Health Science 3 (Period 4)

Course Description

Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Grade 11 or 12. 80% score or higher in Health Science 2, or teacher recommendation. First Aid and CPR certified prior to this course.

Health Science 3 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.