Practicum of Health Science I (Year Long – Second Year)

The Practicum in Health Science course is designed to give students practical application of previously studied knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience.

Scientific Research and Design I (Fall Semester-Second Year) 

Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Physics, Chemistry (IPC), or Physics. Scientific Research and Design is a broad-based course designed to allow districts and schools considerable flexibility to develop local curriculum to supplement any program of study or coherent sequence. The course has the components of any rigorous scientific or engineering program of study from the problem identification, investigation design, data collection, data analysis, formulation, and presentation of the conclusions. These components are integrated with the career and technical education emphasis of helping students gain entry-level employment in high-skill, high-wage jobs and/or continue their education. Students must meet the 40% laboratory and fieldwork requirement. Students may take this course with different course content for a maximum of three credits.

Scientific Research and Design II (Spring Semester-Second Year) 

Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Physics, Chemistry (IPC), or Physics. Scientific Research and Design is a broad-based course designed to allow districts and schools considerable flexibility to develop local curriculum to supplement any program of study or coherent sequence. The course has the components of any rigorous scientific or engineering program of study from the problem identification, investigation design, data collection, data analysis, formulation, and presentation of the conclusions. These components are integrated with the career and technical education emphasis of helping students gain entry-level employment in high-skill, high-wage jobs and/or continue their education. Students must meet the 40% laboratory and fieldwork requirement. Students may take this course with different course content for a maximum of three credits.

Course Requirements:

• Students must be at least 16 years old
• Students must be up-to-date on immunizations.
• Students, at their own expense, will be required to have a background check and a drug screening prior to clinical rotations.
• Students are required to show a Social Security card and a valid Texas ID in order to participate in CCTE designated clinical rotations.
• Students are also required to purchase and wear industry standard uniforms.

Certifications:

Program Specific Certifications

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer

For more information, please see your CTE Counselor.