HEALTH OCCUPATIONS EDUCATION
(HOSA)

Health Occupations Education programs are designed to provide classroom instruction and supervised training for high school students preparing for employment in occupational classifications relating to care of patients, prevention of illness, and maintenance of health. These programs are conducted cooperatively between the public school, hospitals, health agencies, and health professionals.

Health Science Technology 1
This course includes skills related to the health care industry. Contents include the various body systems and disease processes related to each system. Patient relationships, working environments, and ethical and legal responsibilities are also emphasized. Entry level skills will also be developed for taking vital signs, using medical terminology and other entry level skills needed to participate in health occupations. Fee of $15.00 required for HOSA membership.

Prerequisite: Biology 1 (concurrently taking is acceptable)
Credit: 1 unit

Health Science Technology 2 (Clinical Rotation)
This course includes development and application of skills in a classroom or clinical setting, relating to a group of health occupations. The student will observe and/or give assistance to professional health care personnel in a clinical environment. Limited to 15 students who are chosen by the instructor. Fee of $25.00 for uniform, $15.00 for HOSA membership, and $5.00 for TB test.

Prerequisite: Biology 1 and selection
Grade: 11th - 12th
Credit: 2 units

Health Science Technology (Pharmacy Technician)
Occupationally specific course designed to provide knowledge and skill for licensure as a Pharmacy Technician. Students will have enough knowledge to acquire a job in a pharmacy and, if they choose, take the exam after graduating from high school to become a Licensed Pharmacy Technician. Students must be able to manage Algebra 1 math skills. There is a fee involved with this class.

Prerequisite: HST 1, HST 2, Medical Terminology or Gerontology
Grade: 12th
Credit: 1 unit

Gerontology
This course is designed to provide information of the aging process, the physical, psycho-social, and nutritional needs of the elderly. The student will develop skills to provide quality assessment and care for the geriatric client. To assure students eligibility for the Texas Department of Health Nurse Aide Certification, both school-based and long term care facility training must be provided.

Prerequisite: HST 1 or permission by the instructor
Grade: 10th-12th
Credit:1/2

Medical Terminology
A course designed to develop a working knowledge of the language of medicine. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots, and abbreviations. Knowledge of medical terminology enhances the students' ability to successfully secure employment or pursue advanced education in health care.

Grade:10th-12th
Credit: 1/2 unit