Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School – Intro to Health Occupations
Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester
Do you like shows such as Gray’s Anatomy, Scrubs or the Good Doc and live vicariously through on-screen doctors, nurses and hospital techs… NOW is the perfect time to consider a career in medicine! This course provides an overview of the health care professions that include employment trends, continued education requirements, ethics, current health issues, and job/career exploration. Students will become knowledgeable in the prevention, interaction and care of patients. Students will also have the opportunity to practice skills related to the medical/health care field. Upon completion of this course, the students will earn 2 credits of college credit through Portland Community College and have an opportunity to obtain their certifications in Blood Borne Pathogen and First Aid/CPR & AED (both of which are industry standard certificates and meet requirements for post-secondary employment).
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
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