Major Concepts/Content The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as a medical assistant in a doctor’s office. The content includes, but is not limited to communication, interpersonal and professional skills, appropriate scientific principles of microbiology, chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology integrated into skill development and clinical learning. The Health Course core must be successfully completed. PRE REQUISITE: This program is offered at McFatter Technical Center and Sheridan Technical Center and Sheridan and is available to selected seniors who successfully complete Health Science I and Health Science II. Recommendation of Health Occupations teacher is advised. Students must meet guidelines of School Board Policy 5107. Students must be enrolled for six consecutive hours per day. Magnet high school students attending McFatter Technical Center must complete the 90-hour CORE as part of all Health Science programs. SPECIAL NOTE: This course has been awarded an Honor Point designation. General Course Information: YES NO Other Graduation Requirement X VO Bright Futures (BF) Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) X Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) X Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) X 4 YR 24 CREDIT OPTION ONLY ** State University System (SUS) X ELECTIVE National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) X BCPS Course X “Core” Course Level -- 1=below grade level, 2= at grade level, 3= above grade level Industry Credential Eligible Weighted Quality Points State Honors (1 quality point) X BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) X Pre IB (1 quality point) X Pre AICE (1 quality X AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * X IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) X AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education) X (2 quality points) Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) X * Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point. ** For the 3-year, 18 credit option, requirements may differ. See your guidance counselor for more information. Course Medical Assisting 8 Course Number: H170503H 8 Credit: 1.00 Grade Level: 12
Major Concepts/Content The purpose of this program is to prepare students for employment as a medical assistant in a doctor’s office. The content includes, but is not limited to communication, interpersonal and professional skills, appropriate scientific principles of microbiology, chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology integrated into skill development and clinical learning. The Health Course core must be successfully completed. PRE REQUISITE: This program is offered at McFatter Technical Center and Sheridan Technical Center and Sheridan and is available to selected seniors who successfully complete Health Science I and Health Science II. Recommendation of Health Occupations teacher is advised. Students must meet guidelines of School Board Policy 5107. Students must be enrolled for six consecutive hours per day. Magnet high school students attending McFatter Technical Center must complete the 90-hour CORE as part of all Health Science programs. SPECIAL NOTE: This course has been awarded an Honor Point designation. General Course Information: YES NO Other Graduation Requirement X VO Bright Futures (BF) Florida Academic Scholar (FAS) X Florida Medallion Scholar (FMS) X Florida Gold Seal Vocational (FGSV) X 4 YR 24 CREDIT OPTION ONLY ** State University System (SUS) X ELECTIVE National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) X BCPS “Core” Course X Course Level 1=below grade level, 2= at grade level, 3= above grade level -- Industry Credential Eligible Weighted Quality Points State Honors (1 quality point) X BCPS Local Honors ONLY (1 quality point) X Pre IB (1 quality point) X Pre AICE (1 quality X AP (Advanced Placement) (2 quality points) * X IB (International Baccalaureate) (2 quality points) X AICE (Advanced International Certificate of Education) (2 quality points) X Technical Dual Enrollment (2 quality points) X * Must take AP exam; otherwise only 1 quality point. ** For the 3-year, 18 credit option, requirements may differ. See your guidance counselor for more information. Course Medical Assisting 8 Course Number: H170503H 8 Credit: 1.00 Grade Level: 12