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

Health Occupations Student Organization (HOSA)

Career Ladder

Michigan and National Employment and Wage Data

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 and 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 and 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