BWHS Advising Helper

This course is designed to introduce students to medical professions and the basic foundational skills for first aid and the treatment of patients. Along with Human Anatomy and Physiology, this is a foundation core course for subsequent education and training in health services. This course is a revised combination of Introduction to Medical Professions and Medical Procedures.

This course focuses on normal behavior and personality, abnormal behavior and personality, and behavior disorders and the therapies used to treat those disorders and abnormalities.

Medical Terminology prepares students with language skills necessary for effective, independent use of health and medical reference materials, including the study of health and medical abbreviations, symbols, and Greek and Latin word part meanings taught within the context of body systems. Emphasis is given to forming a foundation for a medical vocabulary. Students have the opportunity to acquire skills in interpreting medical records and communications accurately and logically.

This course provides students with a general overview of sports medicine and its history from the perspective of the healthcare community that includes injury prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, psychosocial, and administration concerns. Students will gain an understanding of sports medicine and the role it plays in the athletic community.

This course prepares students for the wellness and fitness marketplace and its various components such as instructing or coaching groups of individuals in exercise activities and the fundamentals of an individual’s health and wellness. Personal trainers demonstrate techniques and methods of participation, observe participants, and inform them of corrective measures necessary to improve their skills and personal health.

This course provides students with the skills needed to evaluate sports related injuries. Students will gain an understanding of common injuries that affect athletes, injury assessment, and treatment.