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Julie Mundell (jmundell@colleton.k12.sc.us) is one of the Health Science instructors at CCHS.  She has been a registered nurse for 13 years. Before she decided to teach, Mrs. Mundell  was a nurse on a PCU at TRMC of Orangeburg. She started out with her Associates Degree in Nursing and later went on and obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Ms. Mundell loves teaching Health Science because she gets to use her nursing skills to help students learn about healthcare, and hopefully spark an interest in a healthcare career. 

Amy Delong (adelong@colleton.k12.sc.us) is one of the Health Science instructors at CCHS.  She has been a registered nurse for over 30 years. Mrs. Delong has been a school nurse for 19 years. She has taught Medical Terminology and CNA classes for the Continuing Education Program for TCL (Technical College of the Lowcountry).

Jacqueline Ford (joford@colleton.k12.sc.us) is one of the Health Science instructors at CCHS. She is a native of Colleton County.  Her educational background is an Associate Degree from Trident Technical College and a Bachelor’s Degree from Claflin University.  She worked 31 years at Trident Medical Center in various capacities. Ms. Ford had enjoyed the transition into teaching.

This is the Health Science completer pathway available at CCHS:

Health Science (510000) (Three Credits Required) (CNA students: 4 Units req.)

These are Health Science courses available at CCHS:

Health Science 1

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s): Biology 1

Health Science 1 is the first of four courses offered to students interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field. In this first course students are provided an overview of healthcare history, cultural diversity, medical terminology, medical math, infection control, basics of the organization of healthcare facilities, and personal health and lifestyle choices. A major focus is placed on introduction to health careers, professionalism and employability skills. Students achieve an understanding of where healthcare has been, where it’s going and how professionalism and personal characteristics impact their success. Students will be introduced to “Standard Precautions” and learn about confidentiality through Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). As students are guided through healthcare career exploration, they will discuss education levels, and requirements needed to be successful. Students will participate in a career project, and will learn from guest speakers in the healthcare field. First-aid procedures and fire safety are introduced. The skills and knowledge that students learn in Health Science 1 serve to prepare them for future clinical experiences such as job shadowing or internships as they advance through the Health Science courses. To advance to Health Science 2, students must achieve a score of 75 percent or higher in Health Science 1.

Health Science 2

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s): Health Science 1

Health Science 2 applies the knowledge and skills that were learned in Health Science 1 while further challenging the students to learn more about the healthcare field. Health Science 2, will continue teaching in more detail, the units of study that include advanced study of infection control. They will learn about “Transmission Based Precautions” and become more familiar with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA), and the Center for Disease Control (CDC). Students in Health Science 2 will learn how to take vital signs, record them and learn what the data means. Students will learn how law and ethics are applied in the healthcare setting. This course will introduce students to basic patient care skills. Medical terminology, medical math and pharmacology are incorporated throughout the lessons being taught. Students will have the opportunity to become certified in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). Career pathways and scenarios are introduced through each section. Students in this course will further their knowledge of healthcare careers and future goals by participating in a job shadowing experiences. This course provides a foundation for further advancement in Health Science. It is recommended that students should score a 75 percent or higher in this course to advance to any upper level course including Clinical Study if all pre-requisites are met.

Health Science 3

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s): Health Science 1

Health Science 3 acquaints students with basic anatomy and physiology of the human body. Students learn how the human body is structured and the function of each of the 12 body systems. Students will study the relationship that body systems have with disease from the healthcare point of view. This is a very “hands on” course and students will learn through projects and activities in the classroom. Skill procedures and foundation standards are reviewed and integrated throughout the program. Job shadowing is encouraged. This course does not count as a lab science.

Health Science Clinical Studies

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: Honors

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s): Health Science 1 and Health Science 2

Health Science Clinical Study is designed to give students a clinical experience. This course can be a Certified Nurse Aide program or an individualized work based clinical experience for the student. Students will have classroom time to review the necessary skills and qualities needed to complete rotating internships that will require travel to worksites. (District specific student travel guidelines should be followed and worksite HIPPA training and required worksite guidelines should be adhered to.) CPR and FA certifications can be renewed during this course if needed. Students should be certified in CPR and FA before being placed at a medical facility. Schools serving as a Certified Nurse Aide program will follow the rules and regulations governed by SCDHHS. This Clinical Study program is meant to be a flexible program that works with district adapted clinical programs and certifications.

Human Body Systems (PLTW)

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s): Principles Of Biomedical Science (PLTW)

Human Body Systems is a foundation course for the Project Lead the Way Biomedical Sciences program for high school students. Students examine the interactions of body systems as they explore identity, communication, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Students design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of the human body, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal manikin, work through interesting real world cases and often play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries.

Medical Terminology

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s):

Medical terminology is designed to develop a working knowledge of the language of health professions. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, and abbreviations. Utilizing a body systems approach, students will define, interpret, and pronounce medical terms relating to structure and function, pathology, diagnosis, clinical procedures, and pharmacology. Students will use problem-solving techniques to assist in developing an understanding of course concepts. In addition to traditional classroom instruction, Medical Terminology may be offered as a dual enrollment, virtual, online, or independent study course.

Principles Of Biomedical Science (PLTW)

Unit Credit: 1

GPA Weight: CP

Credit Type: CATE

Prerequisite(s):

Principles of Biomedical Sciences is a foundation course for the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Biomedical Sciences program for high school students. This course provides an introduction to the biomedical sciences through exciting hands-on projects and problems. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. They determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person, and investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, medicine, research processes and bioinformatics. Key biological concepts including homeostasis, metabolism, inheritance of traits, and defense against disease are embedded in the curriculum. Engineering principles including the design process, feedback loops, and the relationship of structure to function are also incorporated. This course is designed to provide an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and lay the scientific foundation for subsequent courses.