• hsci

    • About Health Sciences

      "Everyone needs health care. From newborns to seniors, our society requires professionals who are experts at diagnosing and treating diseases, using medical technologies, and providing preventative care. There are hundreds of specialties available in Health Science, including technicians, skilled support personnel, dentists, and scientists. As the baby boomer generation ages, demand for health sciences grows, meaning job security in the cluster is strong. If you have a calling to care for others and want to pursue a profession on the cutting edge of technology, then Health Science may be the right career choice for you."

      -excerpt from the 2020-21 FBISD High School Course Selection Guide

      Campus-Level Courses

      Principles of Health Science
      Offered In: 9–11 • Prerequisites: None
      Description: This introductory course exposes students to the health care industry. Students will gain an overview of the health care industry including therapeutic and diagnostic services, health informatics, basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and ethical and legal concerns of the industry. During this course of study, students will explore various professions within the medical field. This CTE course counts as a Health credit for the class of 2022 and beyond.

    Medical Terminology
    Offered In: 10–11 • Prerequisites: Principles of Health Science
    Description: In this course, students learn the terminology and abbreviations that are specific to the health care field. They will explore terms related to medical procedures, human anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology. A word-building system is used to define and identify root words, prefixes, and suffixes. 

    Anatomy and Physiology (Advanced CTE Course)
    Offered In: 10–12 • Prerequisites: Biology and a second science; if this course is part of a coherent sequence for graduation, additional prerequisites include Principles of Health Science and Medical Terminology
    Description: Anatomy and Physiology extends a student’s knowledge and understanding of the human body in respect to its structure and function. This lab-oriented class teaches proper dissection techniques, as well as various physiological phenomena, and is recommended for students interested in medically-related careers. This CTE course counts as a Science credit.

Instructors

  • Nikisha Martin
    Anatomy & Physiology
    Medical Terminology 
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    Shemeka Walker
    Medical Terminology
    Principles of Health Science
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