| Grade Range: | |
| 11–12 | |
| Prerequisites: | |
| For Sports Medicine 1,2: Anatomy and Physiology for Health Careers 1,2 and PLTW Human Body Systems 1,2 For Sports Medicine 3,4: Sports Medicine 1,2 and Integrated Math I A-B | |
| Course duration: | |
| Two to four semesters | |
| Subject area in which graduation credit will be given: | |
| Practical Arts; community classroom sections may be repeated for credit | |
| UC subject area satisfied: | |
| d - Science (Interdiciplinary Science) | |
| Course Description: | |
This course serves as an advanced-level course for the Patient Care career pathway of the Health Science and Medical Technology industry sector of courses. Students in this course engage in an in-depth study of whole-body anatomy and physiology, and learn about the processes involved in the treatment, management and healing of injuries. Students are introduced to medical terminology, and evaluation techniques for common diseases and injuries, as well as strategies for rehabilitation and recovery. Numerous laboratory activities provide opportunities for student investigation and experimentation. | |
| State Course Code(s): | |
| 8271, 8272: 7922 - Advanced Patient Care (Capstone) 8273, 8274: 7922 - Advanced Patient Care (Capstone) 8275, 8276: 7922 - Advanced Patient Care (Capstone) | |
| Basic Texts and Teaching Guides: | |
| Mader, Understanding Human Anatomy and Physiology. Prentice, Arnheim’s Principles of Athletic Training: A Competency Approach, 12th ed., McGraw-Hill Higher Education, 2006. | |