“Leading students into the 21 st Century”
Dec 24, 2015
Animal breeder, Veterinarian, Feed Sales, Welder, Rancher, Farmer, Zookeeper
Teachers, Training and development specialist, Child-life specialist, Counselor,Education management positions
Doctors, Nursing careers, Physical Therapist, CAN certifications, Coding SpecialistMedical Technologist, Radiology
Chef, Cook, Food and Beverage Manager, Restaurant Manager
Health Science Core Sequence
1st Course
Build the foundation knowledge and skills used in Medical and Health-care careers. Leadership, communication, legal responsibilities, employability requirements are some of the topics.
Year long course – 1 credit
Articulated Technical Credit
Health Science
Further development of basic knowledge and development of new skills to includes taking vitals signs, CPR and infection control practices, medical terminology development.
Year long course – 1 credit
Articulated Technical Credit
2nd Course Grades: 10-122014: Principles of Health Science is required
Grades: 9-12
Principles of Health Science
Advance Health Science SequencePracticum in Health Science I or II
Courses Grade 122 credits
Practicum in Health Science I Courses Grade 11
2 credits
Certified Nursing AssistantLong Term Facility
Pharmacy Technician
Certification
New! 2014 Medical Billing
and Coding
Requirements for all courses above: Principles of Health Science and Health ScienceApplication and a selection process is required for these courses!
Clinical RotationsHospital Activities
Clinical RotationsHospital Activities
Certified Nursing AssistantLong Term Facility
Limited Enrollment in the Practicum in Health Science
Courses
Supportive Courses - 11 & 12 grade Anatomy and Physiology
Study of the structure and Function of body systems.
1 year course - 1 credit
The study of the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of diseases, conditions and syndromes that affect human bodySemester course .5 credit
Asthma
Medical Microbiology
The study of microorganisms to include identifying the type of microorganism; how it transfers between living organisms, and potential treatment & identification. Semester course .5 credit paired with Pathophysiology
Pathophysiology
Medical Terminology
The study of the language used in medicine and health
care careers.Semester course .5 credit
Forensic Science
Articulated Technical Credit
STC Dual Enrollment
Forensic sciences play a vital role in the criminal justice system by providing investigators with scientifically based information through the analysis of physical evidence.
2013-2014“The Future Starts Now!”
HOSA is the student leadership organization for Health Science
Students.
Provides leadership opportunities through Fall and Spring Conferences and local
chapter activities.
Weslaco High School has 3 HOSA chapters.
National Service Project
Spring Leadership ConferenceFall Leadership Conference
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)• Develops leadership skills• Opportunity to be involved
in community service projects
• Participate in competitive events at the Regional, State and National levels
“ Producing Leaders”
Weslaco ISD Career and Technical EducationCreating Skills for Life
Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts and Practicum in Culinary Arts
is recommended for students inGrades 11 and 12
Culinary Arts Prerequisite Courses:
Lifetime Nutrition & WellnessHospitality Services
Practicum in Culinary Arts Prerequisite Course:
Culinary Arts
Course Requirements
Articulated Technical Credit Sanitation and Safety
Dual Enrollment Credit Basic Food Preparation I
Dual Enrollment CreditDinning Room Services
CertificationsFood Handlers Certificate
ServSafe Food Managers Certificate
College Credit
Texas Commissioner of Education Banquet
Little Chef’s Cooking Camp
Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon
Industry Experience
Agricultural EducationPrepares students for successful careers and a
lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems.
Principles to Ag Food and NaturalPrinciples and Elements
of Floral Design Small Animal Management
Livestock ProductionVeterinary Application
Equine ScienceAdvanced Animal Science
Ag Mechanical Ag Career Prep I & II
Future Farmers of AmericaFFA is the student organization that focuses on the
career and technical aspects of the
Animal Science Program
Students participate in leadership conferences,
livestock shows and special
demonstration shows
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Thank You for attending theHealth Science and Education
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session.• Any Health Ed SLC member can sign your card. Please
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