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.
Pharm Tech Instructor
Pharmacy Technician in Training Pathway
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#65240 AND Health |
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#35251 |
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#38911 AND 38912 |
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
Pharmacy Technician in Training 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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38911 Pharmacy Technician (in Training) A - 2 Trimesters 2-hour block - PV-TEC $$ 12
38912 Pharmacy Technician (in Training) B
Prerequisites: Medical Terminology for Health Professions; students MUST pass the required background check
The purpose of the pharmacy technician is to assist the pharmacist with the day-to-day activities in the pharmacy. Topics include orientation, federal and state law, medical review, aseptic technique, calculations and pharmacy operations. This course may be offered through a training system specifically designed to train pharmacy technicians to pass the National Pharmacy Technician Certification Board exam. Students would be responsible for the $375 class fee.
Students must be a senior (17 year-old or 18 year-old) scheduled to graduate in the spring of their senior year.
Students can complete the National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) exam within 60 days after graduation.
State CTE code 141520 - STEM course