Pathways to Success: Health Science Edition. Accessed October 1, 2015. ed.sc.gov
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A physical therapist treats patients with weak muscles, stiff joint or other painful injuries help them gain normal body movement. Meet a real Physical Therapist.
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Medications are prepared and stored for patients in the hospital pharmacy Meet a real Pharmacist or play the Job Play Pharmacist activity.
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A pediatrician is the type of doctor who treats and cares for babies, children and adolescents.
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As the Roman Empire ended, Europe fell into the Dark Ages. Superstition crept back into beliefs about medicine, and people were taught that diseases were punishment from God. Much of what was learned...
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Many cultures in ancient times treated illnesses with magic and herbal remedies. People believed that the supernatural powers of a shaman (sha-man), also known as a medicine man or witch doctor...
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A hospital is a place where sick and injured people go for medical and surgical treatment. Highly skilled health care professionals use the latest technology to make hospital visits as short and...
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The operating room is designed especially for a doctor to perform surgery.
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Patients receive immediate medical care in the emergency room. Some may arrive in an ambulance.
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Lola Jordan, President of Companion Data Services, discusses the importance of the "soft skills", mastering communication and understanding people, in order to succeed in the business world. She...
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Students will play the role of the pharmacist to understand the importance of math skills in correctly dispensing prescription drugs to patients.