South Whittier School District is now offering a Medical Core elective at Graves Middle School. This class is an introduction to Health Science and is the first class to a CTE pathway that students can continue in high school.
In this video the Medical Core teacher, GMS counselor, principal, and students share about the new elective. They discuss how this class offers SWSD students opportunities to learn about the human body and explore careers in the medical field.
This elective practices many hands-on lessons teaching students how to check vitals, give CPR, and much more.
Learn all about the elective here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ottGd8tfidA&feature=youtu.be