Carroll County Area Technology Center
Master Schedule
2015-2016
Allied Health—Kristy Beatty
Period
Fall Sem-Q1, Q2
Spring Sem-Q3, Q4
1
Planning
Planning
2
3
4
5
6
Principles of Health Science
110170111P202
Q1 Q2
Period 2
— 1 CR
Emergency
Procedures for
Healthcare
Professionals
110170141P202
Q3
Period 2
— 1/2 CR
Medical
Terminology II
110170132P201
Q4
Period 2
— 1/2 CR
AHS 115 3 DC
HRS.
AHS 105 3 DC HRS.
Health & Wellness for CTE Credit
110170172P404 Q ALL --1 CR
AHS 115 3 DC HRS.
Allied Health Core Skills
110170501P505
Q1 Q2
Period 5
— 1 CR
Medical
Medical Math
110170169P502 Terminology II
110170132P502
Q3
Q4
Period 5
Period 5
— ½ CR
— ½ CR
Holistic Health
110170168P707
Q ALL Period 7 — 1 CR
7
Body Structures and Functions
110170167P107
Q ALL Period 7 — 1 CR
Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic
services, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology
research and development.
Career Pathways:
Allied Health CIP Code: 51-0000.01

Emergency Procedures for Healthcare Professionals—This course will focus on
potential emergency situations. It is designed to promote an understanding of standard
precautions necessary for personal and professional health maintenance and infection
control. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will demonstrate the
necessary skills in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR) and will be given
the opportunity to take the completion examination as outlined by the sponsoring agency.

Medical Terminology II—A course designed to develop a working knowledge of
language in all health science major areas. Students acquire word-building skills by
learning prefixes, suffixes, roots and abbreviations. Students will learn correct
pronunciation, spelling and application rules. By relating terms to body systems, students
identify proper use of words in a medical environment. Knowledge of medical terminology
enhances the student’s ability to successfully secure employment or pursue advanced
education in health care.

Principles of Health Science—Principles of Health Science is an orientation and
foundation for occupations and functions in any health care profession. The course
includes broad healthcare core standards that specify the knowledge and skills needed by
the vast majority of healthcare workers. The course focuses on exploring health career
options, history of health care, ethical and legal responsibilities, leadership development,
safety concepts, health care systems and processes and basic health care industry skills.
This introductory course may be a prerequisite for additional courses in the Health
Science program.

Allied Health Core Skills—Allied Health Core Skills is designed to provide knowledge,
concepts and psychomotor skills necessary for gainful employment as an entry-level
health care worker. Assisting students in selecting a career major, classroom instruction
and educational objectives are combined with learning experiences and observations and
clinical rotations. This course is designed for students not enrolled in the Medicaid Nurse
Aide program and who have completed Principles of Health Science and Emergency
Procedures.

Special Topics In Allied Health— Special Topics in Allied Health is an expanded course
offering the study of current world health related issues. Topics may vary at the discretion
of the instructor Internship: Allied Health—
Pharmacy Technician CIP Code: (We are not offering this pathway this year.)

Emergency Procedures for Healthcare Professionals—This course will focus on
potential emergency situations. It is designed to promote an understanding of standard
precautions necessary for personal and professional health maintenance and infection
control. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will demonstrate the
necessary skills in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation CPR) and will be given
the opportunity to take the completion examination as outlined by the sponsoring agency.



Medical Terminology I—A course designed to develop a working knowledge of language in all health science major areas. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots and
abbreviations. Students will learn correct pronunciation, spelling and application rules. By relating terms to body systems, students identify proper use of words in a medical environment. Knowledge of
medical terminology enhances the student’s ability to successfully secure employment or pursue advanced education in health care.
Principles of Health Science—Principles of Health Science is an orientation and foundation for occupations and functions in any health care profession. The course includes broad healthcare core
standards that specify the knowledge and skills needed by the vast majority of healthcare workers. The course focuses on exploring health career options, history of health care, ethical and legal
responsibilities, leadership development, safety concepts, health care systems and processes and basic health care industry skills. This introductory course may be a prerequisite for additional courses in the
Health Science program.
Pharmacy Tech Internship— This course must be completed in conjunction with the PLTW Biomedical Innovations (BI) course during the student’s senior year. This internship is completed as an
independent study course in addition to the BI requirements and in place of Optional Problem 8. Material covered will include: Orientation, Federal Law, Medication Review, Aseptic Techniques, Calculations,
and Pharmacy Operations. It is suggested that students complete and document at least 5-10 hours of observation and/ or interview with a pharmacist or pharmacy technician. Upon completion of this
internship, students are eligible to take the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board examination in order to obtain national certification. This internship requires supervised on-the-job work experience
related to the students' education objectives in the area of Pharmacy Technician. Students participating in the internship do not receive compensation.
Phlebotomy Technician CIP Code: 51.1009 Intern: 110170587P501 Q3 Q4 Periods 5, 6, 7

Emergency Procedures for Healthcare Professionals—This course will focus on potential emergency situations. It is designed to promote an understanding of standard precautions necessary for
personal and professional health maintenance and infection control. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will demonstrate the necessary skills in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation CPR) and will be given the opportunity to take the completion examination as outlined by the sponsoring agency.

Medical Terminology I—A course designed to develop a working knowledge of language in all health science major areas. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots and
abbreviations. Students will learn correct pronunciation, spelling and application rules. By relating terms to body systems, students identify proper use of words in a medical environment. Knowledge of
medical terminology enhances the student’s ability to successfully
secure employment or pursue advanced education in health care.

Principles of Health Science—Principles of Health Science is an orientation and foundation for occupations and functions in any health care profession. The course includes broad healthcare core
standards that specify the knowledge and skills needed by the vast majority of healthcare workers. The course focuses on exploring health career options, history of health care, ethical and legal
responsibilities, leadership development, safety concepts, health care systems and processes and basic health care industry skills. This introductory course may be a prerequisite for additional courses in the
Health Science program.

Medical Lab Aide Internship (Phlebotomist) (110170567P501) —The internship provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the students' education objectives in the area of Medical
Laboratory Aide/Phlebotomist. Students participating in internship for CTE courses provide supervised work-site experience for high school students who are enrolled in a capstone course associated with
their identified career pathway. Internship experiences consist of a combination of classroom instruction and field experiences. A student receiving pay for an intern experience is one who is participating in
an experience that lasts a trimester/semester or longer and has an established employee-employer relationship. A non-paid internship affects those students who participate on a short-term basis
(trimester/semester or less).
Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG) Technician CIP Code: 51.0902 (We are not offering this pathway this year.)

Emergency Procedures for Healthcare Professionals—This course will focus on potential emergency situations. It is designed to promote an understanding of standard precautions necessary for
personal and professional health maintenance and infection control. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will demonstrate the necessary skills in First Aid and Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation CPR) and will be given the opportunity to take the completion examination as outlined by the sponsoring agency.

Medical Terminology I—A course designed to develop a working knowledge of language in all health science major areas. Students acquire word-building skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots and
abbreviations. Students will learn correct pronunciation, spelling and application rules. By relating terms to body systems, students identify proper use of words in a medical environment. Knowledge of
medical terminology enhances the student’s ability to successfully
secure employment or pursue advanced education in health care.

Principles of Health Science—Principles of Health Science is an orientation and foundation for occupations and functions in any health care profession. The course includes broad healthcare core
standards that specify the knowledge and skills needed by the vast majority of healthcare workers. The course focuses on exploring health career options, history of health care, ethical and legal
responsibilities, leadership development, safety concepts, health care systems and processes and basic health care industry skills. This introductory course may be a prerequisite for additional courses in the
Health Science program.

EKG Internship/Allied Health Internship— (110170555P501) Material covered will include: Anatomy and Electrophysiology of the Heart, The Electrocardiogram; Heart Rate; Regularity; P Waves; QRS
Complexes; PR Intervals; Sinus Node Dysrhythmias; Atrial Dysrhythmias; Junctional Dysrhythmias; Ventricular Dysrhythmias; AV Heart Blocks; Electrical Axis; Hypertrophy, Bundle Branch Block, and Preexcitation; Myocardial Ischemia and Infarction; and Other Cardiac Conditions and the ECG . Students will also be required to document and complete 10 live EKG’s under the supervision of the teacher or a
health professional. Upon completion of this internship, students are eligible to take the EKG Technician Certification examination in order to obtain national certification. This internship requires supervised
on-the-job work experience related to the students' education objectives in the area of EKG Technician. Students participating in the internship do not receive compensation.
Electives:
 Cooperative Learning I (Pre-Nursing)— (170601) Cooperative Education provides supervised on-the-job work experience related to the student's Pre-Nursing career pathway.
Students participating in the Cooperative Education program receive compensation for their work.
Possible Industry Certifications:

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Certified Pharmacy Technician

Certified EKG Technician
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KOSSA-Allied Health
JCTC Dual Credit Information:
Students can receive dual or articulated credit at Carroll Co. ATC. The college credits apply to programs at Jefferson or any KCTCS college, and transfer to all Kentucky
public college and universities, giving students a head start on their college careers. Dual Credit reduces the cost of college by waiving tuition in exchange for the enrollment
service charge of $50.00 per semester (up to 6 credit hours). Students save hundreds of dollars in tuition by taking advantage of this opportunity.
*Health Occupations students must complete a portfolio in order to receive articulated credit.
Possible Careers: Radiologist, X-ray Technician, Dental Hygienist, Pharmacist, Doctor, Respiratory Therapist, Physical Therapist, Optometrist.
For more information about the
Carroll Co. ATC Allied Health Program
contact:
Kristie Beatty, Allied Health Instructor
1704 Highland Avenue
Carrollton, KY 41008
502.732.4479
kristie.beatty@carroll.kyschools.us
Revised 07-29-2015