5631 Health Science Technology I

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior

Health Science Technology I examines basic human anatomy and physiology and its relationship to a normal functioning body for the development of a healthy lifestyle.

Instruction is also provided in nutrition, the impact of mental health, communicable diseases, drugs, tobacco, alcohol, and consumer health on a healthy individual. Health Education also provides certification in Adult, Child, and Infant Heartsaver AED CPR and Heartsaver First Aid. Health education is required for high school graduation and credit for it may be given in HST I. To receive credit for Health Education as part of HST I, the student must successfully complete the full year of HST I.

General Requirements:
This course is for Health Science Technology Academy students in Grade 10 and other students in grades 10-12 who would like one year of Health Science Technology as an elective (space permitting).