Medicine

$295.00
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Grade:

9

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Duration:

1 Semester

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Credit:

0.5

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Prerequisites:

None

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Materials:

None

This online high school elective course provides students with an introduction to healthcare, with emphasis on modern, clinical medicine. Students review basic human anatomy and physiology, then study major health concerns affecting people in the U.S. and the world.

Description
Outline

This course provides students with an introduction to healthcare, with emphasis on modern, clinical medicine. Students review basic human anatomy and physiology, then study major health concerns affecting people in the U.S. and the world. This comprehensive, six-unit course examines such topics as infectious diseases, cancer, traumatic injuries, and healthcare career opportunities.

Major Concepts:

  • Anatomy/Physiology
  • Human Development
  • Nutrition
  • Medical Ethics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Cancer
  • Traumatic Injuries
  • Mental Illnesses
  • Medicine in Practice