Godley Middle School eighth graders toured health science classrooms at Godley High School to learn more about the career and technical education program at The WILD, the new four-story CTE center housing numerous programs with over 40 classrooms, learning spaces and student-led enterprises.

The GMS career classes taught by Kristin Armstrong learned about GHS health science course offerings available in classes taught by Randy Chapman, Cheryl Mitchell and Amanda Musselman.  The classrooms include a model clinic and model doctor’s office as well as a science lab complete for real-world training.

The program of study introduces students to occupations and educational opportunities related to diagnosing and treating acute, episodic, or chronic illness independently or as part of a healthcare team. This program of study also includes an introduction to the opportunities associated with providing treatment and counsel to patients as well as rehabilitative programs that help build or restore daily living skills to persons with disabilities or developmental delays.

The four-year sequence of courses begins with a principles class serving as an orientation and foundation for occupations and functions in any health care profession.  A second introductory course focuses on medical terminology, including symbols, abbreviations and the application of this language in the health care field.

Advanced courses include health science theory and clinical, which provides hands-on learning in areas such as clinical lab practices, emergency medical technician, forensics, mental health, nursing, pharmacology, sports medicine and veterinary medicine.  Students can also take anatomy and physiology to study the structure and function of the human body.  Kinesiology classes are also available.

Upper-level students can gain advanced knowledge through practicums in health science or kinesiology.  Students can also earn certifications as a patient care technician, EMT (basic), EKG/ECG technician or certified personal trainer.