CTE Health Science and Medical Technology Pathway Courses

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Health Science and MedicalTechnology Pathway Courses

Course Title Course Hours Primary PathwayCourse

Sequence Level

Suggested Grade

Level(s)Allied Health Occupations(Articulated: RCC)

Class = 180CC/CVE = 180

Total = 360Patient Care Concentrator/

Capstone 11, 12

Applied Medical English (UCCI) 180 Patient Care Concentrator/Capstone 10, 11, 12

Body Systems & Disorders 180 HCAS, HCOSS, Patient Care Concentrator 10, 11, 12

EKG Monitor Technician 180 Patient Care Concentrator/Capstone 10, 11, 12

Emergency Medical Responder Extended 180 Patient Care/ Emergency

Response Concentrator 10, 11, 12

Emergency Medical Technician 318 Emergency Response & Patient Care Capstone 12

Introduction to Medical Professions 180 HCAS, HCOSS, Patient Care Introductory 9, 10, 11, 12

Medical Assisting AdministrativeClass = 150

CC/CVE = 120Total = 270

Patient Care Capstone 11, 12

Medical Assisting ClinicalClass = 360


Patient Care Capstone 12

Medical Billing & CodingClass = 150


HCAS & HCOSS Capstone 11, 12

Nurse AssistantClass = 160


Patient Care Capstone 11, 12

Pharmacy Assistant ClerkClass = 180


Patient Care Concentrator/Capstone 11, 12

Pharmacy TechnicianClass = 314


Patient Care Capstone 12

RCOE Advanced Medical Assisting (UC a-g “g-Science”) 180 Patient Care Capstone 12

RCOE Allied Health Occupations(UC a-g “g”) 180 Patient Care Concentrator 10, 11, 12

RCOE Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Medicine (UC a-g “d”) 180 Patient Care Concentrator/

Capstone 11, 12

RCOE Anatomy and Physiology of the Health Profession (UC a-g “d”)

180 HCAS & HCOSS Concentrator/Capstone 11, 12

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RCOE Emergency Medical Technician (UC a-g “g”) 180 Patient Care Capstone 12

RCOE Introduction to Medical Professions (UC a-g “g”) 180 Patient Care Introductory 9, 10, 11, 12

RCOE Medical Assisting Administrative (UC a-g “g”) 180 Health Care Administrative

Services Capstone 12

RCOE Pharmacy Technician – Advanced (UC a-g “g”) 180 Patient Care Capstone 12

RCOE Public Safety Personnel/First Aid (UC a-g “g”) 180 Patient Care Concentrator 11, 12

RCOE Sports Medicine Advanced (UC a-g “g”) 180 Patient Care Concentrator/

Capstone 11, 12

RCOE Sports Medicine & Therapeutic Services, Level I(UC a-g “g-Science”)

180 Patient Care Introductory 9, 10, 11

RCOE Sports Medicine & Therapeutic Services, Level II(UC a-g “g-Science”)

180 Patient Care Concentrator 10, 11, 12

Sports Medicine & Therapeutic Services Level I

Class = 180CC/CVE = 180


Capstone 9, 10, 11, 12

Sports Medicine & Therapeutic Services Level II

Class = 180CC/CVE =180


Capstone 10, 11, 12

Sports Medicine Lab 90 Patient Care Concentrator/Capstone 10, 11, 12

Sports Medicine Lab 180 Patient Care Concentrator/ 11, 12Capstone*CALPADS defines a CTE course as a minimum of 150 hours or one year of instruction.

Using Perkins Guidelines and Instructions and the CTE Framework, the following definitions are utilized in course sequences and pathways:

Pathway – Designed to provide students with a non-duplicative Introductory – Preliminary course, beginning level sequence of progressive achievement leading to technical skill containing introductory concepts required to build proficiency, a credential, a certificate, or a degree. foundational and general knowledge.

CTE Course Sequencing – Refer to CALPADS guidelines for Concentrator – A CTE course beyond the introductory pathway sequencing. A pathway sequence is defined as a set of at level that is intended to provide more in-depth instruction least two course offerings—concentrator and capstone, which fall in and exploration of a specific industry sector. within the SAME pathway. The sequence may include the following:

Capstone – The final course in a planned sequence of 1). Introductory course (can apply to many pathways in a sector). courses that provides a rigorous and intensive culmination 2). Concentrator course (should only be used for ONE pathway). of a course of study.3). Capstone course (can only be used for ONE pathway). The total

hours of training for a capstone completer is 300 hours.

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Industry Sector: Health Science and Medical Technology

Health Care Administrative Services and Health Care Operational Support Services Pathways

Health care administrative workers include site administrators, managers, attorneys, receptionists,

secretaries, billing and coding specialists, health informatics technicians, accountants, managers, and other knowledge workers that support the process of health care. Health care administrative workers are the invisible backbone of health care; without appropriately skilled workers in these fields, health care systems simply could not function. The standards for the Operational Support Services pathway apply to occupations or job functions necessary to provide an environment and support systems for the delivery of health care. Careers could include central supply, facility maintenance, food services, interior decorating, housekeeping, biomedical engineering, epidemiology, social worker, biomedical technician and others.

Patient Care Pathway

The standards for the Patient Care pathway apply to occupations or functions involved in the prevention,

treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of mental and physical well-being through the services offered by the medical and allied health professions. The standards specify the knowledge and skills needed by professional and technical personnel pursuing careers in this pathway.

Course Title: Allied Health Occupations

Course Description: This course is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the hospital and/or community setting. Emphasis is placed on those skills required of a health care worker in various departments of an acute care hospital setting or specific health care facility. Students will receive CPR training.

*Prerequisite: Students must be 16 year of age or older Ability to provide transportation to internship site.

Course Title: Applied Medical English (UCCI)

Course Description: This course is designed to provide students the necessary academic subject matter required for proficiency within their area. Applied Medical English is a college and career preparatory English course. Course content includes the ELA California Standards integrated in conjunction with Introduction to Applied Medical English, Ethics, Cultures of Society, Family, Individual, Health Care, Epidemiology and Careers while also focusing on communication as it relates to our global world. Applied medical English is focused on the unifying theme of public health and related issues. This course has received approval from the University of California for entrance requirements in the “b” category.

*Prerequisite: Successful completion of 9th and 10th grade English course.

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Health Science and Medical Technology Pathway Courses


Course Title: Body Systems & Disorders

Course Description: This course focuses on human anatomy and physiology, normal function of body systems, associated pathologies, and medical interventions. Emphasis is on providing students with a thorough understanding of body systems and their interrelationships. The course includes advanced medical terminology as applied to disease, disorders, and medical interventions.

This course is approved by the University of California (and accepted by the California State University System) in meeting the “a-g” subject requirement for College-Preparatory Elective (g).

Course Title: EKG Monitor Technician

Course Description: This course is designed to train students to set up and run a 12 lead EKG and attach a Holter monitor. Instruction is provided in the anatomy and physiology of the heart and terminology common to the cardiovascular system. Interpretation of EKGs includes heart rate, basic rhythm strips, and the identification of rhythm abnormalities. Students are trained to recognize changes in EKGs, heart blocks, hypertrophy, infarction, and emergency situations and that require immediate action. Hands-on training is an integral part of this training. English language arts and math are reinforced throughout the course. Medical Terminology is a required pre-requisite.

Course Title: Emergency Medical Responder Extended

Course Description: This course will teach students to provide immediate care to an ill or injured person and train them in the pre-hospital setting to assist Emergency Medical Services (EMS) providers, firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and law enforcement officers. Instructional content area skills include the history of health care, anatomy systems and related medical terminology. The course covers EMS overview, CPR, and First Aid skills, patient assessment, legal and ethical issues, triage, assisting in clinical settings, and emergency responsibilities. This course will prepare students for enrollment in a capstone Health Course.

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Course Title: Emergency Medical Technician

Course Description: This course provides training in all elements of pre-hospital, basic life support in accordance with the standards prescribed by the California Administrative Code, Title XXII and by the local emergency medical services agency. Instruction includes scene management, OB/GYN emergencies, patient assessment, shock, airway management, immobilization, dressing and bandaging, extrication and rescue, to include cultural diversity and sensitivity to issues, communications and other emergency responses. Course context is taught through lectures, teacher demonstration, self-directed instruction, skills laboratory and unpaid practical experience in a community classroom (hospital and field sites).

*Prerequisite: Successful completion of Anatomy and Physiology, Medical Terminology and First Responder/Emergency Medical Responder courses. CPR certification from the American Heart Association. Background check. Current immunizations (Measles/Mumps/Rubella, Tuberculosis, Tetanus, and Hepatitis B). Dress in a neat, clean appearance. Wear an identification tag. Uniforms: steel heel and toed boots, helmets, safety reflective vest.

Course Title: Introduction to Medical Professions

Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with an overall introduction to medical professions including legal and ethical responsibilities of a medical professional, measurements and mathematics applied in health care careers, body systems along with anatomy and physiology, and will assist students in developing a career plan. Emphasis is placed on the skills necessary to enter the health care field and exploration of the many different employment areas within health care.

Course Title: Medical Assisting Administrative

Course Description: This course prepares students for entry level employment in the medical field as a clerical assistant to a physician, to work in a medical facility, billing service, or the potential of starting their own billing service. The course covers medical terminology, preparation of claims for reimbursement, electronic and manual claim submission for various types of health insurance. The students will learn scheduling of appointments, telephone techniques, billing of patients, insurance, handling mail and maintaining financial records. The students will learn secretarial tasks such as typing letters and filing.

*Prerequisite: Ability to provide transportation to internship site.

Course Title: Medical Assisting Clinical

Course Description: Students successfully completing this course will be prepared for employment as a medical assistant to assist the health care provider in an office, clinic, or health care center. Topics include communication skills, ethics and confidentiality, anatomy, vital signs, assisting with exams, pharmacology and administration of medications including injections, venipuncture, medical terminology, metrics, EKG, and proper medical documentation.

*Prerequisite: 17 ½ years of age or older. Ability to provide transportation to internship site.

Course Title: Medical Billing and Coding

Course Description: This course prepares students to work in a medical facility, billing service, or the potential of starting their own billing service. The course covers medical terminology, human anatomy, preparation of claims for reimbursement, electronic and manual claim submission for various types of health insurance.

*Prerequisite: Typing speed of 35 wpm.

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Course Title: Nurse Assistant

Course Description: The nursing assistant course is one semester in length. This combined lecture/lab course teaches the student the theory and clinical skills needed to work with residents/patients in a skilled nursing facility. Modules covered include patient rights; communication/interpersonal skills; prevention of unusual occurrences; body mechanics; asepsis; weights and measures; patient care skills; patient care procedures; vital signs; nutrition; emergency procedures; long term care; rehabilitative care; observation and charting; and death and dying. Once students successfully complete the course they can then sit for the Nursing Assistant State Exam.

*Prerequisite: Proof of current physical exam and TB skin test or chest x-ray. Hepatitis B vaccine series. Tetanus update. Dress in a specified uniform, watch with a secondhand, stethoscope, and sphygmomanometer. Ability to provide transportation to internship site.

Course Title: Pharmacy Assistant Clerk

Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with the skills and understanding of the profession to perform as an entry-level pharmacy clerk in many practice settings. Units of instruction include basic clerical skills, customer service, insurance billing, and retail skills. The course includes the following areas: knowledge of practice settings, standards and ethics, laws and regulations; knowledge to identify and employ pharmacy abbreviations and symbols; knowledge and ability to calculate common dosages, employ pharmacy, metric systems, apothecary; knowledge and understanding of the identification of drugs, drug dosages, routes, and forms; knowledge of and ability to perform recordkeeping techniques.

*Prerequisite: Basic criminal background check. Ability to provide transportation to internship site.

Course Title: Pharmacy Technician

Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with the skills and understanding of the profession to perform as an entry-level pharmacy technician in many practice settings. Units of instruction include basic clerical skills, customer service, insurance, billing, and retail skills. The State Board of Pharmacy requires the following areas: knowledge of practice settings, standards and ethics, laws and regulations; knowledge to identify and employ pharmacy and medical terms, abbreviations and symbols, knowledge and ability to calculate common dosages, employ pharmacy, metric and apothecary systems; knowledge and understanding of the identification of drugs, drug dosages, routes, and forms; knowledge of and ability to perform recordkeeping techniques and the ability to dispense medications. Students will gain knowledge of extemporaneous compounding and intravenous admixture.

*Prerequisite: Ability to provide transportation to internship site.

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Course Title: RCOE Advanced Medical Assisting

Course Description: The main purpose of this course is to train and equip students to be career and college ready. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared for successful employment as a medical assistant in a back office setting or other related position through the medical office internship that students complete. Students will also, at the same time, continue to aim for higher education towards Pre-Med, Physician Assistant, or any other medical career interest. Students will be exposed to both employment skills and critical thinking skills to develop the ability to adapt to the rapidly changing technological and social components of the workplace. Students will learn and sharpen skills on topics related to the patient intake process through the patients’ check out, especially the clinical elements that are involved. On top of that, students are trained for hands-on operation of Electronic Health Record (40-hours) and are prepared for the National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) Certification from The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). This course has received approval from the University of California for entrance requirement in the “g” category.

Course Title: RCOE Allied Health Occupations

Course Description: This course is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in the hospital and/or community setting. Emphasis is placed on those skills required of a health care worker in various departments of an acute care hospital setting or specific health care facility. Students will explore all domains of health including psychosocial, physical, and environmental elements and their impact on a person’s wellness. Students will examine how one’s culture, socioeconomic status, behaviors, attitudes, and heredity play a role in a person’s well-being. While working within the Allied Health Medical field and community health organizations, students will better understand health care needs and the importance of health education and promotion. Students will learn transferable skills related to entry-level health occupations, explore career options, and become knowledgeable with post-secondary educational options. Community activities are dependent on the availability of such opportunities within the district and community. 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. Students will also receive CPR training and certification at the health care provider level. This course has received approval from the University of California for entrance requirement in the “g” category.

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Course Title: RCOE Anatomy and Physiology for Sports Medicine

Course Description: This course is designed to further students’ abilities in the areas of physical therapy, exercise science, athletic training, and sports medicine. Advanced students will refine their leadership and applied skills through peer supervision, providing assistance to team coaches, and participating in job shadowing or community classroom. This course has received approval from the University of California for entrance requirements in the “d” category.

*Prerequisite: Successful completion of Beginning Sports Medicine. Successful completion of a biology course. Successful completion of an algebra course. Ability to provide transportation to internship class.

Course Title: RCOE Anatomy and Physiology of the Health Profession

Course Description: The Anatomy and Physiology for the Health Profession is a rigorous biological science course designed around the framework of the Health Profession in general and patient contact and care applications specifically. It provides a solid foundation for understanding the human body’s structure and systems, and how these systems interact to maintain homeostasis, as well as how it responds to disruptions in homeostasis as a result of illness and disease (e.g. diabetes, dehydration, or hypoglycemia). The clinical material and labs are designed to bridge the concepts presented in labs and lecture to real-life applications and scenarios, with expectations and practice for making reasonable predictions and analyses. It has been specifically designed to help prepare students for advanced Health Science and Medical Technology coursework and internship experiences, as well as postsecondary studies in related fields.

This course has received approval from the University of California for entrance requirements in the “d” category.

*Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1.

Course Title: RCOE Emergency Medical Technician

Course Description: Emergency Medical Technician is a year-long academically challenging course that is designed to prepare students for entry-level positions in the healthcare industry. This course takes students on a fascinating journey beginning with history, future, and components of the emergency system, the well-being of the EMT, legal and ethical issues, and medical terminology. This course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the human body. These concepts are solidifying the foundational knowledge for specific medical emergencies. This course also gives students a genuine context for the application of the knowledge used to help patients in the field. The course begins with basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, first aid, CPR, safety practices and ends with a thorough understanding of medical emergencies. The course presents the tools for students to understand the importance of pre-hospital care and delivers a thorough understanding of the proper use of medical equipment necessary to provide appropriate care. The competencies in this course are aligned with the Common Core State Standards and the California Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards. This course has received approval from the University of California for entrance requirement in the “g” category.

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Course Title: RCOE Introduction to Medical Professions

Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to medical professions including: vital signs, medical terminology, medical abbreviations, health and safety in healthcare, professional/ethical/legal responsibilities of a medical professional, medical measurements and mathematics, and a study of anatomy and physiology. Emphasis is placed on the skills necessary to enter the healthcare field and exploration of the many different employment areas within healthcare. This course has received approval from the University of California for entrance requirement in the “g” category.

Course Title: RCOE Medical Assisting Administrative

Course Description: The Medical Assistant Administrative course focuses on topics necessary for certification by the National Medical Assistant Board. This course emphasizes the administrative skills of initial point of contact patient care in clinical, medical office, and hospital settings. Through integrated and core academic curriculum, students will learn the necessary skills and competencies of currently accepted practices and technological standards for administrative medical assisting. Students will practice their skills in simulated laboratory exercises while learning and understanding the scope and necessity to manage patient communication, specified tasks, charts and records efficiently and effectively. This course meets required academic, career and technical educational outcomes specified by the state, county and district adopted standards. An optional field (CTE) internship is required to receive the RCOE Medical Assistant Certificate of Training, allowing students to sit for the National Medical Administrative Assistant Certification. This course has received approval from the University of California for entrance requirement in the “g” category.

Course Title: RCOE Pharmacy Technician - Advanced

Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with skills and understanding of the pharmacy industry. Students will be able to perform the job duties of an entry-level pharmacy technician in different pharmacy workplaces upon the completion of this course. Units of instruction include basic clerical skills, customer service, insurance, billing, and retail skills. Students will learn drug brand names and generic names, drugs that are used in health and diseases, various categories of drugs, proper dispensing and counting of medication or liquid, and knowledge of drug therapeutic effects. Students will also successfully complete CPR certification and participate in an externship to practice their skills and gain experience at a local pharmacy. This course has received approval from the University of California for entrance requirement in the “g” category.

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Course Title: RCOE Public Safety Personnel/First Aid

Course Description: Emergency Medical Responder is a year-long academically challenged course that is designed to prepare students for entry level positions into the health care industry. The course takes students on a fascinating journey beginning with history, future, and components of the emergency system, the well-being of the first responders, legal issues, and medical terminology. The course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology of the human body. These concepts are solidifying the foundational knowledge and skills aptitudes for specific medical emergencies and traumas. The course also gives students a genuine context for the application of the knowledge used to help patients in the field. The course begins with the basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology, first-aid, CPR, and safety practices and ends with a thorough understanding of medical emergencies. The course prepares students with the tools of pre-hospital care thorough understanding of the proper use of medical equipment necessary to provide appropriate care. The competencies in this course are aligned with the Career Technical Education Model Curriculum Standards. This course has received approval from the University of California for entrance requirement in the “g” category.

Course Title: RCOE Sports Medicine Advanced

Course Description: This rigorous competency-based course will provide students with foundational concepts in anatomy and physiology and integrate hands-on training in the specialized fields of sports medicine, physical therapy and fitness instruction. Anatomy and physiology are utilized as the basic building blocks in understanding how the circle of care occurs within sports medicine. The human body has many intricate parts with coordinated functions that are maintained by a complex system of checks and balances. Understanding the structure and function of the human body allows individuals in sports medicine to utilize concepts that are mastered within the course to solve routine and non-routine problems. Students will be required to think critically, draw conclusions, investigate, and formulate a plan of action to determine a proper course of care and return the athlete safely to his or her activity. This course has received approval from the University of California for entrance requirements in the “g” category.

*Prerequisite: Completion of Biology, Geometry, Algebra and English II required.

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Course Title: RCOE Sports Medicine & Therapeutic Services, Level I

Course Description: This course will offer an overview and expand the students’ knowledge of health careers and establish a foundational platform for careers in physical therapy, exercise science, athletic training, sports medicine, and other careers relating to the medical or paramedical field. The student will explore and examine the introductory components of medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, emergency medical procedures, soft tissue and bone injuries, sports medicine, physical fitness, and the causes, symptoms, and management of common athletic injuries. The course will provide an environment where students acquire and demonstrate practical, hands-on experience in the prevention, assessment, treatment, taping, wrapping, and rehabilitation of common sports injuries. The student will capture knowledge of the legal and ethical responsibilities relating to sports medicine and athletic training and dialogue issues relating to sport psychology, and performance enhancement philosophies. The curriculum for this course includes high level 21st century skills, such as effective communication, critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration that have been identified as foundational to success in this field. This course has received approval from the University of California for entrance requirement in the “g” category.

Course Title: RCOE Sports Medicine & Therapeutic Services, Level II

Course Description: In this course, students will receive an overview of health careers and foundational preparation for careers in the physical therapy, athletic training, sports medicine, exercise science, and other careers relating to the medical or paramedical fields. Students will learn everything from medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, basic life support for healthcare providers, and the causes, symptoms, and management of common athletic injuries. Students will acquire practical hands-on experience in the recognition and assessment, prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of sports injuries to the head and spine, upper extremities, chest and abdomen, the pelvis, and lower extremities. Students will be able to evaluate their patient and design a treatment and rehabilitation plan including various therapeutic exercises and modalities. There is a high level of rigor in the reading and decoding of the textbooks. Students will be examining and formulating their own conclusion of real world medical research. The curriculum for this course includes very important 21st century skills, such as effective communication, critical thinking, research, and collaboration that have been identified as foundational to success in this field. This course has received approval from the University of California for entrance requirement in the “g” category.

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Course Title: Sports Medicine and Therapeutic Services, Level I

Course Description: The Sports Medicine & Therapeutic Services Level I course is designed to introduce participants of the basic knowledge and skills required by an athletic trainer. These skills include the management of specific sporting injuries, sports taping and transporting an injured athlete. This course educates prospective sports trainers, teachers, coaches, administrators and parents on the basic principles of sports medicine. Athletic trainers play a vital role in the prevention of injury. This course provides participants with the necessary skills to assist in improving athletic performance, making sports safer for all.

Course Title: Sports Medicine and Therapeutic Services, Level II

Course Description: The aim of the Sports Medicine & Therapeutic Services Level II program is to further develop the basic knowledge and skills of a Sports Medicine & Therapeutic Services Level II that in turn will improve their ability to contribute to safer sporting events and organizations. It is anticipated that the experience gained since completion of the Level I course will provide course participants with sufficient insight to assimilate this higher level of knowledge into their role as an athletic trainer.

As a consequence of completing the required course units it is expected the Sports Medicine & Therapeutic Services Level II will be able to apply appropriate first aid and emergency care of athletes at a more advanced standard than a Sports Medicine & Therapeutic Services Level I.

*Prerequisite: Completion of Sports Medicine & Therapeutic Services Level I course or equivalent.

Course Title: Sports Medicine Lab

Course Description: This course is designed to help students develop their skills as a health care provider in the areas of athletic training, physical therapy, fitness instructor, medical and sports equipment salespersons, and other sports medicine occupations. The students will train at community locations to practice and develop the skills they have learned in the classroom. Subject matter will also include such items as personal attitude, appropriate work habits, and professional appearance. The training program may be directed to meet the student’s individual needs and interests, depending upon the community training site. Training sites will include high schools, junior colleges, and college athletic training programs, private health clubs, hospitals, and private physical therapy clinics.

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CTE Health Science and Medical Technology Pathway Courses