Health Professions students are encouraged to join HOSA.
(Open to all School District No. 25 students)
Courses are offered based on demand, teacher availability and certification.
Medical Assistant Instructor
Medical Assistant Pathway
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On the first day of class, students who are enrolled in one of the advanced health programs:
● Must provide an up-to-date immunization record. The immunization record must include all required immunizations including Hepatitis “B” series, Current Tetanus vaccine, TB screening
● Must pass a local background check which is required by health care facilities. Students who do not pass the background check become ineligible to meet requirements for these programs.
● Students must also have access to reliable transportation
Medical Assistant Courses
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65240 Fundamentals of Health Professions I - 1 Trimesters - PV-TEC 10 11 12
85240 Fundamentals of Health Professions I DC
This class fulfills the required health credit.
This is an exploratory course that provides the student with exposure and acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes associated with a broad range of occupations relating to careers in health including job requirements and tasks performed. This course will assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals in the healthcare field. During this course students will learn medical terminology, first aid, basic human anatomy, physiology, patient care, medical confidentiality and legal terms. State CTE code 140010
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35241 Fundamentals of Health Professions A - 2 Trimesters - HHS/PHS 10 11
85241 Fundamentals of Health Professions A DC
This class fulfills the required health credit.
This is an exploratory course that provides the student with exposure and acquisition of knowledge, skills and attitudes associated with a broad range of occupations relating to careers in health including job requirements and tasks performed. This course will assist students in making informed decisions regarding their future academic and occupational goals in the healthcare field. During this course students will learn medical terminology, first aid, basic human anatomy, physiology, patient care, medical confidentiality and legal terms. State CTE code 140010
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35251 Medical Terminology for Health Professions - 1 Trimester - HHS/PHS/ (DC) 10 11 12
85251 Medical Terminology for Health Professions DC
61251 Medical Terminology for Health Professions - 1 Trimester - PV-TEC
68251 Medical Terminology for Health Professions DC
Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Health Professions
This course presents a study of medical terminology. Prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, special endings, plural forms, abbreviations, and symbols are included in the content. All body systems, anatomical reference, pharmacology, and medical specialties will be considered. Emphasis is placed on spelling, definition, usage, and pronunciation. State code 141540
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35261 Medical Law and Ethics – 1 Trimester – PV-TEC 10 11 12
85261 Medical Law and Ethics DC
Co-requisite: Clinical Specialties A
This course will cover the principles and application of law to healthcare organizations and personnel, standards of care and liability; including tort, contract and statutory law. State code 141514
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65271 Clinical Specialties A - 1 Trimester - PV-TEC 11 12
68271 Clinical Specialties A DC
Co-requisite: Medical Law and Ethics
This comprehensive course is designed to provide health profession students with the knowledge and practical skills to pursue certification in medical specialties, such as Phlebotomy and EKG technologies. The course aims to equip students with the foundational skills, hands-on training, and certification preparation. Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Health Professions and instructor approval. State CTE code 141050 - STEM course
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35373 ✶ Introduction to Medical Assisting A/B – 1 Trimester 2-hour block - PV-TEC 11, 12
68373 ✶ Medical Assisting A/B DC
Prerequisite: Medical Law and Ethics
This course is an introduction to the administrative skills and functions of the Medical Assistant in the medical office, which includes: communications, appointment scheduling, accounting, insurance processing, and management skills. State code 141515- STEM course
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35320 Mental Health Assistant - 1 Trimester 2-hour block - PV-TEC 11 12
Prerequisite: Medical Terminology for Health Professions; students MUST pass the required background check; students must provide proof of immunizations and TB skin test.
This course prepares students to assist with the care of persons requiring services in the specialized field of mental health/mental wellness. Students are prepared for entry level employment, and advanced study. The students will focus on mental well-being. This is an enrichment course. HOSA – Health Occupations Student Organization participation is encouraged. State CTE code 140990