Human Structure, Function, and Disease (Formerly HS 3) (Period 3rd Block)
Course Description
HEALTH SCIENCE – 5552
HUMAN STRUCTURE, FUNCTION, and DISEASE (Formerly Health Science 3)
Course Description: Health Science Human Structure, Function, and Disease 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.
Credit: 1 unit = 120 hours
General Requirements – To advance to Health Science 4 Clinical Study, students must achieve a score of 85% or higher in Health Science 3.
Pre-requisites: Biology 1 and successful completion of Health Science 1 and Health Science 2; Stop the Bleed, BLS Healthcare Providers CPR/AED, OSHA Healthcare or any others applicable listed in the Student Reporting Guide
Mission Statement:
To empower students to be productive life-long learners who have the skills needed to become successful health care providers.