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Health Science

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A young woman in a medical uniform is examining a patient's eyes using a medical instrument in what appears to be a medical examination room.

 

3-Year Program | Available for 10th - 12th Grade

Home campus prerequisite (required & recommended): Principles of Health Science & Medical Terminology

 

Courses Offered at LaGrone

Year 2:

  • Health Science Theory & Clinic (2 credits)

Year 3:

  • Practicum of Health Science: Patient Care Technician (2 credits)

  • Practicum of Health Science: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (2 credits)

  • Practicum of Health Science: EMT (2 credits) 

    • Mandatory parent meeting
    • Minimum 2.5 GPA to qualify; NCTC Dual Credit program

  • Practicum of Health Science: Pharmacology (2 credits)

 

 

Knowledge and skills learned

  • Taking vital signs

  • Medical terminology

  • Anatomy & physiology

  • Pathophysiology

  • Patient care

  • Emergency response

  • Empathy, communication & teamwork

  • Professions & opportunities within healthcare

 

 

Certifications Offered*

  • CPR

  • PCT

  • CCMA

  • EMT

  • Pharmacy Tech

      *Certifications dependent on passing exam scores

 

 

25-26 Course Fees:

Year 2 - $100/year

Year 3 PCT - $175/year

Year 3 CCMA - $170/year

Year 3 Pharmacology - $100/year

Year 3 EMT - $40/year + NCTC costs

*Subject to change*

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Program Testimonials

The class is SO NICE, and the teachers are amazing about answering any questions. They really test you but not in a way that makes you feel stupid. They also aren’t all business, they create real relationships with you as a person and student.

- LaGrone Student

This class sets you up for working in the medical field right after graduation if that is what you choose to do. Mrs. Helms is a very good teacher and the class is overall very fun and interesting.

 - LaGrone Student

The teachers are nice, compassionate and VERY understanding, as long as you are completing your work, being respectful, and communicating with them.

-LaGrone Student

Pharmacy is amazing, interesting, and challenging. CCMA is an easy class to learn a lot in if you apply yourself.

 - LaGrone Student

Instructors 

Michelle McCollum

Health Science

Amanda Helms

Health Science

Amy Morrow

Health Science