Health Science and Careers
Health Science Education is a rich content area that integrates academics with specific health science technology and education courses with a variety of problem-based and work-based learning opportunities. Work-based learning may include job shadowing, internships, and other clinical experiences that allow students to observe and learn from health care professionals.
Students in the Health Science Career Class leave high school better prepared for further education and/or job placement after graduation. Health Science focus pathways include Therapeutic Services, Diagnostic Services, Health Informatics, Support Services, Biotechnology and Research Development.
Emergency Medical Technician course is offered through Memorial Hospital Emergency Medical Services staff. The course is offered second semester at Jasper High School post completion of the Health Science class first semester. These students will spend the entire second semester with E.M.T. instructors to gain the knowledge and skills to become Emergency Medical Technicians. Seating capacity-12.
In addition to Health Science and E.M.T. class we also offer a Medical Terminology course through Ivy Tech for free. Students are not required to take this class, however it is recommended for those furthering their education in certain Health Care careers.
Each student has the ability to leave this class with 6 college credits for free by taking Medical Terminology and HOSA through Ivy Tech.
Students in the Health Science Career Class leave high school better prepared for further education and/or job placement after graduation. Health Science focus pathways include Therapeutic Services, Diagnostic Services, Health Informatics, Support Services, Biotechnology and Research Development.
Emergency Medical Technician course is offered through Memorial Hospital Emergency Medical Services staff. The course is offered second semester at Jasper High School post completion of the Health Science class first semester. These students will spend the entire second semester with E.M.T. instructors to gain the knowledge and skills to become Emergency Medical Technicians. Seating capacity-12.
In addition to Health Science and E.M.T. class we also offer a Medical Terminology course through Ivy Tech for free. Students are not required to take this class, however it is recommended for those furthering their education in certain Health Care careers.
Each student has the ability to leave this class with 6 college credits for free by taking Medical Terminology and HOSA through Ivy Tech.
