2. An Introduction to Advanced Health

3. An Overview of Advanced Health The purpose of this course is to provide information and instruction on major health concepts, issues, and careers for those students who are interested in the health and medical professions

4. The Main Objectives of Advanced Health Students must apply, connect, and understand the major health concepts, diseases, and issues in their lives. Students will be given information on the various diseases and health issues, as well as on the health and medical careers.

5. Course Content The Human Body Genetics The Aging Body PreventionRehabilitation Death and Dying Nutrition Vessel Disorders Disorders of Nutrition and Metabolism DrugsImmunologyDisease Sexually Transmitted Diseases Biology of HIV/AIDS Cancer Heart and Blood Disorders

6. Course Content Current events in health and medicine Field trips to a local hospital or medical school Guest speakers from the health professions Medical terminology Pre-health guidance Projects on health careers and diseases/disorders Reading comprehension on major health and medical topics Symbol identification

7. Skills to be Emphasized in the Advanced Health Course The following skills will be emphasized in this course: The following skills will be emphasized in this course: Application of content to the students’ daily lives Application of skills via class activities and discussions Health promotion Interpretation Processing basic skills and critical thinking skills Reading comprehension Vocabulary

8. Advanced Health Club For any student who is interested in both science, health, and medicine, they may want to join the Advanced Health Club!

9. Advanced Health Club This extracurricular club is for those students in grades 9 through 12 who want to pursue a career in the health and medical professions

10. Advanced Health Club In addition, club members partake in various service projects that benefit the worldwide community

11. Advanced Health Club Activities include the following: Club meetings Guest speaker presentations Visits to local hospitals and medical schools NBC 6 & Telemundo Caravan of Joy Christmas Toy Drive Fight Cancer Project Juvenile Diabetes Walk MS Walk World AIDS Day Fundraiser