About:
Established in 2001, the Health Institute is a four year Patient Care pathway program with an emphasis on science for students with an interest in health careers. The program allows students to explore many professional careers in the medical field and offers technical certification programs in high school. This program prepares students for success with their post-secondary goals
Our Mission:
The Health Institute at Washington Union High School will seek to meet the needs of students and the health services community through collaboration and an integrated curriculum. In addition to coursework, students participate in special opportunities for work-based learning, industry connections, health industry certifications, college credits, and post-secondary educational opportunities.
Health Institute Courses:
Introduction to Allied Health*
Biology and Community Health
Allied Health & Medical Wellness
Medical Law & Ethics*
Medical Terminology*
Contemporary Health Issues*
Pharmacology*
Biology Honors
Chemistry
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Medical Spanish
Scientific Writing
Sports Medicine
AP Environmental Science
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
*course is dual enrolled with Fresno City College
Established in 2001, the Health Institute is a four year Patient Care pathway program with an emphasis on science for students with an interest in health careers. The program allows students to explore many professional careers in the medical field and offers technical certification programs in high school. This program prepares students for success with their post-secondary goals
Our Mission:
The Health Institute at Washington Union High School will seek to meet the needs of students and the health services community through collaboration and an integrated curriculum. In addition to coursework, students participate in special opportunities for work-based learning, industry connections, health industry certifications, college credits, and post-secondary educational opportunities.
Health Institute Courses:
Introduction to Allied Health*
Biology and Community Health
Allied Health & Medical Wellness
Medical Law & Ethics*
Medical Terminology*
Contemporary Health Issues*
Pharmacology*
Biology Honors
Chemistry
Human Anatomy & Physiology
Medical Spanish
Scientific Writing
Sports Medicine
AP Environmental Science
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
*course is dual enrolled with Fresno City College
