Course Track

Introductory Course:

Exploring Health Science Careers
*not offered during the day at Canyon

Concentrating Course:

Body Systems and Disorders A/B

Capstone Course:

Allied Health and Medical Wellness A/B
or 
Sports Medicine A/B

Knowledge

Students will learn the eleven different body systems, common disorders that affect our bodies, medical terminology and current day events as they relate to the medical industry​.  In addition, students will explore all domains of health including psychosocial, physical, and environmental elements and their impact on a person’s wellness. 

Skills

Students will learn transferable skills (CPR and First Aid certification)​ related to entry-level health occupations , explore career options, and become knowledgeable with post-secondary educational options.  Integrated throughout the course are career preparation standards, desirable employee attributes and job seeking skills, as well as personal and interpersonal skills, problem solving, and communication skills.  Lastly, students will also be able to define rudimentary medical terms and be able to “break down” other terms in order to have a better understanding of their meaning.​ 

Experience

By the end of the pathway, students will have gained real-life hands-on practical experience working alongside industry professionals and will have learned some of the skills they may need in order to enter the medical field in the future. ​