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Academy of Health Careers
Lafayette High School
* Core Curriculum must include the following:
English I
910554 Regular
910555 Honors
910557 Gifted
English II
910564 Regular
910565 Honors
910567 Gifted
English III
910574 Regular
910575 Honors
910577 Gifted
English IV
910584 Regular
910585 Honors
910587 Gifted
Algebra I
910604 Regular
910605 Honors
910607 Gifted
Algebra II
910614 Regular
901615 Honors
910617 Gifted
Geometry
910634 Regular
910635 Honors
910637 Gifted
Advanced Math
910654 Regular
910655 Honors
910657 Gifted
Physical Science
910674 Regular
910675 Honors
910677 Gifted
Biology
910694 Regular
910695 Honors
910697 Gifted
Chemistry
910704 Regular
910705 Honors
910707 Gifted
Biology
910715 Honors
910716 AP
910717 Gifted
Introduction to Health Occupations Grade: 9
910104 Credit: 1
910105 Honors Credit: 1
This course is designed to determine the health care career most suited to the student’s goal by learning the specifics of each role and factors that affect professionl performance. This is an introductory course designed to provide the student with an exploratory experience that offers information on a variety of health care medical career fields. Education and responsibilities of various health careers will be explored , along with basic concepts common to all health careers. These concepts include: medical terminology, safety and accident prevention, professionalism, legal aspects, computers in health care, and an introduction to anatomy and physiology. Appropriate work-based learning strategies for this course include service learning, job shadowing, and field trips to various health facilities. Opportunities for application of clinical and leadership skills ar provided by participation in a vocational student organization suited to the student’s goal of learning the specifics of each role and the factors that affect professional performance. Prerequisite: None.
10th grade students either take Health Science I or Allied Health Services I
Health Science I Grade: 10
910205 Credit: 1
This course is an introductory course for the students who wish to pursue a career in one of the medical/health related occupations. Emphasis is placed on microbiology, medical terminology, anatomy/physiology, infection control, safety, and accident prevention, as well as personal health information. Topics of study reinforce science, mathematics, communications, social studies, and health education. Appropriate work-based learning strategies for this course include service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. Opportunities for application of clinical and leadership skills are provided by participation in an appropriate career and technical student organization for activities, conferences and skills competitions. For two credits to be granted, class time must meet the requirements in Bulletin 741, and additional work must be assigned and evaluated. It is recommended that the student has completed Biology I. Prerequisites: Introduction to Health with a “C” or better.
Allied Health Services I Grade: 10
910154 Credit: 1
This course is the first of two designed to prepare the student with general entry-level skills and knowledge common to many allied health care areas. The course provides clinical skills common to all health professions, such as vital signs, height and weight, lifting, positioning, and ambulating of patients as well as employability skills. Additional instruction in this course includes an overview of health care professions, body mechanics, standard precautions, legal responsibilities, and medical terminology. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course may include job shadowing and/or field trips. Oral and written skills are reinforced in this course through simulated in-school laboratory activities designed to provide opportunities for the student to develop clinical skills and appropriate professional behaviors. Certification in CPR and First Aid may be available to students who successfully pass the required written and skills test. Opportunities for application of clinical and leadership skills are provided by participation in an appropriate career and technical student organization. Students successfully passing the course with a “C” or better will have an opportunity to continue to Allied Health Services II. For two credits to be granted, class time must meet the requirements in Bulletin 741, and additional work must be assigned and evaluated. It is recommended that the student has completed Introduction to Health Careers and/or Medical Terminology. Prerequisites: None.
Allied Health Services II Grade: 11-12
910164 Credit: 1
This is the second of two courses designed to provide specific entry-level skills and knowledge as assigned by the instructor, which prepares the student to work in a specific health care area at the beginning level. Additional emphasis is placed on interpersonal skill development, work ethics, and application of health care skills. Prerequisites: Completion of Allied Health Services I with a C or better.
Medical Terminology I Grade: 11-12
910304 Credit: 1
This course provides the student with the ability to identify medical terms by analyzing their components. Emphasis is placed on defining medical prefixes, root words, suffixes, and abbreviations. The primary focus is on skill development, both oral and written, of the language utilized for communication in the health care professions. Prerequisites: None.
Emergency Medical Technician-Basic Grade: 11-12
910474 Credit: 2
This course is designed to provide the student with advanced instruction to improve the quality of emergency medical care rendered to victims of accidents and illnesses. Topics include anatomy and physiology, disease processes, assessment and patient stabilization, and proper use of equipment. A total of 16 hours of vehicular experience will be required. This course is designed to meet all 2003 state and national requirements to prepare for testing in the EMT-Basic via the National Registry Exam. Prerequisite: First Responder.
AHEC of a Summer Career Exploration
Grade: summer between 10-11 grade 930404 Credit: .5
This program is an exploratory experience, which provides an opportunity for students to work in a health care environment. Emphasis is placed on career opportunities in health care, while focusing on requirements and skills necessary for pursuing a career in a medical profession. Educational workshops and group discussions serve as the didactic component of the program. Topics include, but are not limited to: personal qualities of health workers, interpersonal communication skills, current health issues, medical terminology, and hospital orientation, financial aid for post-secondary education, health professional shortage areas, and CPR certification. Work-based learning includes job shadowing and service learning. Any school or system desiring to implement this program must have the involvement and express permission of AHEC (Area Health Education Center), a federal initiative. Prerequisites: None.
11th grade students either take Health Science II or Allied Health Services II
Health Science II Grade: 11-12
910215 Honors Credit: 1
This course integrates chemistry, microbiology, chemical reactions, disease processes, growth and development, and genetics with anatomy and physiology of the body systems. Science, mathematics, communications, health and social studies are reinforced in this course. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include clinical internships in local community agencies. Opportunities for application of clinical and leadership skills are provided by participation in an appropriate career and technical student organization for activities, conferences and skills competitions. It is recommended that Introduction to Health Career and/or Medical Terminology be taken before this course. For two credits to be granted, class time must meet the requirements in Bulletin 741, and additional work must be assigned and evaluated. Prerequisite: Health Science I with a “C” or better.
Allied Health Services II Grade: 11-12
910164 Credit: 1
This is the second of two courses designed to provide specific entry-level skills and knowledge as assigned by the instructor, which prepares the student to work in a specific health care area at the beginning level. Additional emphasis is placed on interpersonal skill development, work ethics, and application of healthcare skills. Oral and written communication skills as well as basic clinical skills are reinforced in this course through simulated in-school laboratory activities designed to provide opportunities for the student to continue developing clinical skills and appropriate professional behaviors. Work-based strategies include internships, which allow students hands-on experiences to observe and participate in the daily activities of health care professionals of interest to the individual student and to perform certain job tasks in the clinical setting. Each student will be under the supervision of a designated mentor at the facility in the absence of the instructor. Opportunities for application of clinical and leadership skills are provided by participation in an appropriate career and technical student organization. For two credits to be granted, class time must meet the requirements in Bulletin 741, and additional work must be assigned and evaluated. Prerequisite: Allied Health Services I with a “C” or better.
Survey of Health Occupations Grade 11-12
910354 Credit: .5
This course is designed to offer students hands-on, interactive, computer based applications of science and health. Students will gain knowledge of entry-level health care content, techniques, and processes upon completion of the course. Areas of emphasis include: skin, special senses, bones, muscles, nerves, cardiovascular, internal organs, health and wellness, the environment, professional communities, and personal growth and development. Prerequisites: “C” or better in Biology I.
Pharmacy Technician Grade 12
910455 Honors Credit: 1
In the fall semester, a computerized training program is used to investigate the areas of the pharmacy tech career in order to prepare for the PTCB certification exam given by the state of Louisiana during the summer following graduation. Pharmacy calculations are learned using mathematical practice and laboratory instruction. In the spring semester, students partner with area pharmacists to obtain observation hours needed for class. Student requirements: graduating senior, reliable transportation for spring observations, must be 18 by June 1st of the senior year, overall 2.5 GPA, 3.0 GPA in math (including Alg. II) and science (including chemistry) courses, ACT of 20 (if no ACT – GPA of 3.2), must be willing to pay for and take PTCB exam by July after graduating (Funds can be off-set with fundraisers during the year.)
Health Occupations Internship I Grade 12
910504 Credit: 2
This course is designed to provide career and technical education students an opportunity to apply learned skills in the workplace. Paid or non-paid internships are provided in the student’s related field of study. The student has the opportunity to explore a single potential career or a combination of careers they may be considering. Emphasis will be placed on developing interpersonal skills, work ethics, relevant skills of the workplace, and an understanding of the selected career field of study. Oral and written communication skills are reinforced in this course as the student completes their workplace experience. Opportunities for application of clinical and leadership skills are provided by participation in an appropriate career and technical student organization through activities, conferences, and skills competitions. For two credits to be granted, class time must meet the requirements in Bulletin 741, and additional work must be assigned and evaluated. Prerequisite: Completed at least two courses in the Health Occupations program of study area.
Optional electives for 11th or 12th grade years:
Sports Medicine I Grade: 11-12
910604 Credit: .5
This course is designed to provide an overview of the field of sports medicine as well as expose students to fundamental skills involved in a sports medicine healthcare setting. Students will learn about the study of medicine and how the field of sports medicine is unique in its focus and delivery of healthcare.
Sports Medicine II Grade:
910624 Credit: .5
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the pathology of sports injuries and the basic management skills. Students will learn about the body’s response to an injury and how to apply basic emergency action principles and skills. An emphasis is placed on an athlete’s psychological and sociological response to an injury and basic coping strategies utilized by healthcare professions to assist them to recovery.
Forensic Science Grade: 11-12
920785 Credit: 1
See description in Science section, page 26.
First Responder Grade: 11-12
948994 Credit: .5
See description in Family and Consumer Sciences section, page 40.
Molecular Genetics I Grade: 11-12
920705 Credit: 1
See description in Science section, page 27.
Molecular Genetics II Grade: 11-12
920715 Credit: 1
See description in Science section, page 27.
Chemistry III Grade: 11-12
920987 Credit: 1
See description in Science section, page 25.
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