The mission of Cosumnes Oaks Medical Careers Pathway is to provide the skills and foundational knowledge for students to pursue post-secondary options for healthcare careers and educational programs. The COHS Medical Careers Pathway is a 3 course pathway designed for students who intend to enter the healthcare career field.  The pathway curriculum focuses on foundational knowledge and skills needed to be successful in any career involving patient care. The pathway has been aligned with industry developed core competencies and skills, as well as, two Los Rios Community College Courses required for health pathway programs. This pathway also includes guest speakers, job shadowing, internship opportunities and mentorships with industry partners and pre-med students from local colleges.

 

Medical Careers I is the first in a series of elective courses designed to prepare students to enter a career in healthcare. This course exposes students to the healthcare industry by surveying the wide spectrum of healthcare occupations. Students will learn about the anatomical structures of the human body, medical terminology and skills that apply to a variety of health occupations. Students will explore the major career fields and be able to distinguish between technical, professional, and entry level positions within each area.

 

This course integrates Next Generation Science Standards integrated with Patient Care Health Pathway standards.  Students will investigate the physiology of each body system. Students will also learn about common diseases, diagnostic procedures and treatments relevant to the common diseases in each body system. Students will learn about the medical careers and specialties for each body system. Students will develop patient care and employability skills. Learning will be enhanced through the use of laboratory experiments, research, case studies and dissections.  Students will have the opportunity to earn 3 college course credits for medical terminology.

 

Medical Careers I and II: Job Shadowing (8-12 hours)	Medical Careers III: Internship (40-60 hours)
Senior Seminar and Showcase	Real-world scenarios and simulations
Hands on patient care procedures and skills	Vital signs and Diagnostic Testing
Medical Team Dynamics and Communication Skills	EKG
Mock surgery/ Dissections	Disease Research and Treatment plans