Course
Health Science 2
Started Aug 17, 2017
1 credit
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Full course description
Course Details
Course Number: 5551VCCW
Course Type: CATE
Locations Offered: HCC
Department: Health Science
Target Audience: All students
Pre-Requirement(s): Health Science 1
Fees Required: None
Course Description
Health Science 2 applies the knowledge and skills that were learned in Health
Science 1 while further challenging the students to learn more about the healthcare field.
Health Science 2, will continue teaching in more detail, the units of study that include advanced
study of infection control. They will learn about “Transmission Based Precautions” and
become more familiar with OSHA, HIPPA, and the CDC. Students in Health Science 2 will learn
how to take vital signs, record them and learn what the data means. Students will learn how
law and ethics are applied in the healthcare setting. This course will introduce students to
basic patient care skills. Medical terminology, medical math and pharmacology are
incorporated throughout the lessons being taught. Students will have the opportunity to
become certified in First Aid and CPR . Career pathways and scenarios are introduced through
each section. Students in this course will further their knowledge of healthcare careers and
future goals by participating in a job shadowing experiences. This course provides a
foundation for further advancement in Health Science. It is recommended that students
should score a 75% or higher in this course to advance to any upper level course including
Clinical Study if all pre-requisites are met.
Science 1 while further challenging the students to learn more about the healthcare field.
Health Science 2, will continue teaching in more detail, the units of study that include advanced
study of infection control. They will learn about “Transmission Based Precautions” and
become more familiar with OSHA, HIPPA, and the CDC. Students in Health Science 2 will learn
how to take vital signs, record them and learn what the data means. Students will learn how
law and ethics are applied in the healthcare setting. This course will introduce students to
basic patient care skills. Medical terminology, medical math and pharmacology are
incorporated throughout the lessons being taught. Students will have the opportunity to
become certified in First Aid and CPR . Career pathways and scenarios are introduced through
each section. Students in this course will further their knowledge of healthcare careers and
future goals by participating in a job shadowing experiences. This course provides a
foundation for further advancement in Health Science. It is recommended that students
should score a 75% or higher in this course to advance to any upper level course including
Clinical Study if all pre-requisites are met.