The Healthcare Science courses will enable students to receive initial exposure to Healthcare Science careers as well as employability, communication and the technical skills necessary in the healthcare industry. Introduction to Healthcare focuses on the past, present, and future of health care as well as concepts of law and ethics, workplace safety and infection control, health and wellness, and lifespan development. The Essentials of Healthcare course focuses on anatomy and physiology, as well as disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. This course helps students make connections between medical procedures and the pathophysiology of diseases and disorders.
Upon completing the two introductory courses, students have the option of enrolling in a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course through Dual Enrollment at Southeastern Technical College or enrolling in Allied Health and Medicine. In the Allied Health and Medicine course, students have the option of pursuing a certification as either a Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) or a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). Students will also be given the opportunity to participate in clinical experiences at various clinical sites in the community.
Beginning Spring 2027, SECCA will also offer an Emergency Medical Response (EMR) course through Dual Enrollment at Southeastern Technical College. This course will focus on building the foundations of emergency medical response for students who are interested in Paramedicine or Emergency Services. At the end of the EMR course, students will be eligible to take the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians EMR certification exam.
Top: Lauren Allen, Course Instructor,
Bottom: Candace Williams, Course Instructor
*Special note for credit per State Board Rule 160-4-.2: Course meets fourth science requirement; Students who earn 1 unit of credit for this course shall also receive 1 unit of credit for Human Anatomy and Physiology, course number 26.07300 beginning for students enrolled in the 2014-15 school year and subsequent years
Second-year students wanting to complete this pathway have 3 options:
