MEDICAL SCIENCE
The Medical Science program is designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field. The basic entry-level information that is covered serves as a solid foundation for all students in Medical Sciences regardless of the healthcare profession they are pursuing. The course integrates anatomy and physiology and advanced biology and explores the role of ethics. This “hands-on” applied course consists of career exploration, integrated research projects, field trips to medical facilities, and a skills lab. The Medical Science program offers 2 introductions to college classes through concurrent enrollment with SMCC.
Medical Terminology (3 college credits) A course designed to introduce medical terminology using a body system approach. The student will develop a basic understanding of medical language by analyzing prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining forms as they relate to the different body systems and basic cellular structure.
Introduction to Health Sciences (3 credits)
This course explores the essential principles and professional qualities associated with people working in a variety of medical careers, including a review of best practices for working collaboratively within the healthcare setting; changes in how medical care is provided throughout the United States; and a broad overview of currently available healthcare opportunities for medical professionals. Students will review current issues in healthcare and determine the best medical practices for the protection of patients and competence, maintaining confidential patient information, and using electronic medical records will be explored.
