Course Information
2026-2027 Academic Year
HU10 Foundations of Health Science
| Course Code | HU10 |
| Course Title | Foundations of Health Science |
| Course Description | Explore medical history from the primitive era to the 21st century. Understand mathematics used in healthcare, medical terminology, and abbreviations. Initiate learning about healthcare professions through career exploration. Gain knowledge and skills for careers in the Healthcare and Human Services Career Cluster. |
| Cluster Grouping | Caring for Communities |
| Career Cluster | Healthcare and Human Services (HCHS) |
| Course Lead Consultant | Alisha Gillie alisha.gillie@dpi.nc.gov |
| Course Status | Standard |
| Course Type | Developed |
| POL (Proof of Learning) | CTE State Assessment |
| Credential as POL | N/A |
| Curriculum Date | Summer 2025 |
| Hours of Instruction | 135-150 |
| Recommended Maximum Enrollment | 30 |
| Course Credit | 1 |
| Inherently Honors | No |
| Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement | No |
| Math Option Credit | No |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Cluster Grouping(s) | Caring for Communities |
| Career Cluster(s) | Healthcare and Human Services (HCHS) |
| Pathway Level(s) | Biomedical Technology (BTCP) - Supplemental TechnicalHealthcare Professional (HPCP) - Supplemental Technical |
| Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s) | N/A |
| CTSO(s)(Career and Technical Student Organization) | HOSA - Future Health Professionals |
| SOC Code(s)(Standard Occupational Classification Code) | Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians (29-2031)Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (29-2032)Healthcare Support Workers, All Other (31-9099)Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (29-2034)Social and Human Service Assistants (21-1093) |
