Health Sciences

This course fully immerses students into healthcare through lab and patient care experiences, college-level academic coursework in anatomy and physiology, and clinical rotations at area hospitals and assisted living facilities.

Catherine Bollinger | 314.989.7405 | Send an Email
Amy Bryant| 314.989.7471 | Send an Email
Janine Cavanaugh | 314.989.7433 | Send an Email
Angela Harrell | 314.989.7449 | Send an Email

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Prerequisites

Subject	Sophomore Year		Junior Year
	After 1st Semester	After 2nd Semester	After 1st Semester
English	1.5	1.5	2
Math	1	1.5	2
Science	.5	1	1.5
Social Studies	.5	1	1.5
Minimum Core Needed Includes credits from ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies, PLUS up to 1/2 credit Health, 1/2 credit Personal Finance , and 1 credit PE	5	6.5	8
Minimum Total Credits Needed	9	12	15
Additional Prerequisites Essential to Participation in this Program
C or higher in all science courses attempted Biology strongly recommended prior to enrollment Students must demonstrate their ability to maintain positive behavior without any physical altercations noted in their school record or any other school documentation A SSN is required by the state to take the CNA exam Students must have a medical physical, proof of vaccines, a clean background check, and a negative drug screen to participate in clinicals Must be 16 years or older by the first day of school The following vaccines are required by our clinical partners: MMR Hep A Hep B Varicella Tdap Seasonal Influenza

A health sciences student checks a classmate's blood pressure

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Tools & Equipment

Uniform Requirements

Academic Materials

Credits & Certifications

High School Credit

College Credit

Missouri Baptist University - Dual Credit, 8 credits
Students may be eligible for college credit through the credit for prior learning process at STLCC
Students may be eligible for college credit through the credit for prior learning process at State Tech

College credit and certification are not guaranteed. Their attainment is dependent on student performance in both the course and on external industry assessments. All certifications are through external agencies and the accommodations permitted will vary from assessment to assessment. Additionally, students must participate in the full two years of the program to be potentially eligible for all certifications listed.

Certifications

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – State of Missouri certification
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) –10 hour General Industry – Healthcare Certification
BLS (Basic Life Support) stackable credentials

Core Essential Skills

Core Essential Skills

Core Essential Skills

Essential Processing Skills Needed for Success

Independently perform basic computer skills; for example manage passwords and access online platforms
Apply problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to follow simple and multi-step verbal and/or written instructions
Demonstrate willingness to ask for help
Ability to manage one’s time; for example, to complete an assignment/project within a given time frame
Ability to accept constructive feedback and adjust work accordingly
Adhere to and follow all program safety rules and expectations and assume personal responsibility for safety
Ability to manage the demands and organizational needs of attending 2 different schools
Have a foundational knowledge of biology, including key concepts, vocabulary, and applications (students will take Anatomy and Physiology with this program)
Understand and use basic math computations; including percentages, fractions, decimals, and standard units of measurement; have the ability to use mathematics to solve problems
Read and navigate materials at a postsecondary level, including textbooks and professional articles
Work individually and in groups while maintaining a positive and professional attitude, while in a high-stress environment
Learn and develop coping strategies, including patience, tolerance, and flexibility
Ability to learn and demonstrate empathy and/or compassion towards others
Ability to learn and apply patient-centered professional behavior, including while feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene care at a long-term care facility
Ability to take notes from lecture and/or a text, and implement a consistent study strategy
Ability to communicate information effectively with peers and instructor while using technical terminology
Ability to acquire and apply new vocabulary and Latin roots, including accurate spelling
Take initiative to start task(s) once instructions have been given
Ability to apply coping strategies to regulate emotions and behavior in high-stress situations
Willingness and ability to adhere to a professional dress code and/or uniform
Concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted
Ability to learn and safely operate/use cutting tools and other sharp objects independently

Essential Physical Skills Needed for Success

Lift move and transfer up to 75 lbs
Tolerate a clinical environment, including sights, sounds, and smells of a hospital and/or long-term care/memory care facility environment
Ability to stand and move around for long periods of time

How will my time be spent?

Program Year	Classroom Time	Lab Time
CTE Year One	70% or more	30% or less
CTE Year Two	20% or less	80% or more