Point Loma High – Honors PLTW Medical Interventions 1, 2 (HP)

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Medical Interventions Honors is the third course in a four-year sequence of courses that makes up the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences Program. Students in this course are introduced to a wide range of medical interventions related to immunology, genetics, pharmacology, surgery, medical devices and diagnostics. Interventions range from simple diagnostic tests to the treatment of complex diseases and disorders; all are aimed at extending and improving quality of life. Lifestyle choices and preventive measures are emphasized throughout the course as well as the important role that scientific thinking and engineering design play in the development of interventions of the future. Students practice problem-solving with structured activities and progress to open-ended projects and problems that require them to develop planning, documentation, communication, and other professional skills. To receive honors credit, students must complete an end-of-course project.