Introduction to Health Science

$299.00

IHSC 041 | High School | 0.50 Credits

This course gives students a strong foundation in the world of health care that will apply to any related job they want to pursue, including doctor, nurse, researcher, or therapist. Course content covers the body systems, characteristics of a health care worker, insurance basics, medical law, and ethics. By the end of this course, students will also understand health science and how it helps people stay healthy.

This course uses the Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.

  • Knowledge: Introduction to Health Science

  • Skill: Critical Thinking—Design Thinking

  • Attribute: Integrity

IHSC 041 | High School | 0.50 Credits

This course gives students a strong foundation in the world of health care that will apply to any related job they want to pursue, including doctor, nurse, researcher, or therapist. Course content covers the body systems, characteristics of a health care worker, insurance basics, medical law, and ethics. By the end of this course, students will also understand health science and how it helps people stay healthy.

This course uses the Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes (KSA) model to give students the opportunity to develop both real-world 21st Century Skills and Social and Emotional Learning Soft Skills to develop college and career readiness.

  • Knowledge: Introduction to Health Science

  • Skill: Critical Thinking—Design Thinking

  • Attribute: Integrity

Course Details

  • Module 1: Skeletal System
    Module 2: Muscular System
    Module 3: Integumentary System
    Module 4: Cardiovascular System
    Module 5: Respiratory System
    Module 6: Immune System
    Module 7: Nervous System
    Module 8: Special Senses
    Module 9: Endocrine System
    Module 10: Digestive System
    Module 11: Urinary System
    Module 12: Reproductive System
    Module 13: Math in the Medical Field
    Module 14: Law, Ethics, Culture, and Insurance
    Module 15: Healthcare as a Career

    • There are no textbooks required for this course; all content is included in the lesson pages.