Health Science and Technology
Tracy Green, Instructor
 

 

Program Description

HS&T is for students who:

are sophomores, juniors, or seniors at a local high school

have excellent attendance

enjoy a challenge

wish to be of service to their community

desire a respected career

 

 
Program Goals/Objectives

to learn basic medical theory

to perform health related skills

to participate in team or group activities

to develop problem solving skills

 to use computers to aid learning

to demonstrate CPR-First Aid

to study the structure and function of the human body
 

 

Course Outline

10th Grade

Health Science Education

Rehabilitative Therapies

11th Grade

Medical Therapeutics

Nursing Education

12th Grade

Anatomy and Physiology

Emergency Medical Services

Health Care Management

Internships
 

 
Employment Opportunities

Entry level with on the job training:
Nursing Aide
Physical Therapy Aide
Radiology

2 to 4 years technical training:
Registered Record Technician
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
Registered Respiratory Therapy Technician
Physical Therapy Assistant
Medical Technician/Technologist
Radiology Technician/Technologist

5 to 8 years professional education:
Nurse Practitioner
Physical Therapist
 Physician

Certification/Articulation/Post-Secondary Training

Upon completion of the Nursing Education course, you may be eligible to take Tennessee Certification examinations and become a certified nursing assistant.

Walters State Community College will offer advanced placement and/or college credit for qualified students.

A certificate from the Center for Technology is awarded to each student earning 4 credits.

View Health Science and Technology Brochure

For more information, contact Sheila Melton by phone at 423-639-0171 or by e-mail at greent@gcschools.net.