Health Sciences

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Health Sciences

The healthcare industry is projected to grow by 18% during the next decade due to the vast number of specializations and occupations. Pursuing a course of study in the Health Sciences can lead to extremely rewarding health-related professions in medicine, technology, management, and more.

For students interested in pursuing a career in Health Sciences, we recommend the following core courses in conjunction with Laurel Springs School graduation requirements: Biology, AP Biology, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Psychology, AP Psychology, and Pre-Calculus.

Anatomy & Physiology

Explore the organization of the human body and how it works. Acquire the knowledge necessary to understand what the body is doing and how you can help the body cope with many different situations. Body systems will be studied in order to understand how their structure, location, and function allow for interaction with other parts of the body.

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Exercise Science

This course takes an in-depth examination of the effects of exercise on the body. Through this course, students will learn basic anatomy, biomechanics, and physiology, as well as proper principles and techniques to designing an effective exercise program. The study of nutrition and human behavior will also be integrated into the course to enhance the students’ comprehension of this multifaceted subject.

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First Aid & Safety

Learn and practice first aid procedures for a variety of common conditions, including muscular, skeletal, and soft tissue injuries, as well as how to appropriately respond to a variety of emergency situations, such as procedures for choking and CPR for infants, children, and adults. You will also explore personal, household, and outdoor safety, and disaster preparedness.

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Health Careers

Explore a variety of career options related to the healthcare field, including medicine, nursing, physical therapy, pharmacy, dental careers, sports medicine, personal training, social work, psychology, and more. You will gain insights into basic job skills and information that can aid you in healthcare and other career paths.

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Health Sciences

Will we ever find a cure for cancer? What treatments are best for conditions like diabetes and asthma? Learn the answers to questions such as these you explore various disciplines within the health sciences, including toxicology, clinical medicine, and biotechnology. The course presents information and terminology for the health sciences and examines the contributions of different health science areas.

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Introduction to Nursing I

Learn about the history and evolution of nursing, education and licensure requirements, career path options, and nursing responsibilities. You will also focus on foundational information such as basic anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, first aid, and disease prevention.

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Introduction to Nursing II

Examine various nursing theories, as well as focus on the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment options. You will also learn about professional and legal standards and ethics, as well as skills of communication, teaching, time and stress management, patient safety, and crisis management.

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Medical Terminology

Receive an introduction to basic medical language and terminology required within the healthcare field. Emphasis is placed on definitions, proper usage, spelling, and pronunciation, and you will study word structure and parts, including roots, prefixes, and suffixes, as well as symbols and abbreviations. In addition, students will learn proper terminology of the body’s main systems, common tests, procedures, pharmacology, disease, and conditions.

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Nutrition

A comprehensive study of nutritional principles and guidelines, students learn about worldwide views of nutrition, nutrient requirements, physiological processes, food labeling, healthy weight management, diet-related diseases, food handling, nutrition for different populations, and more.

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