HEALTH SERVICES — CAM

Overview

Prerequisite is 1.0 credits of Health or .5 plus teacher recommendation. Core choice must include a Junior and Senior choice. Selectives must include a minimum of four when writing the CAM goal plan with teacher. All CAM students will take a Seminar/Internship course where they will complete an internship of their choice in one of the areas indicated at the bottom of the diagram. If you do not see something you want to do on this page, talk to the teacher. Most anything is possible.

HUMAN ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY
SC, HE 1.0 Credit
11, 12

Human anatomy includes learning about the structure, foundation and components of the body. Physiology addresses how these systems work together to maintain the health of the entire person. In this class, we will look at the healthy individual as well as what happens when the systems don’t function properly. The learning in this course will be linked to Medical Foundations and Personal Wellness.

MEDICAL FOUNDATIONS: JUNIOR CAM STUDENTS
HE 1.0 Credit
11
Prerequisites: Health & Family or Personal Health & Fitness

This is an introduction to basic healthcare principles: the health care system, ethical and legal issues, qualities of a health care worker, basic clinical skills, and first aid and CPR certification Clinical rotations/job shadows in health related occupations included. Lab fee: $135.

ADVANCED HEALTH SERVICES:
SENIOR CAM STUDENTS
AA .5 Credit
12
Prerequisite: Human Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Foundations and Medical Terminology

This is an advanced course that builds on Medical Foundations, Anatomy & Physiology and Medical Terminology. Emphasis will be placed on the advanced skills and knowledge needed for successful internships. Topics include career related learning standards, advanced clinical skills and development of personal portfolios.

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
HE .5 Credit
11, 12
This class will explore medical terminology and its use in the medical field. College Now credit is available when certain criteria have been met. Book Fee: $55.

HEALTH SERVICES INTERNSHIP/SEMINAR
HE 1.0 Credit
11, 12
This is the culmination course of the Health Services CAM program. This will include a final internship, development of evidence regarding career related learning standards and continued discussion about student’s areas of interest.

TECHNICAL WRITING
LA .5 Credit
11, 12
Prerequisites: Successful completion of one year of high school English

This course is primarily a Cyber-school course. This course teaches students writing skills they will need most of their adult lives. A college preparatory course, students will also be exposed to writing for the world of work as well as for their own personal needs. Sample writing assignments include business letters, resumés, memos, directions, specifications, and complaint and adjustment letters. This course is for students able to work independently, can meet deadlines and enjoy working with computer technology.

PSYCHOLOGY
SS .5 Credit
11, 12
The roots of human behavior have developed through years of experiential learning and are equally as shaped by the intrinsic qualities of nature. This course will focus on the question of nature vs. nurture and provide a general overview of psychological processes and concepts. Topics of discussion may include learning, memory, sensation, perception, motivation, altered states of consciousness, abnormal behavior and emotion. Some emphasis will be placed on the role of psychology in determining our own identities and of those around us. Theories such as behaviorism, humanism, functionalism and structuralism will serve as the foundations of our exploration into the world of psychology.

FITNESS ASSESSMENT, TRAINING & WELLNESS
PE .5 Credit
11, 12
This class is designed for and required for students in the Personal Fitness Strand of the Health Services CAM. Students will become informed consumers who can make informal and effective decisions about fitness, health and wellness. Each student will learn how to assess fitness, evaluate results and develop a personal fitness plan based on individual results. In addition, students will be required to complete an internship in the Lancer Fitness Center during the semester and will have the opportunity to work with staff, students and community members who use the fitness center. This class can be used as a selective for students in the Clinical Strand of the Health Services CAM.

EXERCISE SCIENCE & FITNESS
HE .5 Credit .5 Credit
11, 12
This advanced health class is designed for students who are part of the Health Services CAM and are thinking about a career in a sports medicine related field, those who have an interest in learning about Athletic Training, Physical Therapy, Sports Psychology, Exercise Physiology, Biomechanics and Personal Fitness Instruction, or those who have an interest in exercise science and fitness. Lab fee: $20.

HUMAN SEXUALITY
HE .5 Credit
11, 12
Prerequisites: Health & Family or Personal Health & Fitness

This is an advanced course with topics including healthy relationships within dating, family and friendships, male and female anatomy and physiology, reproductive health, human sexual response and disease prevention related to sexuality.