Biology A
SCI 209 and SCI210 | Full-Year Course
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬛NCAA ⬛RAI ⬜PBLN
OFFERED: ⬜Blended ⬜Online See appendix.

This is a two-semester lab-based course.  This course is appropriate for students who are looking to gain a basic understanding of life science skills and content through a problem-based approach.  The course will consist of laboratory work, classroom activities, computer simulations, and assessments. This course places an emphasis on the life science standards associated with Iowa Science Standards.

Biology B
SCI211 and SCI212 | Full-Year Course
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬜DMACC ⬛NCAA ⬛RAI ⬜PBLN
OFFERED: ⬛Blended ⬛Online See appendix.

This is an enriched two-semester lab-based course.  All topics are covered in greater breadth and depth than the Biology A course.  This course will include the understanding of human body systems, micro and macro evolution, and biochemistry in addition to the NGSS requirements covered in Biology A.  Instructional shifts will include analytical reading and writing, applying mathematics and attention to modeling. Students who would like the option to take Human Anatomy or AP Levels of Science should enroll in this course.  This course requires students to gain an understanding beyond the life science standards associated with Iowa Science Standards. Schedule changes from this course to Biology A can be made with teacher recommendation, and must be done within the first ten weeks of the semester.

HSC101 and HSC102 | Full-Year Course
Prerequisite: Background checks are required before the first day of class. Students must be at least 16 years of age. Physicals, immunization records and a T.B. test are all required before the first day of clinical.
ELECTIVE ⬜9 ⬛10 ⬛11 ⬛12
⬛DMACC ⬜NCAA ⬜RAI ⬜PBLN
OFFERED: ⬜Blended ⬜Online See appendix.

Certified Nursing Assistant is a full-year program that allows students to earn a Certified Nursing Assistant certification by the end of the school year.  The program will support six DMACC dual-enrolled courses, those descriptions are below.  The program will cover two consecutive class periods  for one semester and first period for the other semester. 

• HSC109 Exploring Health Careers/Team Building – Students will discover the many options available, including roles and responsibilities in health career options. This course is designed to provide the student with the information necessary to make their health career choice. 
• HSC105 Introduction to Health Occupations – This course introduces both the variety and requirements for healthcare careers. Basic core knowledge and professional expectations common to all health careers are explored. Workplace safety and an overview of the health system and current trends are also covered.
• HSC101 Emergency Care – Learn to perform care for medical emergencies: fractures, burns, resuscitation, basic CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, American Heart Level II Standards) Certification.
• HSC114 Medical Terminology – A comprehensive study of medical terminology as the language of medicine. Analyzes words by dividing them into component parts. Relates the medical terms to the structure and functional pathology of diseases and current medical procedures. Emphasizes word usage, abbreviations, pronunciation and spelling.
• HSC172 Nurse Aide 75 Hours – Entry level skills to seek employment in Iowa skilled facilities. 
• HSC182 Advanced Nurse Aide – A continuation of the Nurse Aide course, providing additional skills and clinical to work in hospital.

If students are in need of financial assistance to help with the cost including board exams, please see your assigned counselor for information.