Atkins Academic & Technology High School

Foundations of Health Science

This course is designed to assist potential health care workers in their role and function as health team members. Topics include medical terminology, the history of health care, healthcare agencies, ethics, legal responsibilities, health careers, holistic health, health care trends, cultural awareness, communication, medical math, leadership, and career decision making. English language arts are reinforced.

Units of Study

1. Medical Terminology
2. History and Trends of Health Care
3. Health Care Systems
4. Personal Qualities of a Health Care Worker
5. Careers in Health Care
6. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
7. Cultural Diversity
8. Medical Math
9. Health Focus Exploration