This course simplifies the process of memorizing complex medical terminology by focusing on the important word parts

Students find out what it takes to market a product or service in today

In this introductory finance course, students learn basic principles of economics and best practices for managing their own finances. Students learn core skills in creating budgets, developing long-term financial plans to meet their goals, and making responsible choices about income and expenses. They gain a deeper understanding of capitalism and other systems so they can better understand their role in the economy of society. Students are inspired by experiences of finance professionals and stories of everyday people and the choices they make to manage their money.

Will we ever find a cure for cancer? What treatments are best for conditions like diabetes and asthma? How are illnesses like meningitis, tuberculosis, and measles identified and diagnosed? Health sciences provide the answers to questions such as these. This course introduces students to the various disciplines within the health sciences, including toxicology, clinical medicine, and biotechnology. Students explore the importance of diagnostics and research in the identification and treatment of diseases. The course presents information and terminology for the health sciences and examines the contributions of different health science areas.

Every society has laws that its citizens must follow. From traffic laws to regulations on how the government operates, laws help provide society with order and structure. Our lives are guided and regulated by our society's legal expectations. Consumer laws help protect us from faulty goods; criminal laws help protect society from individuals who harm others; and family law handles the arrangements and issues that arise in areas like divorce and child custody. This course focuses on the creation and application of laws in various areas of society.

This course introduces students to good nutrition principles needed for physical and mental wellness. Topics include good nutrition; food safety; digestion, absorption, and metabolism; how major nutrients are processed in the body; basic components of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats; the roles of vitamins, minerals, and fluids; physical fitness and athletic performance; stress; and wellness and nutrition principles throughout the human life cycle. Application to today's food and eating trends plus learning to assess for reliable nutrition information are emphasized.

Students explore their options for life after high school and implement plans to achieve their goals. They identify their aptitudes, skills, and preferences, and explore a wide range of potential careers. They investigate the training and education required for the career of their choice, and create a plan to be sure that their work in high school is preparing them for the next step. They also receive practical experience in essential skills such as searching and applying for college, securing financial aid, writing a resume and cover letter, and interviewing for a job.

Students learn essential academic skills within the context of their learning style, individual learning environment, and long-term goals. This course helps students develop habits for more successful reading, writing, studying, communication, collaboration, time management, and concentration. It also provides insights into how the brain works when they are learning, and ways to maximize its potential.

This is the first semester of a three semester course. The course intends to develop the critical knowledge, skills, and behaviors that entry-level medical assistants need to succeed. Feature topics healthcare roles and responsibilities, medical law and ethics, professional communications, anatomy and physiology of the human body, business communications, patient record keeping, medical insurance and coding, billing and payment, banking and accounting procedures, preparing for clinical procedures, assisting with examinations, and laboratory procedures. The course includes the latest information on nutrition, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and ICD-10, and content is aligned and mapped to current ABHES standards and newly approved 2015 CAAHEP standards.

This is the second semester of a three semester course. The course continues to develop the critical knowledge, skills, and behaviors that entry-level medical assistants need to succeed. Feature topics healthcare roles and responsibilities, medical law and ethics, professional communications, anatomy and physiology of the human body, business communications, patient record keeping, medical insurance and coding, billing and payment, banking and accounting procedures, preparing for clinical procedures, assisting with examinations, and laboratory procedures. The course includes the latest information on nutrition, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and ICD-10, and content is aligned and mapped to current ABHES standards and newly approved 2015 CAAHEP standards.

This is the third semester of a three semester course. The course continues to develop the critical knowledge, skills, and behaviors that entry-level medical assistants need to succeed. Feature topics healthcare roles and responsibilities, medical law and ethics, professional communications, anatomy and physiology of the human body, business communications, patient record keeping, medical insurance and coding, billing and payment, banking and accounting procedures, preparing for clinical procedures, assisting with examinations, and laboratory procedures. The course includes the latest information on nutrition, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and ICD-10, and content is aligned and mapped to current ABHES standards and newly approved 2015 CAAHEP standards.

Do you dream of owning your own business someday, or working for a company in a leadership position? Wherever your path may lead you, having the essential knowledge of business types, requirements to start a business, understanding of finances, business law, marketing, sales, customer service, and more, will ensure you’re on the path to success. Let’s explore your passion for business in this course!