Health Sciences

  • Students in the Health Sciences career pathway will be prepared to pursue post-secondary education leading to a full range of careers in the medical and health care field. Careers in this pathway are related to the promotion of health as well as the treatment of injuries and diseases.

    • Do you like working in a fast paced, changing environment?
    • Do you enjoy working with and helping people?
    • Do you enjoy science and lab work?
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Healthcare Foundations

  • grade level: 11-12
    1.0 credit/semester
    Health .5 (but must stay all year)
    Senior Math credit available

    Health Care Foundations is a yearlong course offered at LCTC.  The in-depth anatomy and physiology component of the program will cover the body systems that compose the human body and a considerable amount of time will be spent learning each system in-depth along with the diseases, disorders and medical terminology related to each of these systems.  Medical laws and ethics, professional standards and expectations within the medical field, discussion of the different medical careers, OSHA safety standards, Universal Precautions, and vital sign assessment will also be reviewed.  Adult, child and infant CPR skills and AED use will be an integral part of the program and students will have the opportunity to become certified in CPR (AHA BLS- Healthcare Provider).  The many different health careers will be discussed with a focus on understanding the different knowledge, skills, education, etc that is required and involved for these different careers.

Sports Medicine

  • 0941/2941

    Sports Medicine is a yearlong course offered at LCTC.  The in-depth anatomy and physiology component of the program will cover the body systems that compose the human body and a considerable amount of time will be spent learning each system in-depth along with the diseases, disorders and medical terminology related to each of these systems.  Medical laws and ethics, professional standards and expectations within the medical field, OSHA safety standards, Universal Precautions, and vital sign assessment will also be reviewed.  Adult, child and infant CPR skills and AED use will be an integral part of the program and students will have the opportunity to become certified in CPR (AHA BLS- Healthcare Provider).  Students will explore the fields of athletic training and physical therapy with an introductory focus on injury evaluation, management and rehabilitation.

  • On-the-Job Training/High School Diploma

    • Admitting clerk
    • Clinical assistant
    • Dental assistant
    • Dietary aide
    • Home health aide
    • Medical office clerk

    Certificate or Associate Degree

    • Dental lab tech
    • ER medical tech
    • Industrial hygenist
    • Licensed practical nurse
    • Medical tech
    • Occupational therapy asst.

    Bachelors Degree or Above

    • Chemist
    • Chiropractor
    • Dentist/Physician
    • Nuclear medical tech
    • Pharmacist
    • Veterinarian

Pre-Nursing/Pre-Med

  • 930 
    grade level: 11-12
    1.0 credit/semester

    0930/2930 pre-medicine/pre-nursing

    In this course students will learn and apply the knowledge and skills related to careers in nursing and medicine. It will focus on anatomy and physiology, disease processes, medical terminology, professionalism, infection control and safety, vital signs, CPR and first aid, introduction to medications and administration, laboratory testing, physical assessment, and electrical conduction system of the heart. Students will learn and practice patient care skills, gaining a competitive edge in preparation for college and training in health care fields.

Advanced Medicine

  • 0916/2916 

    Prerequisite: Successful completion of any first-year LCTC health science course and
    recommendation from medical sciences teacher.

    Upon recommendation of their first- year health science teacher, students may return for a second year of advanced medical curriculum. Instruction is student driven and will be flexible to meet the needs of the individual. Curriculum may include advanced anatomy and physiology with dissection, physical examination and assessment skills, geriatrics, pediatrics, pharmacology, athletic taping and injury rehabilitation, alternative and complementary medicine, mental health issues and pathophysiology. Students will participate in Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), an organization that promotes academic excellence for health science students. Field trips and hands-on experiences are an essential part of the course.