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Semester 1

in Health Sciences

Healthcare Explorations

Free

with Alana Blechl

Calendar Jan 22, 2024

Register for Free. Please have correct billing details available to provide during registration.

 

Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  .5 credit 

Grades: 9-12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:  This course is designed as an exploration of the healthcare career pathways. Students will get an introduction to healthcare careers so that they can better assess which pathway to pursue. In this course students explore basic concepts in the broad areas of healthcare, as well as career options in each area. Students study the concepts of disease prevention, personal health management, and emergency preparation, in addition to other common health related functions. Students complete projects to develop a deeper understanding of the roles these healthcare functions play.

Will run

Anatomy & Physiology 1st semester of 2 semester course

Free

with Noel Vandeberg

Calendar Sep 9, 2024

This course is free to register.  Have billing information ready upon final registration.

Be sure to register for both semesters.

Course Length:  Yearlong 

Credit:  .5

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites:  Pass Biology with a C or better; strongly recommend Medical Terminology prior to taking

AP ®Psychology (1st semester of 2 semester course)

Free

with Brandon Radford

Calendar Sep 9, 2024

Register for Free. However, course is not free.  Cost is based on consortium or school contract.  Please have correct billing details available to provide during registration.

Course Length:  Yearlong Course

Credit:  1.0 credit

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): Teacher/school counselor recommendation

Course Description:  This course is the equivalent of an introductory college-level course. Students receive an overview of current psychological research methods and theories. They explore the therapies used by professional counselors and clinical psychologists and examine the reasons for normal human reactions: how people learn and think, the process of human development and human aggression, altruism, intimacy, and self-reflection. They study core psychological concepts, such as the brain and sensory functions, and learn to gauge human reactions, gather information, and form meaningful syntheses. Students prepare for the AP Exam and for further studies in psychology and life sciences.

 

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Prep

Free

with Alana Blechl

Calendar Sep 9, 2024

This course is free to register.  Have current billing information available during checkout.

Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  .5 credit 

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description:  This course prepares students to take a technical college or other training program for nursing assistants.  CNA Prep ensures students have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to successfully complete a technical college or other training program for Certified Nursing Assistants.  A state exam is required to become certified and cannot be completed without first passing a state-approved program.  Students interested in learning more about the nursing or medical field may find this course beneficial.  Working as a CNA while in high school and/or college can also set the stage for a successful transition into four-year and beyond nursing and medical programs.   

Computer Literacy 1st Semester of 2 semester course

Free

with William Brazier

Calendar Sep 9, 2024

Register for Free. Please have correct billing details available to provide during registration.

Be sure to register for both semesters

Course Length:  Yearlong Course (1st semester of a 2 semester course)

Credit:  1.0 credit (.5 credit for 1st semester)

Grades: 9-12 

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description:  Using project-based learning, students will explore the basics of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.  Students will create documents that will enhance introductory skills such as manipulating text and images to create effective projects in both programs.  Students will understand the social and ethical issues surrounding the internet, information, and security. To be successful, students need to commit to the course timelines and guidelines.  Students will take the IC3 Certification.  This certification consists of three exams: Living Online, Computing Fundamentals, and Key Applications.

Personal Computers:  It is strongly recommended that students in this course use a Stride K12 issued computer exclusively for content in this course.

Note:  Dual credit can be earned for IT Security Awareness

Health Sciences 1

Free

with Alana Blechl

Calendar Sep 9, 2024

This course is free to register.  Have current billing information available at checkout.

Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  .5 credit 

Grades: 10-12 

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description:  What treatments are best for conditions like diabetes and asthma? How are illnesses like meningitis, tuberculosis, and measles identified and diagnosed? Health Sciences I provides the answers to questions such as these. This course introduces students to the various disciplines within the health sciences, including clinical medicine, sports medicine, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and biotechnology. Students explore the importance of diagnostics and research in the identification and treatment of diseases. The course presents information and terminology for the health sciences and examines the contributions of different health science areas. 

 

Will run

Healthcare Explorations

Free

with Alana Blechl

Calendar Sep 9, 2024

Register for Free. Please have correct billing details available to provide during registration.

Course Length:  Semester Course

 

Credit:  .5 credit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: This course is designed as an exploration of the healthcare career pathways. Students will get an introduction to healthcare careers so that they can better assess which pathway to pursue. In this course, students explore basic concepts in the broad areas of healthcare, as well as career options in each area. Students study the concepts of disease prevention, personal health management, and emergency preparation, in addition to other common health-related functions. Students complete projects to develop a deeper understanding of the roles these healthcare functions play. 

Life Unleashed: Bridging Biology & Innovation (formerly Intro to Biotechnology)

Free

with Olivia Jardas

Calendar Sep 9, 2024

Register for Free. Please have correct billing details available to provide during registration.

Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  .5 credit 

Grades: 10-12 

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description:   

What is biotechnology and how is it changing the way we live?  Is it possible nature can provide all of the answers to some of science’s most pressing concerns?  In this course, you will learn the basics of biotechnology and evolutionary theory, explore the various ways we grow, store and preserve food, and discover the process of fermentation and microbiology.  This course will also cover the importance of breeding plants, hybridization, and how early breeding programs led to the study of genetics and an understanding of the function of genes.





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