Health Science Education (9-10)

• Prerequisite: None

This course is an introduction to broad standards that serve as a foundation for health care occupations and functions.  Academic units include medical terminology, medical math, healthcare communications systems, legal responsibilities, ethics, teamwork, CPR, First Aid, and safety practices.

Honors Anatomy and Physiology (10-12)

• Prerequisite: Level 1 of Diagnostics Pathway

•  B or greater in Biology  and Chemistry

• Industry Credential Opportunity:  OSHA 10 General Industry

Honors Anatomy and Physiology is an upper level course designed to develop an understanding of the structures and functions of the human body, while relating those to knowledge and skills associated with pathophysiology. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to apply the gross anatomy from earlier courses to a deeper understanding of all body systems; identify the organs and structures of the support and movement systems, relate the structure and function of the communication, control, and integration system, and demonstrate a professional, working understanding of the transportation, respiration, excretory, and reproduction systems. This course may be taken for a lab science credit or a CTE focus area credit. 

Honors Diagnostic Medicine (10-12)

• Prerequisite: Levels 1-2 of Diagnostics Pathway

Diagnostic Medicine creates a picture of an individual’s health status at a single point in time.  This could include the following career areas: audiology, cardiology, imaging, medical laboratory, radiography, nuclear medicine, stereotactic radiosurgery, cytotechnology, clinical laboratory technology, pathology, medical physician, histotechnology. This is an honors course, therefore students should expect assigned readings and projects outside of class. Upon completion of the course, a student may petition to enroll in the Clinical Internship. 

Honors Clinical Internship (11-12)

• Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Level 1-3 of Diagnostics Pathway

• Enrollment: By Application Only (qualifying applicants will be notified after review and selection) / Repeatable

• Required reading: Every Patient Tells a Story

The Clinical Internship class includes a variety of knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful healthcare worker. This course is provided for each health science teacher to design experiences in a healthcare facility in order to meet the needs of the community. Students may petition to enroll in an internship in a hospital, rehabilitation center, medical office, veterinary clinic, dental office, pharmacy, or other healthcare facility (the placement will be determined by the student’s individual program of study). This course may be repeated for additional credits.

Health Science Education (9-10)

• Prerequisite: None

This course is an introduction to broad standards that serve as a foundation for health care occupations and functions.  Academic unit include medical terminology, medical math, healthcare communications systems, legal responsibilities, ethics, teamwork, CPR, First Aid, and safety practices. 

Honors Anatomy and Physiology (10-12)

• Prerequisite: Level 1 of Nursing Pathway

• B or greater in Biology  and Chemistry

• Industry Credential Opportunity:  OSHA 10 General Industry

Honors Anatomy and Physiology is an upper level course designed to develop an understanding of the structures and functions of the human body, while relating those to knowledge and skills associated with pathophysiology. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to apply the gross anatomy from earlier courses to a deeper understanding of all body systems; identify the organs and structures of the support and movement systems, relate the structure and function of the communication, control, and integration system, and demonstrate a professional, working understanding of the transportation, respiration, excretory, and reproduction systems. This course may be taken for a lab science cr

edit or a CTE focus area credit. 

Honors Medical Therapeutics (10-12)

• Prerequisite: Levels 1 and 2 of the Nursing Services Pathway

This course provides the knowledge and skills to maintain or change the health status of an individual over time.  This could include such career areas as dentistry, dietetics, medical assistance, home health, nursing, pharmacy, psychiatry, psychology, veterinary science, gerontology, medical practice owner, and attorney for health care. This is an honors course, therefore students should expect assigned readings and projects outside of class.  Upon completion of this course, a student may petition to enroll in the Clinical Internship Program and/or Nursing Education Program. 

Nutrition Science and Diet Therapy

• Prerequisite: Level 1-2 of Therapeutics Services Pathway

Nutrition Science and Diet Therapy is an applied knowledge course in nutrition for students interested in the role of nutrition in health and disease.  Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to develop a nutrition care plan as part of the overall health care process, use methods for analyzing the nutritional health of a community, and understand the relationship of diet and nutrition to specific diseases. The course places emphasis on the role of diet as a contributor to disease and its role in the prevention and treatment of disease. Artifacts will be created for inclusion in a portfolio, which will continue to build throughout the program of study.   

Honors Clinical Internship (11-12)

• Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Level 1-3 of NursingPathway

• Enrollment: By Application Only (qualifying applicants will be notified after review and selection)

• Required reading: Every Patient Tells a Story 

The Clinical Internship class includes a variety of knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful healthcare worker. This course is provided for each health science teacher to design experiences in a healthcare facility in order to meet the needs of the community. Students may petition to enroll in an internship in a hospital, rehabilitation center, medical office, veterinary clinic, dental office, pharmacy, or other healthcare facility (the placement will be determined by the student’s individual program of study). This course may be repeated for additional credits.

Health Science Education (9-10)

• Prerequisite: None

This course is an introduction to broad standards that serve as a foundation for health care occupations and functions.  Academic units include medical terminology, medical math, healthcare communications systems, legal responsibilities, ethics, teamwork, CPR, First Aid, and safety practices. 

Honors Anatomy and Physiology (10-12)

• Prerequisite: Level 1 of Nursing Pathway

• B or greater in Biology  and Chemistry

• Industry Credential Opportunity:  OSHA 10 General Industry

Honors Anatomy and Physiology is an upper level course designed to develop an understanding of the structures and functions of the human body, while relating those to knowledge and skills associated with pathophysiology. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to apply the gross anatomy from earlier courses to a deeper understanding of all body systems; identify the organs and structures of the support and movement systems, relate the structure and function of the communication, control, and integration system, and demonstrate a professional, working understanding of the transportation, respiration, excretory, and reproduction systems. This course may be taken for a lab science credit or a CTE focus area credit. 

Honors Medical Therapeutics (10-12)

• Prerequisite: Levels 1-2 of the Nursing Services Pathway

This course provides the knowledge and skills to maintain or change the health status of an individual over time.  This could include such career areas as dentistry, dietetics, medical assistance, home health, nursing, pharmacy, psychiatry, psychology, veterinary science, gerontology, medical practice owner, and attorney for health care. This is an honors course, therefore students should expect assigned readings and projects outside of class.  Upon completion of this course, a student may petition to enroll in the Clinical Internship Program and/or Nursing Education Program. 

Honors Clinical Internship (11-12)

• Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Level 1-3 of Nursing Pathway

• Enrollment: By Application Only (qualifying applicants will be notified after review and selection) /Repeatable

• Required reading: Every Patient Tells a Story 

The Clinical Internship class includes a variety of knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful healthcare worker. This course is provided for each health science teacher to design experiences in a healthcare facility in order to meet the needs of the community. Students may petition to enroll in an internship in a hospital, rehabilitation center, medical office, veterinary clinic, dental office, pharmacy, or other healthcare facility (the placement will be determined by the student’s individual program of study). 

Nursing Education (11-12)

• Prerequisites: Level 1-3 in the Nursing Pathway 

• Teacher recommendation

• Industry Credential Opportunity: Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) 

Nursing Education is a capstone course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in the field of nursing. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to implement communication and interpersonal skills, maintain residents’ rights and independence, provide care safely, prevent emergency situations, prevent infection control, and perform the skills required of a nursing assistant. Prior to beginning work at a clinical site, students must be certified in Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and deemed competent in basic first aid, body mechanics, Standard Precaution guidelines and confidentiality.Our school has a Nursing Education Program of study in which we pursue credential as a Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT). What’s the difference between a CPCT and a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant)?  To clarify, CNAs, or certified nursing assistants, are trained in programs approved by the state, and their credential is monitored by the Tennessee Department of Health. Most often, CNAs are employed in Long-Term Care Facilities, but some may be employed in hospitals or by home health agencies. CNAs provide bedside and personal care for patients, but they do not draw blood or perform ECGs.  By federal regulation, CPCTs, or certified patient care technicians, are NOT allowed to work in Long-Term Care Facilities and are most often employed in hospitals or by home health agencies. As do CNAs, CPCTs provide bedside and personal care, but they may also be assigned to draw blood or perform an ECG based on their facilities’ protocols.

TCAT -Harriman:  Pre Practical Nursing Program 1-4  (12)

• Prerequisites: Level 1-3 in the Nursing Pathway 

• Teacher recommendation

Earn postsecondary credits while in high school. Become familiar with postsecondary rigor and expectations Develop confidence and skills for success in postsecondary learning Make informed postsecondary and career decisions Decrease the time and cost of completing a certificate or diploma The purpose of the Pre-Practical Nursing Pathway is to establish this early postsecondary opportunity (EPSO) for the purpose of providing eligible high school students the opportunity to earn both college and high school graduation credits simultaneously upon successful completion of qualified courses/program. 

Participating in EPSOs allow students to: 

• Earn postsecondary credits while in high school 

• Become familiar with postsecondary rigor and expectations 

• Develop confidence and skills for success in postsecondary learning

• Make informed postsecondary and career decisions 

• Decrease the time and cost of completing a certificate or diploma

CLICK HERE for more information about the PN Program at TCAT-Harriman.

Health Science Education (9-10)

• Prerequisite: None

This course is an introduction to broad standards that serve as a foundation for health care occupations and functions.  Academic units include medical terminology, medical math, healthcare communications systems, legal responsibilities, ethics, teamwork, CPR, First Aid, and safety practices. 

Honors Anatomy and Physiology (10-12)

• Prerequisite: Level 1-2 of Emergency Services Pathway

• B or greater in Biology  and Chemistry

• Industry Credential Opportunity:  OSHA 10 General Industry

Honors Anatomy and Physiology is an upper level course designed to develop an understanding of the structures and functions of the human body, while relating those to knowledge and skills associated with pathophysiology. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to apply the gross anatomy from earlier courses to a deeper understanding of all body systems; identify the organs and structures of the support and movement systems, relate the structure and function of the communication, control, and integration system, and demonstrate a professional, working understanding of the transportation, respiration, excretory, and reproduction systems. This course may be taken for a lab science credit or a CTE focus area credit. 

Rehabilitation Careers  (10-12)   

• Prerequisite: Levels 1-2 in the Sport and Human Performance Pathway

Rehabilitation Careers is an applied course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in rehabilitation services. Upon completion of this course, a proficient student will be able to identify careers in rehabilitation services, recognize diseases, disorders or injuries related to rehabilitation services and correlate the related anatomy and physiology then develop a plan of treatment with appropriate modalities. 

Exercise Science (11-12)

• Prerequisite: Levels 1-3 of the Sport and Human Performance Pathway

Exercise Science is an applied course designed to prepare students to pursue careers in kinesiology and exercise physiology services. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to apply concepts of anatomy and physiology, physics, chemistry, bioenergetics, and kinesiology to specific exercise science contexts. Through these connections students will understand the importance that exercise, nutrition, and rehabilitation play in athletes or patients with debilitating or acute metabolic, orthopedic, neurological, psychological, and cardiovascular disorders. In addition, students have the opportunity to incorporate communication, goal setting, and information collection skills in their coursework in preparation for future success in the workplace. 

Honors Clinical Internship (11-12)

• Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Level 1-3 of Emergency Services Pathway

• Enrollment: By Application Only (qualifying applicants will be notified after review and selection) / Repeatable

• Required reading: Every Patient Tells a Story 

The Clinical Internship class includes a variety of knowledge and skills necessary to become a successful health care worker. This course is provided for each health science teacher to design experiences in a health care facility in order to meet the needs of the community. Students may petition to enroll in an internship in a hospital, rehabilitation center, medical office, veterinary clinic, dental office, pharmacy, or other health care facility (the placement will be determined by the student’s individual program of study). This course may be repeated for additional credits. 

Work-Based Learning: Sport and Human Performance Career Practicum

• Prerequisite: At least 2 course in the Sport and Human Performance pathway

• Enrollment: Students must complete an application which is located in the CTE building.

• Offered all blocks of the day

Work-Based Learning: Sport and Human Performance Career Practicum is a capstone course intended to provide students with opportunities to apply the skills and knowledge learned in previous Sport and Human Performance and general education courses within a professional work environment. The course allows students to earn high school credit for select models of work-based learning, which allow students to interact with industry professionals in order to extend and deepen classroom work and support the development of postsecondary and career readiness knowledge and skills.