Health Science I (HSO)(TP)    

This course is part of program composed of three courses which may be taken concurrently, or Health Science I may be take separately as a prerequisite to Health Science II and Allied Health Assisting III.  This course includes scientific concepts relating to health care based on structure and function of the body systems in health and disease.  Complete program consists of Health Science I, Health Science II and Allied Health Assisting III.
PREREQUISITE: Instructor approval.

HSO 2 & HSO 3 courses must be taken in two hour block. 

Health Science II (HSO)(TP)

This course is part of a program composed of three courses which may be taken concurrently, or Health Science II and Allied Health Assisting III may be taken concurrently following completion of Health Science I.  This course includes common skills performed by health care workers in hospitals, nursing homes and other health care agencies.  Classroom laboratory and off campus clinical experiences are correlated with theory.  Complete program consists of Health Science I, Health Science II and Allied Health Assisting III.
PREREQUISITE: Instructor approval.

Allied Health Assisting III (HSO)(TP)- Honors Course

This course is part of a program composed of three courses which may be taken concurrently, or Health Science II and Allied Health Assisting III may be taken concurrently following completion of Health Science I.  This course provides the opportunity to explore the characteristics of workers in major health career clusters.  Also included are communication skills, legal and ethical practice, safe work practices, leadership and employability skills.  Off campus clinical learning experiences are required.  Complete program consists of Health Science I, Health Science II and Allied Health
Assisting III. (All students are required to do a portfolio in this course)
PREREQUISITE: Health Science I & II.  Instructor approval

Health Occupations Directed Study

This course may be taken only by a student who has completed or is currently Allied Health Assisting III.  The content is prescribed by the instructor based upon the individual student's identified health career interest.  An individual instructional plan is developed by the instructor, with specific student performance standards which must be mastered to earn credit.  Off campus clinical learning experiences are required.
PREREQUISITE: Current enrollment in Allied Health Assisting III or completion of Health Science I, Health Sciences II and Allied Health Assisting III.