The Introduction to Health Science & Careers course is a semester course is designed to create an awareness of career possibilities within the five designated CTE career clusters in health care. Students will cover and review essential foundations of knowledge and skills within health science fields, including:
- Health Science Careers
- Post-Secondary Education Pathways
- Human Anatomy & Terminology
- Medical Mathematics & Communication
- Professionalism & Employability
- Healthcare Law & Ethics
- Safety Practices
This is the first course in the STEM Fuse Health Science CTE pathway of courses. Additional coursework in health science technology, research, informatics, and patient care will be available for students. Learn more regarding the STEM Fuse Health Science pathway here!
Curriculum Layout
- Module 0 - Getting Started with the Course
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Module 1 - What is Health Science?
- Intro to Health Science Lesson
- Health & You Lesson
- Health Care Systems Lesson
- Future of Health Care Project
- What is Health Science? Quiz
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Assignments & Resources
- Module 1 - Vocabulary Assignment
- What Health Science Means to Me Assignment
- Global Reach of Health Assignment
- “Determinants of Health” Video
- Dimensions of Wellness Assignment
- “Myths You Learned in Health Class” Video
- Family Health History Assignment
- Cost of Health Care Assignment
- “What is Global Health?” Video
- Comparing Global Health Care Assignment
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Module 2 - Discover Health Science Careers
- Pathways in Health Science Lesson
- Biotechnology Research & Development Lesson
- Diagnostic Services Lesson
- Therapeutic Services Lesson
- Health Informatics Lesson
- Support Services Lesson
- Health Science Career Project
- Discover Career Pathways Quiz
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Assignments & Resources
- Module 2 - Vocabulary Assignment
- Career Self-Assessment Assignment
- “Health Sciences Pathway Overview” Video
- “Health Science Careers: The Movie” Video & Assignment
- “Introduction to Biotechnology” Video
- Biotechnology Research Career Assignment
- “How AI is Making it Easier to Diagnose Disease” Video
- Diagnostic Services Career Assignment
- "Therapeutic Services Pathway" Video
- Therapeutic Services Career Assignment
- “What is Healthcare Informatics?” Video
- Health Informatics Career Assignment
- “Support Service Career Opportunities” Video
- Support Services Career Assignment
- Teacher Resources
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Module 3 - Human Anatomy
- Intro to Human Anatomy Lesson
- Human Body Systems Lesson
- Diseases & Disorders Lesson
- Infectious Disease Project
- Human Anatomy Quiz
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Assignments & Resources
- Module 3 - Vocabulary Assignment
- “Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology” Video
- Levels of Organization Assignment
- Body Planes Assignment
- Directional Terms Assignment
- Body System Infographic Assignment
- Healthcare Specializations Assignment
- “Types of Diseases” Video
- Genetic Diseases Assignment
- Chronic & Acute Diseases Assignment
- Treating Hereditary Diseases Assignment
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Module 4 - Medical Mathematics
- Intro to Medical Mathematics Lesson
- Medication Administration Lesson
- Medical Accounting & Business Lesson
- Medical Billing & Math Project
- Medical Mathematics Quiz
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Assignments & Resources
- Module 4 - Vocabulary Assignment
- “Mathematics & Medicine” Video
- Measurement Systems & Conversions Assignment
- Ratios, Rates, and Proportions Assignment
- Dimensional Analysis & Formulas Assignment
- Pediatric Dosing & Geriatrics Assignment
- Medical Billing Assignment
- Medical Billing & Math Project - Project Scenarios
- Medical Billing & Coding Project - Superbill Template
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Module 5 - Communication & Medical Terminology
- Communication in Health Care Lesson
- Medical Terminology Lesson
- Health Care Team Communication Lesson
- Health Care Communication Project
- Communication & Medical Terminology Quiz
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Assignments & Resources
- Module 5 - Vocabulary Assignment
- “The Importance of Listening in Healthcare” Video
- Responding to Emotion Assignment
- Medical Prefixes & Suffixes Assignment
- Practicing Pronunciation Assignment
- “100+ Common Medical Terms Everyone Should Know” Video
- Video: Healthcare Communication Challenges
- Challenges in Health Care Communication Assignment
- Digital Communication Tools Assignment
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Module 6 - Healthcare Delivery Systems
- Intro to Healthcare Delivery Systems Lesson
- Issues in Healthcare Today Lesson
- Role of Health Insurance Lesson
- Rural Health Clinic Project
- Healthcare Delivery Systems Quiz
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Assignments & Resources
- Module 6 - Vocabulary Assignment
- “The Six Dimensions of Healthcare Quality” Video
- Research Local Practices Assignment
- Healthcare Facilities Assignment
- Economics of Health Care Assignment
- “Health Care: America vs. The World” Video
- Medical Ethics Assignment
- Healthcare System Challenges Assignment
- “The Future Of Health Insurance” Video
- Types of Insurance Assignment
- Selecting an Insurance Plan Assignment
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Module 7 - Employability Skills
- Employability Skills in Health Care Lesson
- Explore Health Professions Lesson
- Health Career Portfolio Project
- Employability Skills Quiz
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Assignments & Resources
- Module 7 - Vocabulary Assignment
- Personal Traits Assignment
- Interpersonal Skills Assignment
- Professional Standards Assignment
- “5 Skills Medical Students Need For The Future” Video
- Health Professional Exploration Assignment
- “The Wonderful World of Medical Careers” Video
- Salary & Debt Calculations Assignment
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Module 8 - Healthcare Law & Ethics
- Intro to Healthcare Law & Ethics Lesson
- Patient Rights & Treatment Lesson
- Healthcare Ethics Debate Project
- Healthcare Law & Ethics Quiz
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Assignments & Resources
- Module 8 - Vocabulary Assignment
- “Identity and Authenticity in Medical Ethics” Video
- Ethical Issues in Health Care Assignment
- “Understanding the Ethical Dance of AI and Healthcare” Video
- Patient Bill of Rights Assignment
- “Dying in the Name of Vaccine Freedom” Video
- Vaccine Freedom Video Reflection Assignment
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Module 9 - Safety Practices
- Intro to Infection Control Lesson
- Modes of Transmission Lesson
- Health Care Safety Practices Lesson
- Public Service Announcement Project
- Safety Practices Quiz
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Assignments & Resources
- Module 8 - Vocabulary Assignment
- Classification of Pathogens Assignment
- Chain of Infection Assignment
- “Communicable Diseases | What? Why? How?” Video
- Controlling Spread of Pathogens Assignment
- Disease in History Assignment
- “Safety Culture in Healthcare” Video
- Aseptic Techniques Assignment
- Personal Protective Equipment Assignment
- Module 10 - Healthcare Teams
- Module 11 - Health Maintenance Practices
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Module 12 - Technical Skills & IT in Healthcare
- Technical Skills in Healthcare Lesson
- Emerging Technology in Healthcare Lesson
- Careers in Health IT Lesson
- Health Care Innovation Project
- Technical Skills & IT in Healthcare Quiz
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Assignments & Resources
- Module 12 - Vocabulary Assignment
- “Measuring Vital Signs” Video
- Healthcare in the Digital Age Assignment
- “Where Can Technology Take Us?” Video
- AI in Healthcare Assignment
- 3D Bioprinting Assignment
- Cloud Computing Assignment
- Nanomedicine Assignment
- “How is Technology Changing the Healthcare Sector?” Video
- Compare Technology Careers in Healthcare Assignment
- Challenges in Health IT Assignment
- Intergenerational Effects of Technology in HC Assignment
- Module 13 - Course Feedback
Price
$1750.00
What’s Included
- Unlimited Seats
- 18+ Weeks of Curriculum
- Interactive Lessons
- Digital Activities
- Built-In Assignments
- Project Challenges
- Assessments
- Teacher Resources
- Onboarding PD & Support
Course Standards
Technical Requirements
- PC, Mac, or Chromebook
- Any Modern Browser
- Internet Connection
- Access to YouTube