• Health Sciences

    Introduction to Health Occupations (CTE)

    Length of Class: Year
    Prerequisite: None
    Grade Level(s) 10, 11, 12
    This course serves as an introduction to health science careers, the skills and knowledge needed to pursue careers in the medical science field and be a knowledgeable health care consumer. Topics include history and trends of healthcare and health care fields, careers in health care, professionalism, legal and ethical responsibilities, cultural diversity, medical terminology and medical math.

    CNA OCC (at Benefis) (CTE)

    Length of Class: 1 Quarter (1st or 2nd Semester) - 2 hrs. or summer-2 weeks
    Prerequisites: Introduction to Health Occupations and/or Honors Human Bio 5-6
    Credit: 1 (2 hrs. per semester)
    Grade Level: 11,12 (Preference will be given to 12th grade)
    The CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) course is a quarter long and is taught by nurses from Benefis Healthcare. The classes are taught during period 0 and 1 with travel time allotted during period 2. After successful completion of the CNA course, students must take the certification exam. The only cost to the CNA course is for the certification exam (varies year to year). Students will be required to have a TB Test.

    Health Occupations – Internship (CTE or science) 7th per

    Length of Class: Internship placement of 45 hours for 1 credit
    Prerequisite: Intro to Health Occupations and/ or Intro to Athletic Training, Intro to Anatomy/Physiology/ or Anatomy/Physiology Honors, Medical Terminology
    Grade Level: 12
    Students will receive high school credit following successful completion of an extensive 45-hour job shadow in a health-related field. Hours will be determined upon internship placement. Students who decide to drop this course at semester will do so with the understanding they will receive an “F” for 1st semester.

    Intro to Anatomy/Physiology (CTE or science)

    Length of class: Year
    Prerequisite: Bio 1-2 with a 75% or higher & Intro to Health Occupations (Health Occ recommended but not required, may be taking concurrently), Medical Terminology recommended
    Grade Level: 11, 12
    Material fees: $15.00
    During this course, the essential principles of human anatomy and physiology are presented through lecture and lab components, including basic chemistry, cell and tissues studies, and an overview of all the body systems. This course is intended to serve the needs as an introduction anatomy course for the allied health field. There will be some dissection in this course.
    This course provides the opportunity for a one-day job shadow experience in the community. Students must have a 70% in the course in order to be placed in their job shadow.

    Anatomy/Physiology Honors (CTE or science)

    Length of Class: Year
    Prerequisite: Bio. 1-2 with an 80% or higher 
    Grade Level(s): 11-12
    Materials Fee: $30.00
    This lecture and laboratory based course introduces students to the structure and function of the human body. Topics such as the fundamental principles in organic and inorganic chemistry, cellular metabolism, cellular anatomy, cellular biology and histology will be covered and subsequently applied to the physiology of the body as a whole. Systems to be covered in this course include integumentary, digestive, circulatory, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, urinary, nervous, sensory, musculoskeletal, endocrine and reproductive. Additionally, critical thinking/medical/case studies, global and environmental health, and disease entities will be incorporated into each system. Dissection is a component of this course. As such, those with an aversion to dissection should consider taking a different course.  Intro to Health Occupations (Health Occ recommended but not required, may be taking concurrently), Medical Terminology recommended. This course provides the opportunity for a one-day job shadow experience in the community. Students must have a 70% in the course in order to be placed in their job shadow

    EMT/Basic at GFC-MSU (Dual Credit) (CTE)

    Length of Class: 1st Semester (3 hours, 3 days/week)
    Prerequisites: Intro to Health Occupations and/ or Intro to Athletic Training, Intro to Anatomy/Physiology and/ or Anatomy/Physiology Honors (may be taken concurrently) Medical Terminology
    Credit: 1
    Grade Level: 11,12
    This course will focus on skill development in the primary responsibilities of the EMT-B. Students will complete BLS CPR certification during the course. Upon successful completion of the course, graduates are eligible to sit for the Montana and National Registry certification examinations. Students must be 18 years of age to take certification examination. If the student chooses to sit for the certification exam, there will be a cost for the travel to exam and the exam itself.
    The session at CMR is NOT a dual credit offering, but will prepare students to take the certification exam. Dual credit through Great Falls College-MSU is available for this course. Please see instructor for more information

    EMT/Basic at GFC-MSU (Dual Credit) (CTE)

    Length of Class: 1st Semester (3 hours, 3 days/week)
    Prerequisites: None (Honors Human Bio 5-6 recommended)
    Credit: 1
    Grade Level: 12
    This is a dual enrollment class. Students will receive one high school credit and seven college credits from GFCMSU. This course is the nationally recommended minimum level of training for ambulance personnel and is considered the desired level of training by many fire departments. A combination of class work and practical experience, this course focuses on skill development in the primary responsibilities of the EMT-B. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to sit for the Montana and National Registry certification examinations. Tuition fees for this class are divided between GFC-MSU and the student.

    Medical Terminology (online)

    Length of Class: Semester
    Prerequisites: None
    Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
    Learn and recognize word roots, prefixes, suffixes and abbreviations used in medical languages today. Learn how to combine words to create meaningful medical conditions as well as comprehend their definition and know the correct spelling and pronunciation. In this medical terminology course, we’ll cover medical terms related to all major body systems.
    This is an online class which is strongly recommended for individuals who are interested in medical sciences. This course has the potential to be offered for dual credit. 

    Download the course syllabus: Mrs. Lloyd

    ​CTE Internship

    Length of class: Semester- ½ credit, Year-1 credit
    Prerequisite: Teacher approval
    Grade Level: 11, 12
    Grading: Pass/Fail
    We are pleased to share our plan for Work Based Learning through Great Falls Public Schools CTE classrooms and our Career Pathway’s Program. Our goal is to provide an opportunity for our students to gain real world experience and entry-level work skills through a “pre-apprenticeship/internship” with local businesses.
    Students in the program will have shown an interest and aptitude in a career pathway through their chosen CTE classes. They will be interviewed by teachers and counselors to insure their skill readiness and motivation for this type of commitment. School faculty will regularly check-in with the student and employer to make sure the arrangement is meeting the needs of both.