• Health and Medical Pathway

      For more information contact:

      Andrea Hernandez, Health Careers Lead Teacher

      510-231-1433 x25991

      andrea.hernandez@wccusd.net

      The Health and Medical Pathway will focus on Patient Care and apply to occupations or functions involved in the prevention, treatment, and management of illness and the preservation of mental and physical well-being through the services offered by the medical and allied health professions. The standards specify the knowledge and skills needed by professional and technical personnel pursuing careers in this pathway.

      Sample occupations associated with this pathway:
      Kinesiotherapist, Nurse Anesthetist, Respiratory Therapist, Radiologic Technician, and Dental Hygienist

      Vision:  The Health and Medical pathway provides transformative learning experiences that empower students to personalize their pathways to success and take ownership of their education. Through engaging and rigorous courses, students build connections with companies, colleges, and communities for hands-on experience in the workplace, experiential learning opportunities, and mentoring.  

      Students can use this knowledge in the future by having an understanding about the body, the anatomy and being health educated bystanders who can stop and support emergencies. CPR & first aid are skills that anyone could benefit from whether it be with siblings, parents or even their own kids in the future. CPR Certification is often a prerequisite for many health career programs. The sophomore course which focuses on career exploration will guide students into deciding what health career they would like to learn more about and possibly pursue narrowing down the many options. Internships, guest speakers and connections to Kaiser Permanente Allied School create networking opportunities. Our Emergency Medicine course is meant to prepare students for the CCC EMT Program. We hope to inspire students to be healthier and take initiative into making better choices that will support a longer life.

      If you are a health professional looking to collaborate for guest presentations, student internships, or volunteer opportunities, please contact me via email.

      Andrea Hernandez

      Lead Health Teacher

      andrea.hernandez@wccusd.net

       

      Body Systems for Health Science Careers


      This class is designed to assist students to identify their interests and goals in the health science field, discover possible career paths, and develop the academic and life skills necessary to achieve their goals. This course will touch on 18 different health careers in which each student will have the opportunity to learn about the education needed, salary, schools offering the career & employers. By the end of the year each student will have participated in hands-on interactive labs in each of the 18 stations utilizing professional grade medical equipment.

      Emergency & Allied Health


      This course prepares students for entry-level positions in the healthcare industry. This is a preparatory course for the EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) program. Students examine the history, future, and components of the emergency system, the well-being of the first responders, and legal issues, learning medical terminology and abbreviations in the process. Students gain a comprehensive understanding of anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the human body to solidify foundational knowledge for medical emergencies. Through hands-on experiences students become proficient in

      the proper use of medical equipment necessary to provide appropriate care. This class includes a 5 hour CPR & First Aid training that earns students certification and also gives students college credit.

      TBD- Anatomy & Physiology Most likely