Advanced Medical Careers (formerly Med Careers II) will expand on the knowledge gained in Medical Careers. Students will have the opportunity to explore various medical careers through research, professional guest speakers, college tours, and possible job shadows. The curriculum is designed to enhance student employability skills and professional medical career readiness. Due to COVID-19 concerns, tours and job shadow site availability may change, and opportunities may be affected.
Course Description: An introductory course for students interested in the field of Sports Medicine. General principles to be covered in the course will include: prevention, recognition, and immediate care of athletic injuries; rehabilitation of athletic injuries; basic nutrition; HIPAA; hands-on activities - taping and wrapping techniques, goniometry. Classroom learning is enhanced through clinical education experiences/job shadowing. Job shadows experiences are outside of class time and the student is responsible for transportation to job shadow sites. Dual credit through the University of Mary and/or Bismarck State College is available.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Medical Careers (formally Medical Related Careers I) -or- Anatomy/Physiology recommended but not required.