LHS Health Science Pathway

1. Bobbi Bremmer and Mary Kaspriskie Livingston High School Science Department Department of Interdisciplinary Studies - Rutgers School of Health Professions LHS Health Science Pathway Science Pathways Information Meeting January 23, 2019

2. LHS Health Science Pathway • Fast Facts • The Rutgers Health Science Careers program began in 1993 • More than 65 high schools in New Jersey participate in the Rutgers SHP Careers in Health Sciences Program.  • In addition to coursework, students participate clinical internships during each year of their enrollment • Since its inception, the program has graduated more than 15,000 students Science Pathways Information Meeting January 23, 2019

3. LHS Health Science Pathway • Mission • To provide school to careers preparation for multiple health careers through a core curriculum emphasizing science, the human and organizational side of health care, and the opportunity to earn college credit and clinical experience https://shp.rutgers.edu/health-science-careers/ Science Pathways Information Meeting January 23, 2019

4. LHS Health Science Pathway • 1 in 8 Americans is Employed by the US Healthcare Industry • http://www.exploremedicalcareers.com/1-in-8-americans-employed-by-u-s-healthcare-industry Science Pathways Information Meeting January 23, 2019

5. Dual Enrollmentthrough Rutgers University Dynamics of Healthcare in Society Prerequisite 10th, 11th or 12th Grade Anatomy and Physiology 2 11th or 12th Grade Anatomy and Physiology 1 11th or 12th Grade LHS Health Science Pathway Medical Terminology Course material incorporated into A&P1 and A&P2 Earn up to 14 college creditson a Rutgers University transcript upon successful completion of all four courses Science Pathways Information Meeting January 23, 2019

6. LHS Health Science Pathway • Structure and Requirements of the Pathway Science Pathways Information Meeting January 23, 2019

7. LHS Health Science Pathway • Rutgers Transcript Calculations- All students must attain a C (73) or better in the LHS course in which they are enrolled to take the Rutgers Final Exam. The minimum passing Rutgers Final Exam grade for all students must be at least 70 before calculation of Rutgers transcript grade.   • Dynamics of Health Care in Society - 100% of Rutgers exam grade = Rutgers grade ONLY listed on transcript. • Anatomy and Physiology 1 – 50% Rutgers exam grade + 50% LHS grade = Rutgers grade listed on transcript. • Anatomy and Physiology 2 – 50% Rutgers exam grade + 50% LHS grade = Rutgers grade listed on transcript. • Medical Terminology – 50% Rutgers exam grade + 50% LHS grade = Rutgers grade listed on transcript. Science Pathways Information Meeting January 23, 2019

8. LHS Health Science Pathway • Dynamics of Healthcare in Society Course Description • Interdisciplinarystudy of healthcare and its delivery. • Focus on process skills including critical thinking, ethical reasoning, effective communication, and self‐directed learning abilities.  • Emphasis is placed on the role of the health care practitioner as both provider and consumer of health care services. • Students will immerse themselves in a professional setting while practicing general workplace and clinical skills including taking Vital Signs, other assessments of body processes, recording accurate health data, transferring and transporting patients, and self-care. Science Pathways Information Meeting January 23, 2019

9. LHS Health Science Pathway • Anatomy and Physiology 1: Topic Outline Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Characteristics of Life Levels of Organization Chemistry Biochemistry Cells Integumentary System Skeletal System Muscular System Nervous System Special Senses Science Pathways Information Meeting January 23, 2019

10. LHS Health Science Pathway • Anatomy and Physiology 2: Topic Outline Endocrine System Lymphatic System Blood Cardiovascular System Respiratory System Digestive System Urinary System Water and Electrolyte Balance Female Reproductive System Male Reproductive System Science Pathways Information Meeting January 23, 2019

11. LHS Health Science Pathway • Medical Terminology – Will be embedded into A&P 1 & 2 • Study of words that pertain to body systems, anatomy, physiology, medical processes and procedures and a variety of diseases. • Provides specialized language enabling health care workers to communicate in an accurate, articulate and concise manner. • This course will give the students a comprehensive knowledge of word construction, definition and use of terms related to all areas of medical science. • The course includes but is not limited to terms related to anatomy of the human body, functions of health and disease, and the use of language in processing medical/dental records and claim forms. Science Pathways Information Meeting January 23, 2019

12. LHS Health Science Pathway Schools That Accept Credit for RSHP Courses Science Pathways Information Meeting January 23, 2019

13. LHS Health Science Pathway Want More Information?Still Have Questions? Contact Us! Bobbi Bremmer bbremmer@Livingston.org 973-535-8000 ext 5684 Mary Kaspriskie mkaspriskie@Livingston.org 973-535-8000 ext 8873 Science Pathways Information Meeting January 23, 2019

14. Want More Information?Still Have Questions? Contact Us! LHS Health Science Pathway Science Pathways Information Meeting January 23, 2019