2.7 or higher GPA

No disciplinary infractions

Successful completion of health science

course sequence

Earn one or more industry

certifications

200 hours of community service

Therapeutic Services

Care for and treat

patients to improve their health over time. Counsel patients and

provide them with the tools needed to live a

healthier and problem-free lifestyle.

Diagnostic Services

Use tests and evaluations to aid in

the detection, diagnosis and

treatment of diseases, injuries or other

physical conditions.

Health Informatics &

Support Services

Manage and assist health care agencies by

overseeing all patient data, financial

information and technological

applications to health care processes and

procedures.

Biotechnology Research &

Development

Discover new treatments and medical technologies to improve

human health and advance the overall health science field.

Health Science Career Pathways

History and evolution of

medicine

Health care systems & insurance

basics

Human body systems & anatomy overview

Health care careers &

employability skills

Basic first aid & CPR

Introduction to Health & Medical Sciences

Medical Terminology Word parts

(roots, prefixes & suffixes)

Body systems & disease recognition

Pharmacology

Case studies

Therapeutic Services

Introduction to Health & Medical

Sciences

Medical Terminology

Medical Clinical Practice 1

Medical Clinical Practice 2

• Infection control • Patient communication skills • Nursing assisting skills • Patient personal care skills • Basic restorative care • Mental health & social

services • Ethics, rights & legal

responsibilities

Industry Certification Exam: NOCTI Nursing Assisting

Diagnostic Services

Introduction to Health & Medical

Sciences Medical Terminology Medical Laboratory

Technology 1 Medical Laboratory

Technology 2

• Laboratory departments & equipment

• Systems of measurement & reagents • Analysis of bodily fluids • Hematology, phlebotomy & blood

clotting • Renal physiology & urinalysis • Microbiology (i.e., viruses, bacteria,

parasites) • Immunity & immune system

Industry Certification Exam: National Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Health Informatics & Support Services

• History of health information technology

• Electronic health record • Health care ethical & privacy

issues • HIPPA basics • Cybersecurity in health care • Data breach laws &

regulations

Introduction to Health & Medical

Sciences

Medical Terminology Health Informatics Healthcare

Information Security

Industry Certification Exams: NOCTI Health Informatics Electronic Health Record Certification

Biotechnology Research & Development

Principles of Biomedical

Science

Human Body Systems

Medical Interventions

Biomedical Innovation

• Project-based and collaborative • Research processes • Common medical conditions &

infectious diseases • Blood typing and DNA analysis

• Genetics & heredity traits • Anatomy & function of body systems • Diagnostic and treatment procedures • Spread of diseases & public health

concerns

Industry Assessment: PLTW End-of Course Exams

HOSA: Future Health Professionals

Leadership Knowledge

Competitive Events

Health Awareness Service

STEM Community Day Live Well Student Expo Inova Heart Surgery

Marshall Early Learning Center Richneck Health Fair Watkins Career Week

Apply Here!

Deadline!

Join us for an Open House at Warwick High School on

Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

For more information contact: Jason Hollar, Director of Specialty Programs jason.hollar@nn.k12.va.us 591-4700 Ext. 67521 Amanda Snyder, Magnet Coordinator amanda.snyder@nn.k12.va.us 591-4700 Ext. 58538