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Introduction to Medical Science Careers [.5]
Prerequisite: None
Introduction to Medical Science Careers is a course designed to give an overview of therapeutic, diagnostic, environmental, and information systems of the health care industry. The course focuses on the history of health care, medical, ethical, and legal responsibilities, employability skills, and introductory CPR. Students will develop a concept of health and wellness. Current and future trends of the health care industry and its systems are integrated throughout the course. Exploration of health careers will help students evaluate career options. This course does NOT fulfill the one-semester health requirement for graduation.

Medical Science Careers [.1]
Prerequisite: Biology I or presently enrolled in Biology I
Medical Science Careers is designed to provide students the opportunity for comprehensive study of human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, introduction to basic patient care skills, American Heart Association First Aid and CPR certification, as well as health career exploration. Students will also address the relevance of this class to today's health care industry. Successful completion of both semesters of this course will satisfy the health credit required for graduation. This course is the prerequisite for Clinical Rotation.

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