The students learn complex, skills after completing the foundation activities of the first course. The students develop additional healthcare skills related to illness within each body system. The students will partcipate in clinical rotations. This course continues skill development which prepares students for employment in a specific healthcare job and for entry into a Postsecondary program. I with 3 or more credits may receive an Embedded Science Credit by following the curriculum developed by the State Department of Education.
Independent study is the primary classroom learning strategy with clinical assignment.
10th grade Explorations in Healthcare is offered to students in the 10th grade for one term to receive one credit. The students are introduced to the healthcare industry. Personal health habits, interpersonal skills and job responsibilities of various healthcare workers are included in the course content. The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality healthcare by providing opportunities for knowledge, skills and development of all students in the program, therefore helping the student meet the needs of the health care community. The purpose of the HOSA organization is to develop leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition.