Your Student s Head Start on Career Goals and College Aspirations

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1 Your Student s Head Start on Career Goals and College Aspirations HEALTH SCIENCE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PATHWAY NURSING The Destinations Therapeutic Services Pathway prepares students for careers in medical settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, pharmacies, and labs, and they can become certified in the area of Nursing. SAMPLE COURSE PROGRESSION Medical Assistant with Exam Prep 1 Medical Assistant with Exam Prep 2, 3 9TH 10TH 11TH 12TH Medical Nursing Assistant with Exam Prep Prep Possible Careers** Advanced Practical Nurse Certified Nurse Assistant Licensed Practical Nurse Medical Assistant Registered Nurse Some careers require a college education and other certifications that are not part of this program. Industry-Recognized Credentials The Destinations Nursing Program prepares students for the: National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Health Assisting Exam Certified Nursing Assistant Certification Success Beyond High School Graduates from the Destinations Nursing Program may pursue: Health and wellness administration certificate Associate s degree in health administration Bachelor s degree in nursing DID YOU KNOW?** NURSING ASSISTANTS $27,510/YR 11% JOB GROWTH REGISTERED NURSES $70,000/YR 15% JOB GROWTH *Program may be accelerated depending on student goals and abilities and course availability. **Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Website last modified date: Friday, April 13, 2018.

2 HEALTH SCIENCE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PATHWAY NURSING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BUSINESS AND HEALTHCARE EXPLORATIONS This course is designed as an exploration of two career clusters. Students will receive an introduction to these fields so they can better assess which pathway to pursue. In this course, students explore basic concepts in the broad areas of business and healthcare as well as career options in each area. In addition to studying concepts of entrepreneurship, accounting, and marketing, students explore these concepts on scales that range from a single person to nations. The second part of this course introduces students to the various disciplines within the health sciences, including toxicology, clinical medicine, and biotechnology. Students explore the importance of diagnostics and research in the identification and treatment of diseases. HEALTH SCIENCES 2 Challenging. Variable. Rewarding. These three words can be used to describe many careers in the health sciences. In this course, students will learn more about what it takes to be a successful health science professional, including how to communicate with patients. Students will explore the rights and responsibilities of both patients and health science professionals in patient care and learn more about how to promote wellness among patients and healthcare staff. Finally, students will learn more about safety in health science settings and the challenges and procedures of emergency care, infection control, and blood-borne pathogens. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 AND 2 These courses introduce the basics required for the study of the human body and how it functions. Students receive a general introduction to life functions, the terminology and phonetic pronunciations used to describe body parts and their locations, as well as an overall review of human development and body processes. This course also includes infection control and standard precautions, which emphasize the importance of maintaining health and safety in the healthcare work environment as well as highlighting the latest practices and protocols. NURSING ASSISTANT WITH EXAM PREP 1, 2, AND 3 These courses prepare nursing assistants to pursue careers in acute care, long-term care, and home health. Students learn key skills in patient handling and transfers, wound care, communication, safety, and record keeping. Students also learn about infection control, safety, culture, working with difficult patients, OSHA, communication, age-appropriate care, and legal considerations. Optional lab practicums and materials: Students who wish to complete optional lab practicums will need to arrange access to a standard clinical lab with common furniture, fixtures, tools, equipment, and disposable and consumable materials. All costs of optional lab practicums and materials are paid by the student. For a comprehensive list of equipment and materials, please contact a K12 instructor or representative. INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY This course is designed for the beginning healthcare student and simplifies the process of learning hundreds of complex medical terms. The course helps students understand specialties, pathology, diagnostic techniques, and treatment procedures. The course includes critical-thinking exercise scenarios that involve patients and pathology so students can apply their knowledge to the real world. CA-1610-F50 VISIT K12.COM/DESTINATIONS CALL

3 Your Student s Head Start on Career Goals and College Aspirations HEALTH SCIENCE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PATHWAY MEDICAL ASSISTING The Destinations Therapeutic Services Pathway prepares students for careers in medical settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, pharmacies, and labs, and they can become certified in the area of Medical Assisting. SAMPLE COURSE PROGRESSION Medical Assistant with Exam Prep 1 Medical Assistant with Exam Prep 2, 3 9TH 10TH 11TH 12TH Medical Nursing Assistant with with Exam Exam Prep Prep Possible Careers** Admitting Clerk Medical Assistant Medical Biller Medical Information Technologist Pharmacy Services Associate Some careers require a college education and other certifications that are not part of this program. Industry-Recognized Credentials The Destinations Medical Assisting Program prepares students for the: National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Medical Assisting Exam Certified Nursing Assistant Certification Success Beyond High School Graduates from the Destinations Medical Assisting Program may pursue: Electronic health records certificate Medical records certificate Associate s degree in health administration/electronic health records DID YOU KNOW?** PHLEBOTOMISTS $33,670/YR 25% JOB GROWTH MEDICAL ASSISTANTS $32,480/YR 29% JOB GROWTH *Program may be accelerated depending on student goals and abilities and course availability. **Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Website last modified date: Friday, April 13, 2018.

4 HEALTH SCIENCE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PATHWAY MEDICAL ASSISTING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BUSINESS AND HEALTHCARE EXPLORATIONS This course is designed as an exploration of two career clusters. Students will receive an introduction to these fields so they can better assess which pathway to pursue. In this course, students explore basic concepts in the broad areas of business and healthcare as well as career options in each area. In addition to studying concepts of entrepreneurship, accounting, and marketing, students explore these concepts on scales that range from a single person to nations. The second part of this course introduces students to the various disciplines within the health sciences, including toxicology, clinical medicine, and biotechnology. Students explore the importance of diagnostics and research in the identification and treatment of diseases. HEALTH SCIENCES 2 Challenging. Variable. Rewarding. These three words can be used to describe many careers in the health sciences. In this course, students will learn more about what it takes to be a successful health science professional, including how to communicate with patients. Students will explore the rights and responsibilities of both patients and health science professionals in patient care and learn more about how to promote wellness among patients and healthcare staff. Finally, you ll learn more about safety in health science settings and the challenges and procedures of emergency care, infection control, and blood-borne pathogens. INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY This course is designed for the beginning healthcare student and simplifies the process of learning hundreds of complex medical terms. The course helps students understand specialties, pathology, diagnostic techniques, and treatment procedures. The course includes critical-thinking exercise scenarios that involve patients and pathology so students can apply their knowledge to the real world. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 AND 2 These courses introduce the basics required for the study of the human body and how it functions. Students receive a general introduction to life functions, the terminology and phonetic pronunciations used to describe body parts and their locations, as well as an overall review of human development and body processes. This course also includes infection control and standard precautions, which emphasize the importance of maintaining health and safety in the healthcare work environment as well as highlighting the latest practices and protocols. MEDICAL ASSISTANT WITH EXAM PREP 1, 2, AND 3 These courses help students develop the knowledge base, skills, and behaviors that entry-level medical assistants need to succeed. Students are introduced to anatomy and physiology, diagnostic tests, diseases and disorders, treatments, and nutrition as well as personal growth topics such as professionalism, teamwork, and time management. They learn all the key functions of medical assistants such as business communications, patient record maintenance, medical insurance and coding, billing, clinical and laboratory procedures, and specialty examinations and procedures. Optional lab practicums and materials: Students who wish to complete optional lab practicums will need to arrange access to a standard clinical lab with common furniture, fixtures, tools, equipment, and disposable and consumable materials. All costs of optional lab practicums and materials are paid by the student. For a comprehensive list of equipment and materials, please contact a K12 instructor or representative. CA-1610-F49 VISIT K12.COM/DESTINATIONS CALL

5 Your Student s Head Start on Career Goals and College Aspirations HEALTH SCIENCE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PATHWAY PHARMACY TECHNICIAN The Destinations Therapeutic Services Pathway prepares students for careers in medical settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, pharmacies, and labs, and they can become certified in the area of Pharmacy Technician. SAMPLE COURSE PROGRESSION Pharmacy Technician with Exam Prep 1 Pharmacy Technician with Exam Prep 2, 3 9TH 10TH 11TH 12TH Pharmacy Nursing Technician Assistant with with Exam Exam Prep Prep Possible Careers** Pharmacy Technician Pharmacist Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Some careers require a college education and other certifications that are not part of this program. Industry-Recognized Credentials The Destinations Pharmacy Technician Program prepares students for the: National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Medical Assisting Exam Certified Nursing Assistant Certification Success Beyond High School Graduates from the Destinations Pharmacy Technician Program may pursue: Health and wellness administration certificate Associate s degree in health administration Bachelor's degree in pharmacy DID YOU KNOW?** PHARMACY TECHNICIANS $31,750/YR 12% JOB GROWTH PHARMACISTS $124,170/YR 6% JOB GROWTH *Program may be accelerated depending on student goals and abilities and course availability. **Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Website last modified date: Friday, April 13, 2018.

6 HEALTH SCIENCE THERAPEUTIC SERVICES PATHWAY PHARMACY TECHNICIAN COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BUSINESS AND HEALTHCARE EXPLORATIONS This course is designed as an exploration of two career clusters. Students will receive an introduction to these fields so they can better assess which pathway to pursue. In this course, students explore basic concepts in the broad areas of business and healthcare as well as career options in each area. In addition to studying concepts of entrepreneurship, accounting, and marketing, students explore these concepts on scales that range from a single person to nations. The second part of this course introduces students to the various disciplines within the health sciences, including toxicology, clinical medicine, and biotechnology. Students explore the importance of diagnostics and research in the identification and treatment of diseases. HEALTH SCIENCES 2 Challenging. Variable. Rewarding. These three words can be used to describe many careers in the health sciences. In this course, students will learn more about what it takes to be a successful health science professional, including how to communicate with patients. Students will explore the rights and responsibilities of both patients and health science professionals in patient care and learn more about how to promote wellness among patients and healthcare staff. Finally, students will learn more about safety in health science settings and the challenges and procedures of emergency care, infection control, and blood-borne pathogens. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 AND 2 These courses introduce the basics required for the study of the human body and how it functions. Students receive a general introduction to life functions, the terminology and phonetic pronunciations used to describe body parts and their locations, as well as an overall review of human development and body processes. This course also includes infection control and standard precautions, which emphasize the importance of maintaining health and safety in the healthcare work environment as well as highlighting the latest practices and protocols. PHARMACY ASSISTANT WITH EXAM PREP 1, 2, AND 3 These courses are still in development and are planned to be available in the school year. INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY This course is designed for the beginning healthcare student and simplifies the process of learning hundreds of complex medical terms. The course helps students understand specialties, pathology, diagnostic techniques, and treatment procedures. The course includes critical-thinking exercise scenarios that involve patients and pathology so students can apply their knowledge to the real world. CA-1610-F51 VISIT K12.COM/DESTINATIONS CALL

7 Your Student s Head Start on Career Goals and College Aspirations HEALTH SCIENCE HEALTH INFORMATICS PATHWAY MEDICAL BILLING The Destinations Health Informatics Pathway prepares students for careers in medical settings such as hospitals, mental health facilities, community health clinics, private offices, and surgery centers. Completion of the pathway prepares students to take the exam to be certified in Medical Billing. SAMPLE COURSE PROGRESSION Essentials of Health Information Management Medical Coding 1 Medical Coding 2 9TH 10TH 11TH 12TH Essentials of Health Information Management Medical Coding 1 Nursing Assistant Medical Coding 2 with Exam Prep Possible Careers** Medical Records Technician Health Information Technician Medical and Health Services Manager Some careers require a college education and other certifications that are not part of this program. Industry-Recognized Credentials The Destinations Medical Billing Program prepares students for the: American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate Certification Exam Success Beyond High School Graduates from the Destinations Medical Billing Program may pursue: Associate s degree in medical billing Bachelor s degree in health services management DID YOU KNOW?** MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIANS $39,180/YR 13% JOB GROWTH MEDICAL AND HEALTH SERVICES MANAGERS $98,350/YR 20% JOB GROWTH *Program may be accelerated depending on student goals and abilities and course availability. **Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Website last modified date: Friday, April 13, 2018.

8 HEALTH SCIENCE HEALTH INFORMATICS PATHWAY MEDICAL BILLING COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BUSINESS AND HEALTHCARE EXPLORATIONS This course is designed as an exploration of two career clusters. Students will get an introduction to these fields so that they can better assess which pathway to pursue. In this course, students explore basic concepts in the broad areas of business and health care as well as career options in each area. In addition to studying concepts of entrepreneurship, accounting, and marketing, students explore these concepts on scales that range from a single person to nations. The second part of this course introduces students to the various disciplines within the health sciences, including toxicology, clinical medicine, and biotechnology. Students explore the importance of diagnostics and research in the identification and treatment of diseases. HEALTH SCIENCES 2 Challenging. Variable. Rewarding. These three words can be used to describe many careers in the health sciences. In this course, you will learn more about what it takes to be a successful health science professional, including how to communicate with patients. You ll explore the rights and responsibilities of both patients and health science professionals in patient care and learn more about how to promote wellness among patients and health care staffs. Finally, you ll learn more about safety in health science settings and the challenges and procedures of emergency care, infection control, and blood-borne pathogens. INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY This course is designed for the beginning healthcare student and simplifies the process of learning hundreds of complex medical terms. The course helps students understand specialties, pathology, diagnostic techniques, and treatment procedures. The course includes critical thinking exercise scenarios that involve patients and pathology so students can apply their knowledge to the real world. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 This is the first semester of a two semester course. The course provides a thorough introduction to the basics required for the study of the human body and how it functions. This course walks students step by step from a general introduction to life functions, the terminology, and phonetic pronunciations used to describe body parts and their locations, to an overall review of human development and body processes. In addition, diseases and disorders are integrated throughout the course to link physiology with anatomy. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2 This is the second semester of a two semester course. The course continues to provide a thorough introduction to the basics required for the study of the human body and how it functions. This course walks students step by step from a general introduction to life functions, the terminology, and phonetic pronunciations used to describe body parts and their locations, to an overall review of human development and body processes. In addition, diseases and disorders are integrated throughout the course to link physiology with anatomy. ESSENTIALS OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT This course introduces the concepts of health information technology and management. In the age of the Electronic Health Record (EHR), staying on top of the latest trends in technology and federal legislation is a must for today's health care professional. This course covers the latest CAHIIM domains and standards, and includes coverage of e-him, EHRs, data integrity and security, ICD-10-CM implementation, and HIPAA. MEDICAL CODING 1 This course addresses the latest updates in medical coding. Topics include ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding sets, conventions, and guidelines. The course begins with diagnosis coding, then provides more in-depth instruction on coding procedures and services. There is coverage of both ICD-10 code sets and of inpatient and outpatient coding. Exercises, case studies, and checklists help prepare students for earning coding credentials. MEDICAL CODING 2 This is the second semester of Medical Coding. This course addresses the latest updates in medical coding. Topics include ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding sets, conventions, and guidelines. The course begins with diagnosis coding, then provides more in-depth instruction on coding procedures and services. There is coverage of both ICD-10 code sets and of inpatient and outpatient coding. Exercises, case studies, and checklists help prepare students for earning coding credentials. CA-1610-F49 VISIT K12.COM/DESTINATIONS CALL

9 Your Student s Head Start on Career Goals and College Aspirations HEALTH SCIENCE HEALTH INFORMATICS PATHWAY MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION The Destinations Health Informatics Pathway prepares students for careers in medical settings such as hospitals, mental health facilities, community health clinics, private offices, and surgery centers. Completion of the pathway prepares students to take the exam to be certified in Medical Transcription. SAMPLE COURSE PROGRESSION Essentials of Health Information Management Medical Transcription 1 Medical Transcription 2 9TH 10TH 11TH 12TH Essentials of Health Information Management Medical Nursing Transcription Assistant 1 Medical with Exam Transcription Prep 2 Possible Careers** Medical Transcriptionist Medical Assistant Some careers require a college education and other certifications that are not part of this program. Industry-Recognized Credentials The Destinations Medical Transcription Program prepares students for the: Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity (AHNI) Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) Exam Success Beyond High School Graduates from the Destinations Medical Transcription Program may pursue: Associate s degree in medical billing Bachelor s degree in health services management DID YOU KNOW?** MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS $35,250/YR OVER 50,000 U.S. JOBS AS OF 2016 MEDICAL ASSISTANTS $32,480/YR 29% JOB GROWTH *Program may be accelerated depending on student goals and abilities and course availability. **Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Website last modified date: Friday, April 13, 2018.

10 HEALTH SCIENCE HEALTH INFORMATICS PATHWAY MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION COURSE DESCRIPTIONS BUSINESS AND HEALTHCARE EXPLORATIONS This course is designed as an exploration of two career clusters. Students will get an introduction to these fields so that they can better assess which pathway to pursue. In this course, students explore basic concepts in the broad areas of business and health care as well as career options in each area. In addition to studying concepts of entrepreneurship, accounting, and marketing, students explore these concepts on scales that range from a single person to nations. The second part of this course introduces students to the various disciplines within the health sciences, including toxicology, clinical medicine, and biotechnology. Students explore the importance of diagnostics and research in the identification and treatment of diseases. HEALTH SCIENCES 2 Challenging. Variable. Rewarding. These three words can be used to describe many careers in the health sciences. In this course, you will learn more about what it takes to be a successful health science professional, including how to communicate with patients. You ll explore the rights and responsibilities of both patients and health science professionals in patient care and learn more about how to promote wellness among patients and health care staffs. Finally, you ll learn more about safety in health science settings and the challenges and procedures of emergency care, infection control, and blood-borne pathogens. INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY This course is designed for the beginning healthcare student and simplifies the process of learning hundreds of complex medical terms. The course helps students understand specialties, pathology, diagnostic techniques, and treatment procedures. The course includes critical thinking exercise scenarios that involve patients and pathology so students can apply their knowledge to the real world. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1 This is the first semester of a two semester course. The course provides a thorough introduction to the basics required for the study of the human body and how it functions. This course walks students step by step from a general introduction to life functions, the terminology, and phonetic pronunciations used to describe body parts and their locations, to an overall review of human development and body processes. In addition, diseases and disorders are integrated throughout the course to link physiology with anatomy. ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 2 This is the second semester of a two semester course. The course continues to provide a thorough introduction to the basics required for the study of the human body and how it functions. This course walks students step by step from a general introduction to life functions, the terminology, and phonetic pronunciations used to describe body parts and their locations, to an overall review of human development and body processes. In addition, diseases and disorders are integrated throughout the course to link physiology with anatomy. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION 1 Using a simulation approach, students gain a working knowledge of the medical reports most commonly used in both inpatient and outpatient care settings. Students transcribe real medical reports including comprehensive inpatient and outpatient case studies and clinical records. The course covers proper formatting, grammar, and style in accordance with AHDI s Book of Style. MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION 2 This is the second semester of Medical Transcription. The course continues using a simulation approach so students gain a working knowledge of the medical reports most commonly used in both inpatient and outpatient care settings. Students transcribe real medical reports including comprehensive inpatient and outpatient case studies and clinical records. The course covers proper formatting, grammar, and style in accordance with AHDI s Book of Style. ESSENTIALS OF HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT This course introduces the concepts of health information technology and management. In the age of the Electronic Health Record (EHR), staying on top of the latest trends in technology and federal legislation is a must for today's health care professional. This course covers the latest CAHIIM domains and standards, and includes coverage of e-him, EHRs, data integrity and security, ICD-10-CM implementation, and HIPAA. CA-1610-F49 VISIT K12.COM/DESTINATIONS CALL