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Health Science

Think Health Science - Think CTE

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Bradley Central High School CTE Programs
Take a closer look at the great CTE Programs offered at BCHS
Walker Valley High School CTE Programs
Take a closer look at the great CTE Programs offered at WVHS

 

Health Science

CAREERS

Registered Nurse
Emergency Nurse
EMT
Paramedic
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Dental Hygenist
Medical Doctor
Medical Laboratory Technician
Surgical Technologist
Physical Therapist
Radiologic Technologist
Dietitians
Nutritionists
Certified Nursing Assistant
License Practical Nurse
Pathologists
Anesthesiologist
Sports Medicine/ Athletic Training
Phlebotomist

Therapeutic Services,

Therapeutic Emergency Services

   
 
Health Science Education is an educational program designed to prepare students in grades 9-12 for careers in health care.  The program provides students:
  • an academic foundation that includes reading and writing (charts, reports, manuals...); the performance of mathematical operations, such as computations involving weights and measures; and the application of science knowledge, such as biology, chemistry and physics.
  • hands-on experiences in a health care facility.  These include job shadowing, clinical internships, cooperative education and other work-based experiences.
  • an opportunity to become a certified nurses aide.
  • health care mentors who assist with learning opportunities in a health care facility.
  • community involvement with health care partnerships.
  • opportunities for Tech Prep programs to earn college credit while in high school.
  • preparation for employment in new and innovative health care careers
Source: TN CTE Website
   
  PATHWAY CONCENTRATION COURSES
   
 

BRADLEY CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL

  • Health Science Education
  • Medical Therapeutics
  • Rehabilitative Therapy/ Sports Medicine
  • Anatomy/Physiology (Honors)
  • Nursing Education
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Clinical Internship
WALKER VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
  • Health Science Education
  • Sports Therapy
  • Medical Therapeutics
  • Nursing Education
  • Emergency Medical Services
  • Clinical Internship
  • Anatomy and Physiology Honors (Science Department)
   
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  ASSOCIATED SKILLS

Successful Health Science students:

  • show leadership and citizenship.
  • have good people skills.
  • work well in a team.
  • apply hand-on technical skills.
  • demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • display a willingness to learn.
  • adapt to changing information/technology.
  • apply Science, Math and Language Arts within the health care setting.
   
  POST-SECONDARY

DEGREES, DIPLOMAS, AND CERTIFICATES/LICENSURE

 

Certificate and Technical Programs 

Technical School and Colleges                                                                  

  • Cleveland State CC
  • Chattanooga State Community College
  • Roane State Community College
  • TTC-Athens
  • TTC-Chattanooga

Associate's Degree 

Colleges                                                                  

  • Cleveland State CC
  • Chattanooga State Community College
  • Roane State Community College

Bachelor's Degree

Colleges and Universities

  • UT- Chattanooga
  • ETSU
  • MTSU
  • UT-Knoxville

Advance Degree

Colleges and Universities

  • UT- Chattanooga
  • ETSU
  • MTSU
  • UT-Knoxville

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  INDUSTRIAL CERTIFICATIONS

American Heart Association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) 

Emergency First Responder (EMR)   

 
 
   
  CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

HOSA:

HOSA is a student organization whose mission is to promote career opportunities in health care and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.

 
   
 

WHERE IS IT OFFERED?

 

Bradley Central High School

Walker Valley High School