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Health Sciences

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Instructor 

Katherine Gray, DVM
katherine.gray@ncsuvt.org
802-334-5469 x 3444

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Instructor 

Celine Champine, RN
celine.champine@ncsuvt.org
802-334-5469 x 3435

GRADES 10-12 | 120 MINUTES DAILY

A blue background with text outlining a 6 credit course, with 1.5 credits in science and 1.5 elective credits in year 1, and 3 credits in year 2.

CCV  AHS 1045 - Intro to Health Care 

3 credits

CCV BIO 1140 - Human Biology

3 credits

fulfills 1 NCUHS Science credit

VTSU PSY 2070 - Human Growth and Development: Lifespan Development Psychology 

3 credits

CCV AHS 1205 - Medical Terminology 

3 credits

  • ACT National Career Readiness Certificate
  • VT Licensed Nursing Assistant
  • American Heart Association 
  • BLS for Healthcare Providers
  • Heartsaver First Aid
  • American Red Cross 
  • Blood Borne Pathogens 
  • OSHA 10
  • GRADES 10-12 | 120 MINUTES DAILY

    A blue background with text outlining a 6 credit course, with 1.5 credits in science and 1.5 elective credits in year 1, and 3 credits in year 2.

  • CCV  AHS 1045 - Intro to Health Care 

    3 credits

    CCV BIO 1140 - Human Biology

    3 credits

    fulfills 1 NCUHS Science credit

    VTSU PSY 2070 - Human Growth and Development: Lifespan Development Psychology 

    3 credits

    CCV AHS 1205 - Medical Terminology 

    3 credits

    • ACT National Career Readiness Certificate
    • VT Licensed Nursing Assistant
    • American Heart Association 
    • BLS for Healthcare Providers
    • Heartsaver First Aid
    • American Red Cross 
    • Blood Borne Pathogens 
    • OSHA 10

Class Overview

Health Sciences I includes anatomy & physiology, human growth and development, infection control, legal responsibilities, medical terminology, job safety, employability skills, and much more related to the health care industry. A clinical component is included to provide practical experience in many health care areas including (but not limited to) nursing, physical therapy, radiology, respiratory therapy, dental care, nutrition, surgical services, veterinary science and other related areas. In Health Sciences II students continue to expand skills and career path options and choose between Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) or dual enrollment in the Human Growth and Development course; all students study Medical Terminology for optional dual enrollment credit.