SRHS Health Science

Intro to Health Careers

Biomedical Health Careers is an exploration of health care occupations. The courses will expose students to the variety of opportunities available within the healthcare industry (e.g., nursing, therapy, dental care, administrative services, and lab technology). These courses provide experiences in several of these occupational clusters, along with information and knowledge related to the healthcare industry as a whole. Note: this course is different than the BHS Health Careers program.

• 1.0 Credit (2 semesters)
• 11-12 grade

Sports Medicine 1

Sports Medicine 1 is designed for students interested in fields such as athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, fitness, exercise and sports science, kinesiology and medicine. Students will study anatomy as it applies to athletic injuries, medical terminology, protective equipment, taping, injury prevention, physical training and conditioning, sports trauma, biomechanics, kinesiology, therapeutic modalities, laws and regulations, and exploration of the many careers in sports medicine. After completing Sports Medicine 1, students will have a strong foundation and be prepared for Sports Medicine 2.

• 0.5 Credits (1 semester)
• 11-12 grade

First Aid

The purpose of First Aid is to develop knowledge and skills to provide emergency care to persons injured in an accident or stricken by sudden illness. You will learn procedures and techniques of basic life support for adult, child, or infant victims of airway obstruction, respiratory arrest and/or cardiac arrest as well as proper methods and procedures for applying CPR and AED in a given emergency situation. Upon successful completion of this course, students will earn an American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Adult/Child and Infant CPR certificate.

• 0.5 Credit (1 semester)
• 11-12 grade

Sports Medicine 2 

Sports Medicine 2 is designed to give students a detailed examination of post-injury management techniques used by athletic trainers and physicians in management of injuries. The course will focus on diagnostic practices, rehabilitation, injury management, medical management, surgical interventions, biomechanics, pathologies, emergency action plans, chart notes, various therapies and one-on-one evaluation and treatment plans. Students will choose an internship with a sports team, elementary school, special education program, athletic club, physical therapy clinic or another approved facility. Upon completion, students will have the option of taking the National Academy of Sports Medicine exam to become a certified personal trainer.

• 0.5 Credits (1 semester)
• 11-12 grade

Sports Medicine 3

The Sports Medicine 3 curriculum is designed to allow students to continue to learn about post-injury management techniques used by athletic trainers and physicians in the management of orthopedic injuries. The curriculum will focus and build on prevention of injuries and implications on rehabilitation. This course will capture the totality of injury management including: pathology, immediate management, diagnostic imaging, definitive and differential diagnosis, medical management, medications, surgical intervention, post-injury and/or post-surgical management, and rehabilitation. The objective of Sports Medicine 3 is to apply skills learned from the Sports Medicine 1 and 2 classes, while working more independently at  developing Sports Medicine instructional materials and research projects. This class will meet at the same time as Sports Medicine 2, and students will complete independent learning projects and be asked to assist and supervise Sports Medicine students during selected labs. The Technical Skill Assessment (TSA) will be completed in this course for CTE certification.

• 0.5 Credit (1 semester)
• 11-12 grade

Students can participate in additional related activities such as: 

• Health Science students can join HOSA, a Career and Technical Student Organization that provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary, postsecondary, adult, and collegiate students enrolled in health science education and biomedical science programs or have interests in pursuing careers in health professions.  Student members of HOSA learn and practice workplace skills through state and national competitions.
• Advanced students will have the opportunity to engage in internships, job shadows, or work with Southridge athletic teams and athletic trainers.
• Advanced student may engage in an on-going offsite activity, alongside industry partners, with a group of their peers such as screening senior citizens for a prevention program.
• Students may earn dual credit for some high school course work in this program.

Thank you to the following business partners who support our teachers and help to ensure that students are prepared for their post-secondary and career plans after high school.

• OHSU 
• Cedar Creek Dental  
• Sanzen Acupuncture 
• Kaiser 
• PLTW 
• PCC 
• Providence 
• Metro West Ambulance