High School Course Guide

Medical Interventions – PLTW

Required/Elective
Elective
GPA
Yes
Grade Level
9, 10, 11, 12
Session
Year-long
Proficiency Required
None
Prerequisites
None
High School Course Number
7036
Dual Credit
N/A
High School Credits
2 Credits
College Credits
N/A

Course Description

Students follow the life of a fictitious family as they investigate how to prevent, diagnose, and treat various diseases. Students explore how to detect and fight infection, screen and evaluate the code in human DNA, evaluate cancer treatment options, and prevail when the organs of the body begin to fail. Through real-world cases, students are exposed to a range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics.