have the opportunity to acquire essential skills for accurate and logical communication, and interpretation of medical records. Emphasis is on forming a foundation of a medical vocabulary including; appropriate and accurate meaning, spelling, and pronunciation of medical terms, and abbreviations, signs, and symbols.

7166 Healthcare Specialist: CNA (2 high school credits)

The Healthcare Specialist: CNA prepares individuals desiring to work as nursing assistants with the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential for providing basic care in extended care facilities, hospitals and home health agencies under the direction of licensed nurses. The course will introduce students to the disease process and aspects of caring for a long-term care resident with dementia. Individuals who successfully complete this course are eligible to apply to sit for the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) certification exam for nursing assistants. This course meets the minimum standards set forth by the ISDH for Certified Nursing Assistant training and for health care workers in long-term care facilities.

HEALTH SCIENCE / PRE-NURSING II

6 Cr / All Year / 3 Periods / Grade 12

• Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Biomedical Science or Human Body Systems
  • COVID-19 vaccines may be required for clinical experience and to earn dual credits
• Required Prerequisite: Successful completion of Health Science / Pre-Nursing I
• Location: Wawasee High School
• This class has a limit of 20 students
• Internship rotations may be available
• Students may receive 6 dual credits from IVY Tech Community College

7255 Healthcare Specialist Capstone (6 high school credits)

The capstone course will provide Healthcare students acquire additional knowledge and skills necessary to work in a variety of health care settings beyond a long term care facility, including hospitals, doctor’s offices and clinics. Students can accomplish this goal by completing coursework that will cover topics such as Medical Law and Ethics, Electronic Health Records, and/or Behavioral Health.