• RC HealthPro is a pre-professional academic program tailored to students who are science-focused and those who aspire to pursue a career in the related health fields.
• Students will have the opportunity to earn up to 12 college credits through the Rutgers Health Sciences Career Program.
• Students enrolled in this course of study will benefit from a seven year science sequence upon completion.
• The class size is limited.
• An application is required for the program.
• Students need to demonstrate an avid interest in the field of allied health.
• Students will not be asked to continue in the program if their grades do not meet the standards of this science-intense program.
9th Grade
LAB SCIENCE
Biology (CP or Honors)
HEALTHPRO
Dynamics of Healthcare (Semester)
10th Grade
LAB SCIENCE
Chemistry (CP or Honors)
HEALTHPRO
Dynamics of Healthcare (Semester)
11th Grade
LAB SCIENCE
Choice of:
Anatomy & Physiology
Environmental Science
Physics (CP, Honors or AP)
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
HEALTHPRO
Medical Terminology (Full Year)
12th Grade
LAB SCIENCE
Choice of:
Anatomy & Physiology
Environmental Science
Physics (CP, Honors or AP)
AP Biology
AP Chemistry
HEALTHPRO
Health and Wellness (Full Year)
Dynamics of Healthcare in Society Dynamics of HealthCare in Society is an orientation to health care and delivery, from an interdisciplinary perspective, with a focus on process skills to include critical thinking, ethical reasoning, effective communication, and self-directed learning abilities. The professional competencies stress application to general issues and topics common to all health care providers. Emphasis is placed on the role of the health care practitioner as both provider and consumer of health care services.
Medical Terminology Medical Terminology is the study of words that pertain to body systems, anatomy, physiology, medical processes and procedures and a variety of diseases. It provides specialized language for the health care team, enabling health care workers to communicate in an accurate, articulate and concise manner. This course is designed to give the students a comprehensive knowledge of word construction, definition and use of terms to all areas of medical science. The course includes but is not limited to terms to anatomy of the human body, functions of health and disease, and the use of language in processing medical/dental records and claim forms.
Health and Wellness This course provides a comprehensive overview of health and wellness. The impact of lifestyle choices on all aspects of personal health are discussed including physical, mental, emotional, social, and environmental. The course will explore topics to nutrition, physical fitness, stress management, disease prevention, substance abuse, and healthy relationships. The information and skills necessary for making informed and healthful decisions to promote wellness will be discussed with an emphasis on self-responsibility.