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Course Description: Health Sciences
is designed as a one or two-year program (3 credits per year) for
high school students. The course prepares the student for entry
level employment and/or post-secondary education in the health care
field. First-year curriculum concentrates on a core curriculum applicable
to all health care fields along with career exploration. An individually
designed curriculum is the focus of the second- year student in
Health Sciences which provides the student with further study in
a specific field of their choice. Instructional methods include
classroom lecture and discussion, laboratory, and clinical rotation
sites.
Prerequisites: 11th or 12th grade, interest in health career, math
skills in computation, measurement, ratio & proportions, reading
comprehension & writing communication skills, GPA of 2.0 or
above, and organizational skills.
Personal Skills
Personal skills include sincere interest in people,
ability to make judgments and decisions, work under stress,
oral and written communications, meeting strict standards,
dealing with people, and many changing duties.
Physical Skills
Physical skills may include lifting, carrying, pushing or
pulling, standing for long periods, reaching, using hands,
talking, hearing, seeing clearly up close, and walking.
Salary Range
The average salary for entry-level nursing aides in Missouri
is $16,610 ($7.99/hr) to an average of $22,930 ($11.02/hr)
for experienced workers. The average hourly wage in Missouri
$10.01.
Suggested Related H.S. Coursework
and Activities
Algebra, Biology, Chemistry, Sociology, Psychology,
Keyboarding, Language Arts, Speech, SkillsUSA
Continuing Education
Health care education can vary in length from a few
weeks to several years depending upon the chosen career. |
Related Occupations
Courses to be eligible to complete State Certification
Exams, 1 year, 2 year, 3 year, Baccalaureate, Masters, Doctorate
- each determined by the chosen career.
Missouri Job Outlook
Health careers are the nation's largest industry.
Employment in the health care industry is expected to grow
much faster than the average growth. The occupational outlook
for those choosing a career in many health careers is very
promising. Employment in Missouri for nursing aides is projected
to increase from 38,390 in 2006 to 41,440 in 2016, an 8%
increase.
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| Clinical Experiences |
| Hospitals |
Long-term Care Facility |
| School Health |
Medical Offices |
| Pharmacy |
Veterinarian Offices |
| Laboratory |
Dietary |
| Radiology |
Physical Therapy |
| Individually designed experiences |
Respiratory Therapy |
| Housekeeping |
Dietary |
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Placement
The percent of our students who, 6 months after graduation,
were continuing their education, employed in the workforce or in
the military.
| 2003 - 93% |
2004 - 100% |
2005 - 94% |
| 2006 - 88% |
2007 - 100% |
2008 - 87% |
| Health Sciences Curriculum |
| Units of Study |
Clock Hours |
| 1st year |
| Anatomy and Physiology of the Human body |
100 |
| Basic Health Care Skills / CPR |
60 |
| Communication / Charting Skills |
30 |
| Ethical & Legal Responsibilities of Health
Care Workers |
10 |
| Human Growth and Development |
20 |
| Medical Terminology |
50 |
| Microbiology and Infection Control |
30 |
| Safety / Fire / Natural Disaster |
20 |
| Clinical Experience |
100 |
| Career Exploration |
30 |
| Pre-Employment |
20 |
| Total Clock Hours |
450 |
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| 2nd year |
| Individually designed curriculum to meet student's
career goals. |
| Total Clock Hours |
450 |
STATEMENT OF NON-DISCRIMINATION
Applicants for admission and employment, employees and sources
of referral of applicants for admission and employment are hereby
notified the Pike-Lincoln Technical Center and Pike R-III School
District have assured they do not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap in admission or
access to, or treatment or employment in their programs and activities.
Any person having inquiries concerning Pike-Lincoln Technical
Center and Pike R-III School District compliance with regulations
implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX
of the Education Amendments of 1972, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973, is directed to contact the Title IX and Section 504
Coordinator, Superintendent of Schools, Pike R-III School District,
(573-485-2488).
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