Health Science Pathway

This pathway prepares you to pursue health-related degrees and professions, offering a foundation of knowledge and skills. Areas of focus are ethics, professionalism, prevention (wellness), diagnostics, therapeutics and rehabilitation. You gain critical career knowledge through a series of work-based learning experiences.

 

in-demand Careers

Nutritionist

Registered Nurse

Physician Assistant

Paramedic

Chiropractor

Respiratory Therapist

Medical Assistant

Pharmacy Technician

Physical Therapist

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Suggested Course Sequence

Students can view courses in this pathway, descriptions, and school availibility below.  Login to Xello for an interactive course planner tool or use the downloadable sample pathway plan as an optional additional resource.

Level 1 Course

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH SCIENCE (3075S1)

5 Science Credits

Offered at: RMHS, PHS, FRHS, TMHS, FCHS

Level 2 Course

Level 3 CourseS

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (6830S1/S2)

10 Science Credits

Offered at: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS, TMHS, WMHS

MEDICAL MATH (6390)

10 Math Credits

Offered at: PHS

Medical Math provides students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills required to identify, solve, and apply mathematical principles. This course aims to support students in learning about the integration of mathematics in health care, including temperature, weights, and measures used in the health community.

FUTURES LAB CAREER PATHWAY PROGRAM

1/2 day career pathway program open to all PSD high school students.  Transportation is provided from all home high schools.

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PATHWAY   

Behavioral Health 1:

  • Intro to Behavioral Healthcare and Wellness A (5 Language Arts credits)
  • CCA Intro to Behavioral Healthcare and Wellness
    • 5 Wellness credits
    • 3 Community College of Aurora credits
  • Capstone: Behavioral Health (5 Language Arts credits)

Behavioral Health 2:

  • CCA (MHCI) Mental Health Crisis and Intervention: Preparedness and Empathy
    • 5 elective credits
    • 3 Community College of Aurora credits
  • CCA Case Management and Clinical Documentation
    • 5 elective credits
    • 1 Community College of Aurora credit
  • CCA Applied Therapeutic Communication Skills
    • 5 elective credits
    • 3 Community College of Aurora credits

Level 4 Course

WORK-BASED LEARNING: HEALTHCARE (3074)

Variable Elective Credits

  • Capstone Opportunity

Offered by: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS, and TMHS

The Work-based Learning (WBL) experience allows for the application of the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities that are delivered through the coursework of the Program of Study (POS). Students build on prior knowledge and skills in the program of study to further develop and apply employability and technical skills that prepare them for success in future career and post secondary education. (Variable elective credits) This course is offered at the following schools: FCHS, FRHS, PHS, RMHS

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PSD Health science teachers

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Fort Collins High School

Michelle Bowles 

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Fossil Ridge High School

Sarah Hower 

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Poudre High School

Dave Cummings 

Rocky Mountain

Rocky Mountain High School

Maya Wyllie 

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Timnath Middle High School

Cris Fierro