健康和医学科学途径

Examples of Health and Medical Pathways classes at Skills Center and Franklin HS

这条路对我合适吗?

你是否善解人意、富有同情心并乐于帮助病人?
你喜欢和别人一起工作吗?
你喜欢化学、生物和解剖学吗?

什么是健康和医学科学途径?

Health and Medical Sciences is an engaging pathway for students interested in healthcare careers. From exploring the fundamentals of biology and anatomy to hands-on experiences in medical procedures and safety practices, 学生对该领域有了全面的了解. Internships and job-shadowing opportunities introduce them to various healthcare professions, 强调沟通技巧和团队合作. This pathway serves as a stepping stone for further education or immediate entry into the workforce, 为在医疗保健领域的有益职业生涯奠定坚实的基础, whether as a nurse, medical technician, 或者另一个重要的医疗保健专业人员.

我会做什么样的工作啊?

卫生专业人员, medicine, 公共卫生在促进社区福祉方面发挥着至关重要的作用. 医生诊断和治疗病人, 专职医疗人员提供专门护理, and public health officials work on disease prevention and health policies. 研究人员为医学进步做出贡献, while administrators ensure the efficient operation of healthcare facilities. Together, they collaborate to address health challenges and contribute to the overall welfare of individuals and communities.

通向这些职业

Athletic Trainer
Biological Technician
社区卫生工作者
Dental Assistant
运动教练和团体健身教练
健康教育专家
医疗保健支持工作者
医疗卫生服务经理
Medical Assistants
医务秘书和行政助理
Nurse Practitioners
Pharmacy Technicians
物理治疗师助理

In-Demand Occupations

典型教育背景	Career Title	平均年薪	西澳就业展望(2020-2030)
典型教育背景	Career Title	平均年薪	西澳就业展望(2020-2030)
High School	Exercise Trainer	$63,044	36% increase
副学士(或证书)	Dental Assistant	$55,087	33% increase
Bachelor’s Degree	社区卫生工作者	$51,804	27% increase
Master’s Degree	Nurse Practitioner	$130,840	51% increase

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我现在可以上什么课?

Check with your school counselor and administrators to find out which classes are available at your school.

This course focuses on applications of molecular biology and common molecular laboratory techniques to current topics in medicine and biomedical research. 本课程的特定主题包括实验技术, molecular biology, genetic engineering, infectious diseases, genetic testing, 以及对癌症生物学的探索.  

Course numbers: HCT3140, HSCT3141

In this course students use research to determine factors relating to medicine, body systems, 健康状况. Students investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that could prolong a person’s life. 关键的生物学概念包括体内平衡, metabolism, 性状的遗传, feedback systems, and diseases.

Course numbers: HCT3136, HCT3137

本课程侧重于生物科学的应用, biochemistry, 从遗传学到医疗保健. 包括生物信息学的教学, gene identification, biochemistry, DNA sequencing, genetic engineering, 工业微生物学, 药物和生物发展, patent law, 生物技术管理, marketing, and ethics.   

课程编号:CSC6059, CSC6060

本课程的重点是物质转化的过程, energy, 以及多重尺度的信息. Each unit is grounded in a phenomenon that students work to explain using the evidence they collect throughout the unit. Students will carry out investigations and obtain and evaluate information to gather evidence, they will analyze and interpret that evidence to make sense of what they are learning and will engage in argumentation through discourse both as a lab group and as a whole class to come to consensus about the ideas explored in each lesson. 

Course numbers: CSC7718, CSC7719

这门课程结合了解剖学和生理学, biomechanics, psychology, 以及运动中的营养问题, exercise, and health. Injury evaluation and prevention as well as rehabilitation skills are learned.  

Course numbers: CSC9657, CSC9658

Credentials: 心肺复苏/AED认证，IB考试

The course focuses on the interrelationships of career exploration and foundation skills necessary for a career in the Healthcare field. 主题包括医疗保健的历史和趋势, 保健工作者的个人和专业素质, 法律及道德责任, Emergency Care, Infection Control, Medical Math, 健康与营养, 客户状态和医学术语.

Course numbers: HCT7123

Credentials: CPR/AED，血源性病原体和止血认证

Students are introduced to the relationship between structure and function within the body’s 11 basic organ systems, 以及失调和疾病. The course incorporates an exploration of bioscience medical careers.  

Course numbers: , HCT3138, HSCT3139; CSC138C & SC3139

Credentials: CPR/AED和止血

In this course, students will be asked to apply their understanding of both microbiology and human physiology as well as social and cultural conditions surrounding equity and access to the health care system in order to understand and explore our community health system. 

Course numbers: HCT8187

进入医疗辅助, 一个快速发展的医疗行业，结合了人际交往技能, organization, 以及医疗环境中的同情心! Students practice the language and skills of doctors and other health professionals, 使用核心知识来实现医疗保健, medical assisting, 以及医疗办公室辅助职业. 该项目采用国家HOSA学生领导项目, modules, computer programs, industry standards, college curriculum, 以及在学校和工业环境中进行的基于问题的活动.

Course numbers: Wct5744、wct5746、wct5747、wct5772、wct5773、WCT 5774、WCT 5775

Nursing Assistant training is a fast track to post-secondary Health Sciences, 及相关护理事业! Nursing is considered one of the entry points into the medical profession. 在我们的技能中心课程, 学生完成11项国家健康基础标准, test basic knowledge and skills in their classroom and clinical site, 然后去考州驾照.

Course numbers: WCT5780, WCT5781, WCT6782, WCT5783, WCT4631, WCT4632, WCT4633, WCT4634

This course focuses on optimizing an individual’s wellness and identifying the earliest opportunities to reverse or even prevent disease. This course will focus on building and deepening interdisciplinary skills, systems thinking, and patient-driven advocacy to learn about and explore careers and participation in the health and medical systems in our communities. 

Course numbers: Csc5981, hct5981, csc5982, hct5982

SPS的俱乐部和活动

有兴趣了解更多关于健康和医疗事业的知识? SPS students have the opportunity to deepen and expand their knowledge alongside their peers through HOSA – Future Healthcare Professionals. HOSA举办竞技赛事, 提供领导机会, 并帮助学生为职业和大学做好准备. 在这里找到你学校的分会!

高中毕业后我需要什么培训?

Training and education in the health and medical field vary greatly based on students’ career goals. Below are examples of three careers that require three different levels of orientation:

Certificate – 感兴趣的学生 Medical Assisting or 社区卫生工作者 positions can earn certificates through local community colleges, including Seattle Central College. These positions provide great experience and can serve as a launching point to entrepreneurship or to further training.

Associate’s Degree – 感兴趣的学生 working in the Dental Assisting field will need to earn a certificate and/or an Associate’s degree in Dental Assisting. 通过西雅图中央学院的健康教育中心, 学生可以使用“西雅图承诺”基金来申请大学专科牙医助理学位或者朝着应用方向努力口腔卫生学学士学位. S

Bachelor’s Degree – 感兴趣的学生 a Bachelor’s Degree that leads to an in-demand field may consider careers as Biological Technologists. These positions require a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field. UW and all state schools offer degrees in biology that can lead to a rewarding career on this track, 让学生在研究实验室找到工作, biotech companies, and more. Shoreline College partners with 正规买足球的App to offer dual credit to students who complete BioTech 1 & 2，这可以快速追踪到他们的副学士学位课程.

Master’s Degree – For students who are able to pursue postsecondary education past a bachelor’s degree and interested in Nursing, 护士从业人员的职位需求量很大. UW Nursing 提供了一个很好的程序 Seattle University. While a longer time commitment than the Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree options, students who choose this longer path typically have higher lifetime earnings and greater job security long-term.

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