MEDICAL PATHWAY OPTIONSThe CBHS Medical Pathway provides two different options for completing the medical pathway. Both options reward students for a medical pathway completion and afford students the additional resources for future work and study in the medical field.
The Medical Careers option is for students who do not want or are not able to complete all three levels of medical sciences. This is for students who intend on pursuing medical careers such as: CNA, pharmacy/vet technician, phlebotomist, dental/medical assistant, transcription, or billing and coding. The Medical Sciences option has all of the same requirements as the Medical Careers options, except that all three medical sciences have been completed in series for this designation. This allows students who cannot complete the full medical science series the option to complete the pathway, while giving students who do complete it a different designation for their efforts. |
Suggested Pathway ProgressionTo the left is an infographic showing the suggested courses each year for students based on their grade. There is flexibility in the timing of these courses and students can complete them in different orders. This is a guide to help students as they prepare their class schedules for the next year(s). You will find information about choices, portfolio requirements, and the course descriptions for these courses listed below.
Possible CTE Electives (choose 3 of 4)
Portfolio Requirements
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Course descriptions
Biology
2 semester course/10 credits
Prerequisites: none
In this course, students will use experimentation and inquiry to explore the basic concepts of biological science. All aspects of life will be investigated, including cellular structure, structure and function of plants and animals, genetics, evolution, diversity and principles of classification, and ecological relationships. As well as covering all topics of biology, the course will include medical applications and laboratory experimentation that will relate the concepts of life to real-life and the healthcare field.
Chemistry
2 semester course/10 credits
Prerequisites: completion of Biology with a C or better, completion of or concurrently enrolled in Math 3 (or Algebra 2)
Chemistry is taught as a concept oriented course with emphasis on understanding the general laws governing the properties of the elements, their compounds and their reactions. Importance will be placed on understanding how chemical principles and concepts are developed and how these principles can be used to explain phenomena in everyday life. Ample mathematical application made in all topics. Using medical and forensic case studies and laboratory activities, students are introduced to principles of atomic theory, periodic trends, bonding, molecular formulas, equations, stoichiometry, solution and acid-base chemistry, equilibrium and thermochemistry.
Medical Anatomy & Physiology
2 semester course/10 credits
Prerequisite: completion of Biology with a C or better, Chemistry highly recommended.
Medical Anatomy & Physiology is a yearlong course that provides students an opportunity to explore the intricate and sophisticated relationship between structure and function in the human body through the lense of medical labs and case studies. The course offers students an environment in which they may dive deeply into topics such as homeostasis, anatomical and physiological disorders, medical diagnosis and treatment, modern and past imaging techniques, biochemistry, histology, and survey of the remarkable array of body systems that comprise the human body. Medical laboratory activities reinforce concepts and principles presented in the course, as well as relate all of the topics to health care careers and applications.
Global Health
1 semester course/ 5 credits
Prerequisites: none
Global Health is a highly interactive and exciting class that introduces students to public health on a global scale. Students will work independently and in small groups as they learn what disease is and investigate how it impacts world populations. By studying different societies, students will learn about the relationship between health and socio-economic development, how environmental, nutritional, and behavioral risk factors jeopardize health, and how communities, the government, and cooperative global efforts can intervene to improve health. They will decipher and interpret data compiled from global health agencies in tables, charts, graphs, and maps.
Healthcare Career Explorations
1 semester/5 credits
Prerequisites: none
This course explores the many health care occupations that prevent, treat and manage illness. It will be centered on guest speakers and hands-on explorations aimed at developing a holistic approach to healthcare while exploring the realities of various health professions.
Medical Terminology
1 or 2 semesters/10 credits
Prerequisite: completion of 9th grade English with a grade of C or better
This course will provide the framework needed to learn and recognize word roots, prefixes, and suffixes used in medical language today. Students will learn how to combine words to create meaningful medical conditions as well as comprehend their definition and know the correct abbreviations, spelling, and pronunciation. Terms will cover all major body systems, including musculoskeletal, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, reproductive, and urinary.
This class may be taken in one semester from Butte College (ALH 104) for college credit or as an independent study class for a full year. Both options earn 10 CORE credits.
Professionalism in the Workplace
2 semester course/10 credits
Prerequisites: none
This course introduces students to identifying essential external and internal communication skills, managing conflict, developing a positive attitude, and creating the professional image for the workplace. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to examine the components of external and internal communication skills, demonstrate the effective verbal and nonverbal skills required for managing conflict, evaluate the techniques for developing a positive attitude, and assess the interpersonal and self-management skills necessary for creating a professional image for the workplace. The course is intended to be articulated with the Butte College course BCIS 33.
Portfolio/Exit Interview
1 semester course/1 credit
Prerequisites: completion or currently completing all medical pathway requirements
This course will be a culmination of the work students have completed for the pathway throughout their high school career. Students will meet with an advisor at least three times during their final semester of high school, with the final of the three meetings being a portfolio presentation and exit interview. During this presentation students will show the advisory panel that they have met all requirements and deserve to be certified as a pathway completer. The portfolio will consist of work samples from each pathway course/seminar, documentation of medical field experiences, CPR/First Aid certification, resume, cover letter, two letters of recommendation, and a current high school transcript.
Healthcare Seminar
One semester/2.5 credits
Prerequisite: none
This course will provide an exciting hands-on interactive exploration in the area of health through project- based, individual, and group work. Students will explore ethics, medical practice, and much more with each semester focusing on a different healthcare topic. Possible topics include immunization, organ donation, clinical trials in drug development, cardiac health and CPR, and the history of surgery. Students will attend a one-hour introductory class, two 5-hour Friday seminar workshops, and two advisor check-ins throughout the semester as they complete group or individual projects at home.
2 semester course/10 credits
Prerequisites: none
In this course, students will use experimentation and inquiry to explore the basic concepts of biological science. All aspects of life will be investigated, including cellular structure, structure and function of plants and animals, genetics, evolution, diversity and principles of classification, and ecological relationships. As well as covering all topics of biology, the course will include medical applications and laboratory experimentation that will relate the concepts of life to real-life and the healthcare field.
Chemistry
2 semester course/10 credits
Prerequisites: completion of Biology with a C or better, completion of or concurrently enrolled in Math 3 (or Algebra 2)
Chemistry is taught as a concept oriented course with emphasis on understanding the general laws governing the properties of the elements, their compounds and their reactions. Importance will be placed on understanding how chemical principles and concepts are developed and how these principles can be used to explain phenomena in everyday life. Ample mathematical application made in all topics. Using medical and forensic case studies and laboratory activities, students are introduced to principles of atomic theory, periodic trends, bonding, molecular formulas, equations, stoichiometry, solution and acid-base chemistry, equilibrium and thermochemistry.
Medical Anatomy & Physiology
2 semester course/10 credits
Prerequisite: completion of Biology with a C or better, Chemistry highly recommended.
Medical Anatomy & Physiology is a yearlong course that provides students an opportunity to explore the intricate and sophisticated relationship between structure and function in the human body through the lense of medical labs and case studies. The course offers students an environment in which they may dive deeply into topics such as homeostasis, anatomical and physiological disorders, medical diagnosis and treatment, modern and past imaging techniques, biochemistry, histology, and survey of the remarkable array of body systems that comprise the human body. Medical laboratory activities reinforce concepts and principles presented in the course, as well as relate all of the topics to health care careers and applications.
Global Health
1 semester course/ 5 credits
Prerequisites: none
Global Health is a highly interactive and exciting class that introduces students to public health on a global scale. Students will work independently and in small groups as they learn what disease is and investigate how it impacts world populations. By studying different societies, students will learn about the relationship between health and socio-economic development, how environmental, nutritional, and behavioral risk factors jeopardize health, and how communities, the government, and cooperative global efforts can intervene to improve health. They will decipher and interpret data compiled from global health agencies in tables, charts, graphs, and maps.
Healthcare Career Explorations
1 semester/5 credits
Prerequisites: none
This course explores the many health care occupations that prevent, treat and manage illness. It will be centered on guest speakers and hands-on explorations aimed at developing a holistic approach to healthcare while exploring the realities of various health professions.
Medical Terminology
1 or 2 semesters/10 credits
Prerequisite: completion of 9th grade English with a grade of C or better
This course will provide the framework needed to learn and recognize word roots, prefixes, and suffixes used in medical language today. Students will learn how to combine words to create meaningful medical conditions as well as comprehend their definition and know the correct abbreviations, spelling, and pronunciation. Terms will cover all major body systems, including musculoskeletal, respiratory, circulatory, digestive, reproductive, and urinary.
This class may be taken in one semester from Butte College (ALH 104) for college credit or as an independent study class for a full year. Both options earn 10 CORE credits.
Professionalism in the Workplace
2 semester course/10 credits
Prerequisites: none
This course introduces students to identifying essential external and internal communication skills, managing conflict, developing a positive attitude, and creating the professional image for the workplace. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to examine the components of external and internal communication skills, demonstrate the effective verbal and nonverbal skills required for managing conflict, evaluate the techniques for developing a positive attitude, and assess the interpersonal and self-management skills necessary for creating a professional image for the workplace. The course is intended to be articulated with the Butte College course BCIS 33.
Portfolio/Exit Interview
1 semester course/1 credit
Prerequisites: completion or currently completing all medical pathway requirements
This course will be a culmination of the work students have completed for the pathway throughout their high school career. Students will meet with an advisor at least three times during their final semester of high school, with the final of the three meetings being a portfolio presentation and exit interview. During this presentation students will show the advisory panel that they have met all requirements and deserve to be certified as a pathway completer. The portfolio will consist of work samples from each pathway course/seminar, documentation of medical field experiences, CPR/First Aid certification, resume, cover letter, two letters of recommendation, and a current high school transcript.
Healthcare Seminar
One semester/2.5 credits
Prerequisite: none
This course will provide an exciting hands-on interactive exploration in the area of health through project- based, individual, and group work. Students will explore ethics, medical practice, and much more with each semester focusing on a different healthcare topic. Possible topics include immunization, organ donation, clinical trials in drug development, cardiac health and CPR, and the history of surgery. Students will attend a one-hour introductory class, two 5-hour Friday seminar workshops, and two advisor check-ins throughout the semester as they complete group or individual projects at home.