This course investigates the health care delivery system, its services, occupations, and related sciences. Topics include the study of the language of medicine, medical mathematics, microbiology, anatomy and physiology, diseases/disorders, diagnoses, treatments, patient/ client care regimens, career development, and future technological innovations. Work-based learning strategies include service learning, field trips, and job shadowing. Skills in science, mathematics, communications, social studies and health are reinforced in this course. Projects, teamwork, demonstrations, and HOSA competitive events serve as instructional strategies that reinforce the curriculum content. Biology and Health Education are recommended prerequisites.