Standard and Optional Courses and Codes

A core, or standard, program of Health and Medical Sciences courses is offered in every high school. These courses are referenced as standard courses. An asterisk (*) appears beside each standard course title. Courses that do not have an asterisk beside them are referenced as optional courses. Based on the needs of the populations served, each school determines optional courses to be offered. Select the course name to view more details about the course.

*Medical Assistant 1(formerly Advanced Health Sciences) (834527) – Chantilly, Falls Church, and West Potomac Academies
*Animal Science 1 (831027) – Chantilly and Edison Academies
*Animal Science 2 (831127) – Chantilly and Edison Academies
*Dental Careers 1 (832827) – Chantilly and West Potomac Academies
*Dental Careers 2 (832927) – Chantilly and West Potomac Academies
*Exploring Health Sciences (830226) – Chantilly, Falls Church, and West Potomac Academies

Exploring Health Sciences (830200) - selected base schools
*Exploring the Language of Medicine (838326) – Chantilly, Falls Church, and West Potomac Academies

Exploring the Language of Medicine (838300) - selected base schools
*Fire and Emergency Medical Sciences 1 & 2 (833326 and 833426) – Falls Church Academy
*Pharmacy Technician 1 (830526) – Chantilly, Falls Church, and West Potomac Academies

*Pharmacy Technician 2 (830626) - Chantilly, Falls Church, and West Potomac Academies
*Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy 1 (836527) – West Potomac Academy
*Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy 2 (836627) – West Potomac Academy
*Practical Nursing 1 & 2 (835726 and 835826) – Falls Church Academy