Course Information
2026-2027 Academic Year
HU42 Health Science II
| Course Code | HU42 |
| Course Title | Health Science II |
| Course Description | Understand the healthcare industry, including employability skills, cultural awareness, safety, and infection control procedures used by healthcare professionals. Develop an understanding of the cardiovascular and respiratory systems to apply knowledge and skills toward earning industry recognized credentials. Demonstrate understanding of curriculum content through projects, collaborations, and teamwork. Gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials for careers in the Healthcare Professional pathway. |
| 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) | PBM (Performance-based Measurement) |
| Credential as POL | N/A |
| Curriculum Date | Summer 2022 |
| Hours of Instruction | 135-150 |
| Recommended Maximum Enrollment | 20 |
| Course Credit | 1 |
| Inherently Honors | No |
| Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement | No |
| Math Option Credit | No |
| Prerequisites | HU40 Health Science I OR HP71 PLTW Human Body Systems |
| Cluster Grouping(s) | Caring for Communities |
| Career Cluster(s) | Healthcare and Human Services (HCHS) |
| Pathway Level(s) | Healthcare Professional (HPCP) - Concentrator |
| Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s) | BLS ProviderOSHA 10-hour General Industry Safety and HealthStop the Bleed |
| CTSO(s)(Career and Technical Student Organization) | HOSA - Future Health Professionals |
| SOC Code(s)(Standard Occupational Classification Code) | Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (29-2032)Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other (29-2099)Healthcare Support Workers, All Other (31-9099)Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (29-2035)Radiologic Technologists and Technicians (29-2034) |
