PLTW Biomedical Science Pathway Overview

Eron Lane introduces the PLTW Biomedical Science Pathway at the high school, detailing the sequence of classes: Human Body Systems, Medical Interventions, and Biomedical Innovation. Each class offers unique learning experiences, such as forensic anthropology and respiratory therapy in Human Body Systems, and disease prevention in Medical Interventions. Biomedical Innovation allows for independent study tailored to student interests. The program includes partnerships with local hospitals and participation in HOSA competitions, providing practical and leadership opportunities.

What is the primary focus of the first-year course in the PLTW Biomedical Science Pathway?

• Human Body Systems

• Biomedical Science

• Medical Interventions

• Biomedical Innovations

In the Human Body Systems course, what role do students take on when studying the skeletal system?

• Forensic Anthropologist

• Genetic Counselor

• Respiratory Therapist

• Microbiologist

Which system is explored through the story of a young girl with asthma in the Human Body Systems course?

• Digestive System

• Circulatory System

• Nervous System

• Respiratory System

What is the main theme of the Medical Interventions course?

• Anatomy and Physiology

• Public Health

• Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention of Disease

• Environmental Health

Which family is followed throughout the Medical Interventions course?

• The Davis Family

• The Brown Family

• The Smith Family

• The Johnson Family

What is recommended before taking the Medical Interventions course?

• Public Health

• Environmental Health

• Human Body Systems or Anatomy

• Biomedical Innovations

How is the Biomedical Innovation course typically conducted?

• As a group project

• As a lab-based course

• As an independent study

• As a lecture series

Which of the following is NOT a unit option in the Biomedical Innovation course?

• Public Health

• Genetic Disorders

• Human Physiology

• Environmental Health

What is the purpose of the PLTW Biomedical Science Pathway?

• To teach students about environmental science

• To prepare students for careers in engineering

• To provide a comprehensive understanding of biomedical sciences

• To focus solely on microbiology

What is the benefit of participating in HOSA as part of the PLTW Biomedical Science Pathway?

• Learning about environmental science

• Competing in health-related events

• Focusing on genetic disorders

• Studying anatomy and physiology