Health and Medical

DE CERTIFIED CLINICAL MEDICAL ASSISTANT (CCMA)
Grade 12
Certification: CCMA
Transportation is required to of -campus site. Prerequisite: EMR Certification This course offers a comprehensive, student-centered education designed to prepare the graduate for entry-level employment in a multitude of healthcare settings, national certification and to obtain knowledge and skills that serves as the foundation to build a successful career.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER
Grades 11-12
Certification: EMR
This course prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide immediate lifesaving interventions. Students who pursue certification as an Emergency Medical Responder through the Louisiana Bureau of Emergency Services, a subsidiary of the Louisiana Department of Health, are eligible to take Emergency Medical Technician the following year.

DE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN HEMS 1200 and HEMS 1300
6 College Credit Hours
Grade 12 Certification: EMT
Transportation is required to of -campus site. Prerequisite: EMR Certification This course is taught by an Emergency Medical Services professional from Northshore Technical Community College. Instruction focuses on providing out-of-hospital emergency medical care and transportation for patients who access the EMS system. Students in this course are prepared for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician through the Louisiana Bureau of Emergency Services, a subsidiary of the Louisiana Department of Health. Please note that scholastic accommodations are not allowed per the certifying agency.

HEALTH SCIENCE I (Health Occupations)
Universal Jumpstart Course Jumpstart Career Readiness Course
Grades 9-12
This course provides an introduction to medical occupations and professions. Various health careers are investigated along with skills and qualities necessary in the healthcare profession.

HEALTH SCIENCE II (Medical Terminology)
Grades 10-12
Prerequisite: Biology I
In this course students will learn the foundation for listening, reading, speaking, and writing medical terms along with anatomy, physiology, pathology and pharmacology. The course is recommended for any student interested in pursuing a career in the medical field.