Health Occupations
Barb Fuller, Instructor
Tech prep agreement with University of Alaska Anchorage
1 semester. May be taken 2 times with a grade of “C” or better to advance. Prerequisite: Biology with a “C” or better recommended.
Grade level 11-12.
Health Occupations is designed to familiarize students with the wide varied careers in the medical, dental, veterinary and mental health professions. Students will learn skills necessary for employment in entry level health care professions. Coursework includes instruction in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical ethics and liability, OSHA bloodborne pathogens standards, HIPAA regulations, CPR and first aid certification, medical office procedures and medical laboratory skills. Second semester students will expand their understanding of human anatomy and medical terminology. Students will then learn medical assisting skills specific to patient examination, diagnostic procedures, specimen collection, laboratory procedures, infection control, medical asepsis and the extensive clerical duties of the medical office