ACADEMIES OF HAMPTON

Diagnostic Services

From blood samples to x-rays, and other imaging technology, diagnostic service workers aid physicians in detecting, diagnosing, and treating acute and chronic diseases, injuries, or other physical conditions. Diagnostic services workers work with medical providers in hospitals and outpatient facilities. Diagnostic services pathway curriculum and enrichment learning programs focus on using proper equipment and procedures to run tests and evaluations and reporting results to other medical professionals. Students who complete this pathway will have the knowledge needed for the Healthcare Provider CPR Exam and the Certified Nursing Assistant Exam.

Career opportunities:

radiology technician
phlebotomist
ultrasound technician
radiologist
clinical laboratory technologist
dental laboratory technician
cardiovascular technologist
EKG technician
MRI technologist
physician assistant
diagnostic molecular scientist
pathologist

PATHWAY SEQUENCES

10th Intro to Health & Medical Sciences

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES (8302)

Explore a variety of healthcare careers and develops basic skills required in all health and medical sciences
Learn basic healthcare terminology, anatomy and physiology for each body system, pathologies, diagnostic and clinical procedures, therapeutic interventions, and fundamentals of traumatic and medical emergency care

11th Medical Terminology

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (8383)

Learn common medical terms essential for safe patient care.
Explore relevant topics, beginning with each body system’s anatomy and physiology and progressing through pathology, laboratory test and clinical procedures, therapeutic interventions, and pharmacology.

12th Principles of Biomedical Sciences

PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (8379)

Learn the concepts of forensic inquiry, DNA and inheritance, the function of human body systems, exploring the body through diseases, such as those leading to diabetes and heart, sickle cell, and infectious diseases
Explore medical interventions, postmortem examination, bioprocessing, bioinformatics, and concepts of microbiology and genetic engineering

SUGGESTED ELECTIVES

Medical Specialty*

TARGET CERTIFICATION

CPR with AED
First Aid
Blood Borne Pathogens
Biotechnology NOCTI
National Clinical Medical Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistant
Small Animal Science and Technology NOCTI
Dental NOCTI

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Therapeutic Services

Once a diagnosis has been made, healthcare professionals offer a variety of therapeutic services to provide care, treatment, counseling, and health education information that give patients the tools needed to live a healthier and problem-free lifestyle. Additionally, therapeutic services workers assist in recovery and limit the reoccurrence of injuries, especially through aging and sports. Therapeutic services pathway curriculum and enrichment learning programs cover topics such as exercise physiology, biomechanics, exercise program design, and injury prevention. Students interested in a career in sports medicine will complete an internship and sit for the National Academy of Sports Medicine-Certified Personal Trainer exam.

Career opportunities:

certified nurse assistant (CNA)
home health aide
physical therapist
nutritionist
pharmacy technician
anesthesiologist assistant
art therapist
athletic trainer
respiratory therapist
audiologist
surgical technologist
dental hygienist
dietician
nutritionist
chiropractor

PATHWAY SEQUENCES

10th Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES (8302)

Explore a variety of healthcare careers and develops basic skills required in all health and medical sciences
Learn basic healthcare terminology, anatomy and physiology for each body system, pathologies, diagnostic and clinical procedures, therapeutic interventions, and fundamentals of traumatic and medical emergency care

11th Sports Medicine I

SPORTS MEDICINE I (7760)

This course of studies provides students with the basic concepts and skill set required for an entry-level position as a sports medicine assistant. Course competencies have been constructed so as not to go beyond the professional scope of aide/assistant level
Explore relevant topics, including injury prevention, nutrition, first aid/CPR/AED, exercise physiology, and biomechanics
Study basic human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, legal and ethical issues in sports medicine, and career preparation
Master material that provides a strong foundation to pursue certification in areas such as first aid, CPR, AED, and/or personal trainer

12th Sports Medicine II

SPORTS MEDICINE II (7762)

This course of studies provides students with the basic concepts and skill set required for an entry-level position as a sports medicine assistant. Course competencies have been constructed so as not to go beyond the professional scope of aide/assistant level.
Explore relevant topics, including injury prevention, nutrition, first aid/CPR/AED, exercise physiology, and biomechanics
Study basic human anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, legal and ethical issues in sports medicine, and career preparation

SUGGESTED ELECTIVES

Medical Terminology

TARGET CERTIFICATION

CPR/AED
First Aid
Personal Training

POSSIBLE INDUSTRY ENTRY POINTS

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Biotechnology Research & Development

Healthcare professionals play a critical role in discovering the latest advancements in healthcare, whether it is through science, research, and development, or medical discoveries, or both, that lead to better healthcare treatment and medical devices. Biotechnology research and development pre-med pathway curriculum and enrichment learning programs focus on the art of diagnosing, developing and understanding new treatments, and implementing new medical technologies to improve human health and advance the overall health science field.

Career opportunities:

medical equipment technician
forensic science technician
toxicologist
biomedical engineer
laboratory technologist
biochemist
cytotechnologist
epidemiologist
microbiologist

PATHWAY SEQUENCES

10th Principles of Biomedical Science

PRINCIPLES OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (8379)

Learn concepts of forensic inquiry, DNA and inheritance, the function of human body systems, exploring the body through diseases, such as those leading to diabetes and heart, sickle cell, and infectious diseases
Explore medical interventions, postmortem examination, bioprocessing, bioinformatics, and concepts of microbiology and genetic engineering

11th Human Body Systems

HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS (8380)

Prerequisite: Principles of the Biomedical Sciences (8379)

Explore the human body systems of communication, power, and movement In this specialization course for Project Lead the Way (PLTW), students.
Learn the body’s components, tissues, molecules, and cells, as well as concepts of homeostasis and body system defenses.

12th Medical Intervention

MEDICAL INTERVENTION (8381)

Prerequisite: Human Body Systems (8380)

Explore Explore concepts in: fighting infections, understanding genetics, and preventing, detecting, and treating cancer and organ failure

SUGGESTED ELECTIVES

Medical Terminology
Computer Information Systems
Introduction to Health and Medical Sciences

TARGET CERTIFICATION

Biomedical Equipment Technician

Laboratory Equipment Specialist

POSSIBLE INDUSTRY ENTRY POINTS

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Health Informatics & Support

Health informatics professionals serve in frontline positions in healthcare assisting physicians and are responsible for managing patient information, computer applications related to health care, and financial information. Support services professionals work behind the scenes to ensure other health care professionals can accomplish their duties. Health informatics and support pathway curriculum and enrichment learning programs focus on developing the skills to assist in obtaining and documenting a person’s medical history and care, supporting laboratory procedures and research, and investigating the safety, quality assurance, and ethical concerns associated with the field of medical information. Students completing this pathway will have the knowledge needed for the Medical Assistant Certification Exam.

Career opportunities:

healthcare administrator
nurse manager
medical administrative assistant
health information technician
medical coder
medical transcriptionist
medical librarian
dietary technician
informatics analyst
pharmacy informaticist
hospital maintenance engineer

PATHWAY SEQUENCES

10th Introduction to Health & Medical Sciences

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH AND MEDICAL SCIENCES (8302)

Explore a variety of healthcare careers and develops basic skills required in all health and medical sciences
Learn basic healthcare terminology, anatomy and physiology for each body system, pathologies, diagnostic and clinical procedures, therapeutic interventions, and fundamentals of traumatic and medical emergency care

11th Health Informatics

HEALTH INFORMATICS (8338)

Explore the importance of safeguarding electronic healthcare information
Learn the various technologies and trends that affect the healthcare industry
Explore aspects of health informatics to include the history of health information technology (IT) in the United States, Electronic Health Record (EHR), ethical and privacy issues, and cybersecurity and data breaches

12th Medical Coding & Billing

MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING (8388)

Study healthcare systems
Learn how to manage an office and the electronic medical record as it pertains to the field of medical coding and billing
Learn medical terminology used to describe human anatomy and physiology
Explore the field of health informatics

SUGGESTED ELECTIVES

Medical Terminology
Computer Information Systems/Advanced
Accounting

TARGET CERTIFICATION

Health Informatics-NOCTI
CPR/AED
First Aid
National Clinical Medical Assistant

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PATHWAYS TO GOVERNOR'S HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMY

Diagnostic Services

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Therapeutic Services

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Biotechnology Research & Development

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Health Informatics & Support

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PATHWAYS TO GOVERNOR'S HEALTH SCIENCES ACADEMY

Diagnostic Services

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Therapeutic Services

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Biotechnology Research & Development

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Health Informatics & Support

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COURSE SELECTION GUIDE

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PORTRAIT
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GRADUATE

COURSE
SELECTION
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ASKED
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