Medical Careers and Health ScienceHealth science and medical careers encompass a wide range of professions dedicated to maintaining and improving human health. This field includes roles such as doctors, nurses, medical technicians, and researchers, each contributing to patient care, diagnostics, treatment, and medical research. Professionals in health science work in various settings, including hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and public health organizations, using their expertise to address health issues, advance medical knowledge, and promote overall well-being.
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Classes Offered
PRINCIPLES OF THE BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES (BioMed I) HSC100 1.0 (YEAR)
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, (11 BY CONSENT OF DEPARTMENT CHAIR, 11TH GRADE ENROLLMENT MAY BE CAPPED)
In the first course in the Biomedical Sciences program students will investigate a series of medical cases including a mysterious death of a fictional person! Student work involves the study of forensics, human medicine, human body systems and various medical conditions. The course will consist of: labs, activities, projects, problem solving-based learning and soft skills in order to engage and prepare students for a career in the medical field and college. Students will also study multiple careers and focuses in health care. This is the first of four courses in the Biomedical Sciences Program and must be successfully completed to enroll in subsequent Biomedical Sciences classes. Students will be provided with an overview of the Biomedical Sciences and the foundation necessary for the subsequent three courses. Here’s what students are saying about BioMed I, “BioMed offers a mixture of both science and medical interests…you learn a lot of useful life applicable skills and it is a class period that I’ve looked forward to every single day.” This course is designed for freshman and sophomores and is to be taken concurrently with other required science courses.
Credit Type: CTE, FLEX
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, (11 BY CONSENT OF DEPARTMENT CHAIR, 11TH GRADE ENROLLMENT MAY BE CAPPED)
In the first course in the Biomedical Sciences program students will investigate a series of medical cases including a mysterious death of a fictional person! Student work involves the study of forensics, human medicine, human body systems and various medical conditions. The course will consist of: labs, activities, projects, problem solving-based learning and soft skills in order to engage and prepare students for a career in the medical field and college. Students will also study multiple careers and focuses in health care. This is the first of four courses in the Biomedical Sciences Program and must be successfully completed to enroll in subsequent Biomedical Sciences classes. Students will be provided with an overview of the Biomedical Sciences and the foundation necessary for the subsequent three courses. Here’s what students are saying about BioMed I, “BioMed offers a mixture of both science and medical interests…you learn a lot of useful life applicable skills and it is a class period that I’ve looked forward to every single day.” This course is designed for freshman and sophomores and is to be taken concurrently with other required science courses.
Credit Type: CTE, FLEX
HUMAN BODY SYSTEMS (BioMed II) HSC200 1.0 (YEAR)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Principles of Biomedical Sciences OR successful completion of AP® Biology (C or better)
Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12
The second course, Human Body Systems, builds on the concepts students learned in the first course and goes much more in-depth into the structures and functions that keep the body alive. Students will study basic human anatomy & physiology, especially in relationship to health & wellness. A central theme is how the body systems work together to maintain homeostasis and good health. Rather than just study the human body system by system, this course categorizes the systems into units based on the following functions: Identity, Communication, Power, Movement, & Protection. Through a variety of projects, labs, and activities, students will examine how the body systems work together to support life and the consequences (disease or illness) when one or more systems do not function properly. This course includes multiple dissections. This course is to be taken concurrently with any required science course, and may be taken concurrently with Medical Interventions (MI/BioMed III). Credit
Type: CTE, FLEX
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Principles of Biomedical Sciences OR successful completion of AP® Biology (C or better)
Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12
The second course, Human Body Systems, builds on the concepts students learned in the first course and goes much more in-depth into the structures and functions that keep the body alive. Students will study basic human anatomy & physiology, especially in relationship to health & wellness. A central theme is how the body systems work together to maintain homeostasis and good health. Rather than just study the human body system by system, this course categorizes the systems into units based on the following functions: Identity, Communication, Power, Movement, & Protection. Through a variety of projects, labs, and activities, students will examine how the body systems work together to support life and the consequences (disease or illness) when one or more systems do not function properly. This course includes multiple dissections. This course is to be taken concurrently with any required science course, and may be taken concurrently with Medical Interventions (MI/BioMed III). Credit
Type: CTE, FLEX
MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS (BioMed III) HSC300 1.0 (YEAR)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Principles of Biomedical Sciences I and Human Body Systems (HBS/BioMed II or BI/BioMed IV can be taken concurrently)
Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12
The course is a "How To" manual for maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body as students explore how to prevent and fight infections, how to screen and evaluate the code in human DNA, how to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, and how to prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Students investigate a variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the lives of a fictitious family.These scenarios expose students to the wide range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics pharmacology, medical devices and diagnostics. Each family case scenario introduces multiple types of interventions which may range from simple diagnostic tests to treatment of complex diseases and disorders. These interventions are showcased across generations of a family and provide a look at the past, present and future of biomedical sciences. Lifestyle choices and preventative measures are emphasized throughout the course as are the important roles scientific thinking and engineering design play in the development of interventions of the future. Medical Interventions reinforces concepts learned in the previous two courses, as well as presenting new content. HBS/BioMed II or BI/BioMed IV can be taken concurrently.
Credit Type: CTE, FLEX
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Principles of Biomedical Sciences I and Human Body Systems (HBS/BioMed II or BI/BioMed IV can be taken concurrently)
Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12
The course is a "How To" manual for maintaining overall health and homeostasis in the body as students explore how to prevent and fight infections, how to screen and evaluate the code in human DNA, how to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer, and how to prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Students investigate a variety of interventions involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease as they follow the lives of a fictitious family.These scenarios expose students to the wide range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics pharmacology, medical devices and diagnostics. Each family case scenario introduces multiple types of interventions which may range from simple diagnostic tests to treatment of complex diseases and disorders. These interventions are showcased across generations of a family and provide a look at the past, present and future of biomedical sciences. Lifestyle choices and preventative measures are emphasized throughout the course as are the important roles scientific thinking and engineering design play in the development of interventions of the future. Medical Interventions reinforces concepts learned in the previous two courses, as well as presenting new content. HBS/BioMed II or BI/BioMed IV can be taken concurrently.
Credit Type: CTE, FLEX
BIOMEDICAL INNOVATIONS (BioMed IV) HSC400 1.0 (YEAR)
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Principles of Biomedical Sciences, Human Body Systems and Medical Interventions.. This course is designed for 11th and 12th grade students and may be taken concurrently with MI/BioMed III.
Grade Level(s): 11, 12
Students design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century, building on their knowledge from the previous 3 courses. They work through progressively challenging openended problems; addressing topics such as clinical medicine, design of an emergency room, physiology, biomedical engineering, public health, forensic autopsy, medical terminology and water contamination. Throughout the course, students are expected to present their work to an audience of STEM professionals. Students enrolled in Biomedical Innovations have the opportunity to earn dual credit through MSU’s Gallatin College Program (course “Medical Terminology”, 3 credits). These college credits are accepted at all Montana colleges and universities.
* Dual Enrollment Course-College Credit Available. Students enrolling in this course will have the option to earn Montana University System credit upon successful completion of the course. Please reference DualEnrollment page for additional information.
Credit Type: CTE, FLEX
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Principles of Biomedical Sciences, Human Body Systems and Medical Interventions.. This course is designed for 11th and 12th grade students and may be taken concurrently with MI/BioMed III.
Grade Level(s): 11, 12
Students design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century, building on their knowledge from the previous 3 courses. They work through progressively challenging openended problems; addressing topics such as clinical medicine, design of an emergency room, physiology, biomedical engineering, public health, forensic autopsy, medical terminology and water contamination. Throughout the course, students are expected to present their work to an audience of STEM professionals. Students enrolled in Biomedical Innovations have the opportunity to earn dual credit through MSU’s Gallatin College Program (course “Medical Terminology”, 3 credits). These college credits are accepted at all Montana colleges and universities.
* Dual Enrollment Course-College Credit Available. Students enrolling in this course will have the option to earn Montana University System credit upon successful completion of the course. Please reference DualEnrollment page for additional information.
Credit Type: CTE, FLEX