HEALTH SCIENCE

Health Science I – HTC340
Times Offered: 9:00am-10:30am, 10:33pm-12:03pm, 12:30pm - 2:00pm - *NH Scholars Eligible (science)

Elyse Pert and Tim Robbins - Instructor
Cheryl O'Reilly - Assistant

Students in Health Science I  will explore diversified health occupations, the foundations of healthcare, and basic patient care skills. Theoretical and practical instruction includes learning medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and certification in American Heart Association Heart-Saver Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. They also learn hands-on skills in the simulated clinical laboratory using equipment designed for scenario-based training for the assessment, management, and care of patients. In addition, they have the opportunity for observation of a variety of health careers in the community.

​Course Highlights
  • Practice hands-on patient care skills in a simulated clinical setting
  • Gain a deeper understanding of health and the human body
  • Explore multiple facets of the health care industry
Credits, Certificates and Credentials
  • American Heart Association® First Aid certification
  • American Heart Association® Heart-Saver Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Students entering Health Science  II/Nursing Assistant Track (HST II/NA) must successfully complete HST I with an ’80’ or better, have a recommendation from the teacher, pass a pre-assessment test that includes math, writing, and reading skills, and complete an application that includes a statement of interest.

HST Interest Survey - Current Students
Health Science II Pathway Options
Health Science II Allied Health Careers – HTC 441
Times Offered: 9am-10:30am
*New Hampshire Scholars Eligible

Elyse Pert - Instructor
Cheryl O'Reilly - Program Assistant
Health Science II Pre-Nursing – HTC440
Times Offered: 12:30pm-2pm
*NH Scholars Eligible

Tim Robbins - Instructor
Cheryl O'Reilly - Program Assistant
Allied Health Careers prepares students for post-secondary study in a variety of health-related career fields. Students will explore, through a series of guided lab activities, careers in dental, veterinary medicine, medical assisting, clinical lab, diagnostic imaging and emergency medicine. Specific units on medical law and ethics, aseptic procedures, medical terminology, Basic Life Support and medical office procedures are paired with significant opportunities for student specific, independent study.

Students pursuing the Medical Assisting track must meet additional requirements of the clinical site and Huot Center. Space is limited for this option. If interest exceeds capacity of the clinical site the Huot Administration, in consultation with the program instructor and clinical partner, will select the students based on alignment to long-term career goals, demonstrated academic success within Health Science and a personal interview.

Enduring Understandings: 
  • Personal choices impact current and long-term outcomes on individuals, family, and society. 
  • Recognizing risk factors and applying risk reducing strategies can prevent health consequences.
  • Knowledge of the major structures and their functions found in each of the major body systems is linked directly to health and quality of life. 
Essential Questions: 
  • How have past health care practices influenced current health care trends?
  • How does one use the health care continuum?
  • Why are interpersonal communication skills critical in health-care delivery?
Course Highlights:
  • Curriculum replicates experiences of an actual medical office environment.
  • High level of customization possible based on student interest.
  • Students eligible for 40+ hour field-site experience.

Course Outcomes 
  • Basic Life Support for Health Care Workers
  • CMCC – Medical Terminology – 3 college credits
  • CMCC - Law and Ethics for the Medical Profession - 3 college credits


For 2023-2024 the Huot Center is revamping our preparation track for students entering the nursing profession. While students will still have the opportunity to sit for the state test to become Licensed Nurse Assistants, our focus will be on transferrable pre-nursing skills for students planning on pursing their LPN or RN at the collegiate level. 

We are currently finalizing some exciting details related to the optional LNA portion of the course. Please check back in mid-July for further information.