Health Science Pathway

  • Healthcare Sciences and Sports Medicine logos Health Science orients students to careers that promote health, wellness, and diagnosis as well as treat injuries and diseases. Some of the careers involve working directly with people, while others involve research into diseases. Work locations are varied and may be in hospitals, medical or dental offices or labs, sports arenas, medivac units, or within the community.

    Your Options

    • Non-Transfer Two-Year program available at Olathe Advanced Technical Center (Healthcare Science)
    • Transfer program available at Olathe North High School (Sports Med Academy)

    Learn about the Sports Medicine & Exercise Science Academy at Olathe North High School through the 21st Century Academy website

Career Opportunities

    • Athletic Trainer
    • Registered Nurse
    • Physician
    • Paramedic
    • Pharmacist
    • Geneticist
    • Biochemist

Sequence of Courses

Course Title Program/Academy Grade Level Pathway Level Credit
Biology 9-12 Introcutory 1.0
Chemistry 10-12 Introductory 1.0
Healthcare Sciences I: Introduction to Healthcare OATC 9-12 Introductory 0.5
Anatomy & Physiology 11-12 Technical 1.0
AP Biology 11-12 Technical 1.0
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers OATC 12 Technical 0.5
Care of Athletes 21st Century: Sports Medicine & Exercise Science 10-11 Technical 1.0
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) OATC 12 Technical 1.5
Emergency Medical Specialties (EMS): Healthcare Standards for EMS OATC 12 Technical 0.5
Fundamentals of EMS OATC 12 Technical 0.5
Healthcare Sciences I: Medical Terminology OATC: CNA 11-12 Technical 0.5
Healthcare Sciences II: Health Information Technology OATC 12 Technical 1.0
Nutrition & Wellness 9-12 Technical 0.5
Sports Medicine I 21st Century: Sports Medicine & Exercise Science 9-10 Technical 1.0
Healthcare Sciences I: Certified Nurse Assistant-CNA OATC 12 Application 1.0
Healthcare Sciences II: Home Health Aide OATC 12 Application 0.5
Healthcare Sciences II: Pharmacy Technician OATC 12 Application 1.0
Healthcare Sciences II: Phlebotomy Technician OATC 12 Application 0.5
Healthcare Workplace Experience OATC 12 Application 1.0
Sports Medicine II 21st Century: Sports Medicine & Exercise Science 11-12 Application 1.0
Sports Medicine Senior Capstone 21st Century: Sports Medicine & Exercise Science 12 Application 1.0
Sports Medicine Senior Capstone - BLOCK 21st Century: Sports medicine & Exercise Science 12 Application 1.0

Credit Info - Health Science

  • To be considered a CTE Completer in the pathway, students must complete 3.0 credits within the course sequence and earn an industry recognized, comprehensive certification or pass a third-party, end-of-pathway assessment. At least 2.0 of the required 3.0 required credits must be a combination of technical and application level courses.

    Offered at: Olathe East, Olathe North (21st Century Sports Medicine Academy), Olathe Northwest, Olathe South, Olathe West, Olathe Advanced Technical Center

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