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Appoquinimink Pathways

School of Health Sciences

Healthcare Sciences is the catalog-defined pathway for students pursuing nursing, allied health, medical, and health-related careers.

Source of record: 2030 High School Course Catalog
The School of Health Sciences provides the knowledge, terminology, technical skills, and patient-care foundation students need for postsecondary healthcare programs and early-career exposure.

Healthcare Sciences

Students progress from an introduction to the healthcare industry into health science standards, terminology, clinical exposure, and advanced anatomy coursework aligned to healthcare careers.

Potential Careers

  • Registered nurse
  • Respiratory therapist
  • Medical lab technician
  • Occupational therapist
  • Radiologist
  • Doctor or dentist

Pathway Highlights

  • Direct patient-care and clinical simulation skills
  • Medical terminology and health science standards
  • Advanced anatomy options and CPR preparation

Pathway Course Sequence

CourseCodeCreditPrerequisite / Note
Introduction to Health Careers140021 CreditNone listed in catalog.
Fundamentals of Health Sciences1415401 Credit + 3 College CreditsIntroduction to Health Careers
Essentials of Health Careers1400201 CreditFundamentals of Health Sciences
Anatomy & Physiology I (DTCC Dual Enroll)039101 Credit + 3 College CreditsBiology I; dual-enrollment placement requirements apply.
Anatomy & Physiology II – Honors0305313H1 Credit + 3 College CreditsAnatomy & Physiology I
College Credit / Advanced Standing
The catalog lists DTCC BIO 100, BIO 110 when Anatomy I and II are completed, and BIO 120 for Anatomy & Physiology I dual enrollment.
Certifications / Credentials
CPR certification is listed for this pathway.
Catalog Note
The catalog shows the first three courses in sequence, followed by advanced anatomy coursework selected with counselor guidance.