Diagnostic Services / Anatomy
Career Focus
Prepared for immediate employment, advanced certifications, and further education
Who Can Attend
- This class is typically available to students in grades 10 - 12
- Prerequisites: “B-“ or higher in Biology
- Although not required, prior or concurrent enrollment in Anatomy & Physiology (Diagnostic Services) is recommended for the Health Occupations Program (Hosa - Future Health Professionals)
Details
This course goes through the anatomy and physiology of organ systems. Dissections are a requirement for this class. Dissections may include: cat, rat, deer heart, sheep’s brain and eyes. This is a rigorous course.
Resources
Career Ladder
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- Athletic Trainer
- Audiologists
- Career/Technical Education Teachers
- Chiropractors
- Dentists
- Dietitians and Nutritionists
- Health Services Managers
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists
- Nurse Anesthetists
- Nurse Practitioners
- Occupational Health and Safety Specialists
- Occupational Therapists
- Optometrists
- Pharmacists
- Physical Therapists
- Physician Assistants
- Physicians and Surgeons
- Registered Nurses
- Speech-Language Pathologists
- Veterinarians
- Zoologists and Wildlife Biologists
Associate's Degree, Long-Term Training & Apprenticeships
- Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians
- Chemical Technicians
- Dental Hygienists
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographers
- Dietetic Technicians
- Environmental Science and Protection Technicians, Including Health
- Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
- Opticians, Dispensing
- Physical Therapist Assistants
- Radiologic Technologists
- Respiratory Therapists
- Veterinary Technologists
Certificate or Moderate-Term Training
- Dental Assistants
- Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Workers
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
- Massage Therapists
- Medical Assistants
- Medical Records and Health Information Technicians
- Medical Transcriptionists
- Nursing Assistants
- Pharmacy Technicians
- Phlebotomists
- Surgical Technologists
High School Diploma or Equivalent & Short-Term Training
- Healthcare Support Workers
- Health Technologists and Technicians
- Home Health Aides
- Occupational Therapy Aides
- Personal Care Aides
- Physical Therapist Aides
- Psychiatric Aides
- Supervisors of Personal Service Workers
- Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
High School Credit
Students should inquire within their guidance office about high school curriculum requirements that may be satisfied through a CTE class, as this is determined individually by school district.
College Credit
College credit(s) possible
- Students can earn 1 college credit from NMU
- Students must earn a grade of 90% or better and be recommended by the instructor
- Each college reserves the right to set its own credit-granting policy
- Contact your college(s) to find out the score it requires to grant credit, the number of credit hours granted, and the course(s) that can be bypassed with a satisfactory score
NMU course satisfied
- CLS 109 - Intro to Diagnostic Sciences - NMU Credits Granted 1
Industry Certification
CTE Skill Certificate Program (Test required)
Students have the opportunity to earn a Precision Exams Career Skills Certificate with a passing score on the Health Sciences, Introduction (700) assessment exam
Location
Marquette Senior High School
1203 West Fair Avenue
Marquette, Michigan 49855
Instructor
Julie Nemacheck