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Health
Science
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Instructor: Kim Blossman, RN
Location: CDC Room 511
Who is eligible:
In order for students to be able to experience success in the Health Science Pathway program, the following student prerequisites are in place:
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C or higher in English (the previous year)
- C or higher in Math (last course taken)
- OR Instructor Approval
Benefits:
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A four course plan of study involving lab and clinical experiences
- Replaces the required Health credit for graduation
- Will count as an academic science credit
- Scholarship opportunity to local community college
- Local and State articulation with
the following postsecondary programs:
- Health Information Tech
- Medical Assistant Tech
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Field trips to colleges
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1 on 1 experiences with health care workers through clinical experiences
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Guest speakers
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Job opportunities
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CDC completer
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Member of HOSA
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Learn job seeking and keeping skills
Objectives:
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First Year |
Second Year |
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Orientation to Health Sciences
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Theory and Applications of Health Science, Part B (1 Carnegie Unit)
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Theory and Applications of Health Science, Part A (1Carnegie Unit)
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Workplace and Employment Skills in Health Sciences (1 Carnegie Unit)
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Projects and Opportunities:
The second year students participate in a "Fall Tour Day" at PRCC in Hattiesburg. PRCC's Allied Health Center opens their doors to allow health science students in our tri-county area to observe the different career and technical programs offered. The programs include: Dental Hygiene, Physical Therapy Assisting, Occupational Therapy Assisting, Radiology Technology, Respiratory Therapy, Dental Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Surgical Technology.
The students tour the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's Mortuary Science Department every year. The students view instruments used in the embalming process. The students learn the procedures used for embalming. Caskets are available for the students to observe.
Guest speakers are always welcome in the classroom. Mississippi's organ donation/ recovery center (MORA) provides a guest speaker to come and speak to the class about organ donation. Forrest General Hospital's Hospice has their nurses and social workers speak to the class about death and dying. The Poplarville Fire Department discuss safety procedures and CPR techniques with the students.
Blood drives are hosted by the health science class twice every year. The students are able to observe phlebotomist in their field of work.
Student Organization :
A professional student organization with local, state, and national affiliations.
Dues: $13.00 a year