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Semester 2 - All Categories

Health Sciences 2: Human Behavior & Development in Healthcare

Free
Calendar Jan 22, 2024

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Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  .5 credit 

Grades: 10-12 

Prerequisite(s): Health Sciences 1 or teacher recommendation 

Course Description:  This course provides students with a solid understanding of basic psychological concepts and the human lifespan from a healthcare perspective. Course coverage spans a broad range of important mental health and human development topics and addresses them alongside their significance for healthcare professionals. Presenting both client and caregiver perspectives, students will explore the behaviors, emotions, physical changes, and coping mechanisms encountered in a variety of healthcare situations and settings while maintaining responsibilities and patients rights.

 

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Healthcare Explorations

Free

with Alana Blechl

Calendar Jan 22, 2024

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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.

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Introduction to Computer Science (2nd Semester of a 2 Semester Course)

Free

with Nikki Billings

Calendar Jan 22, 2024

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Be sure to register for both semesters. 

Course Length:  Yearlong Course 

Credit:  1.0 credit 

Grades: 10-12 

Prerequisite(s): Computer Literacy and IT Explorations 

Course Description:   Introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. In this course, students will learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. Students will also explain how computing innovations and computing systems, including the Internet, work, explore their potential impacts, and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical.   This course prepares students for the AP Computer Science Principles exam.

 

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Introduction to Networking

Free

with Abigail Timmerman

Calendar Jan 22, 2024

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Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  .5 credit 

Grades: 10-12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:    This course introduces students to the fundamentals of computing. Students will learn about setting up hardware and networks, while experiencing how to maintain and connect them. Understanding cybersecurity and digital citizenship are another focus for students to learn about in a technology dominated world.  This course prepares students to earn the CompTia ITF+ Certification.

IT Explorations

Free

with William Brazier

Calendar Jan 22, 2024

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Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  .5 credit 

Grades: 9-12 

Prerequisite(s): Computer Literacy

Course Description:  This course is designed as an exploration of the information technology career pathways. Students will get an introduction to information technology careers so that they can better assess which pathway to pursue. In this course students explore basic concepts in the broad areas of information technology, as well as career options in each area. Students study the concepts of networking information support, web and digital communications, and programming and software development.

Note:  Dual credit can be earned for IT Career Exploration.

Javascript/Gamification (2nd semester of a 2 semester course)

Free

with Nikki Billings

Calendar Jan 22, 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 

Credit:  1.0 credit 

Grades: 11-12 

Prerequisite(s): IT Explorations and Intro to Computer Science

Course Description:  This video game and web interactive design curriculum teaches the foundations of creating video games in JavaScript. While this course is introductory, its curriculum teaches the foundations of computer science and basic programming, with an emphasis on helping students develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Once students complete the course, they will have learned material equivalent to a semester college introductory course in Computer Science and be able to program in JavaScript.

 

Marketing II (2nd semester of 2 semester course)

Free

with Lisa Leutenegger

Calendar Jan 22, 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: 11-12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:  Have you ever wondered how a product makes it to market? Do you know how a business decides what type of advertising to use, and who the ideal customer is? Marketing is the study of the business activities that direct the flow of goods and services from producers to consumers. In this course you will learn how marketers are able to satisfy consumer needs and wants, determine which markets the business can best serve, and decide which products and services can best serve these markets. Topics include buyer behavior, marketing research principles, demand analysis, distribution, financing, pricing, product management, and social media marketing.  Students will also complete an online retail marketing simulation.  Students will prepare for the *ASK Marketing Certification.

Medical Terminology

Free
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 for the beginning healthcare student and simplifies the process of learning hundreds of complex medical terms. The course helps students understand specialties, pathology, diagnostic techniques, and treatment procedures. The course includes critical thinking exercise scenarios that involve patients and pathology so students can apply their knowledge to the real world.





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