Electives

Accelerated College Entry Program... Covington High offers seniors a unique opportunity to gain college credit while enrolled in high school. In a partnership with Southeastern Louisiana University, students have the option of taking English 101 (simultaneously with English 4) and College Algebra and Trigonometry (math electives) during the senior year. Upon successful completion and enrollment in Southeastern  Louisiana University, a student enrolled in English 101, 102, College Algebra, and/or College Trigonometry can earn 3 hours of college credit for each course. Each course carries a $15 tuition fee and a $12 textbook rental fee. Students interested in these courses should follow the recommend college preparatory curriculum (see page 4) and plan to take the ACT in the spring of their junior year. Each of the four courses have an ACT score requirement for enrollment. The English course requires above a 17 in the English subtest. The math courses require above a 18 in the math subtest. For more information see your counselor.

Allied Health Academy...The Allied Health academy is for any student interested in an occupation in the areas of Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Sports Medicine, or other medical technician programs. The following courses may be taken by an Allied Health Academy student.

First Responder...Grades 10-12 1-semester elective. In this course the students will learn and understand the critical link between a patient's illness and the care provided by EMS professionals. This is the introductory course in becoming an EMT.

Medical Terminology...Grades 10-12-1 semester elective . In this course students will learn the foundation for listening, reading, speaking, and writing medical terms. The course is recommended for any student interested in pursuing a career in a medical field.

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)...Grades 11-12-1 semester elective. Prerequisite: First Responder and Medical Terminology. This is the foundation for all EMT education. Personnel with this training can perform all the duties of the first responder and assist paramedic level personnel with advanced patient care.

Certified Nursing Assistant...Grades 11-12-1 semester elective. In this course students complete the necessary coursework for the certified nursing assistant and participate in hands-on learning in a hospital setting.

Sports Medicine 1... Grade 10-12. The student will study kinesiology and physiology and the basic fundamentals utilized by the trainer or physical therapist. Major emphasis will be given to care and prevention of athletic injuries dealing with anatomy, injury symptoms and specific tests to help make preliminary evaluations of injuries.

Sports Medicine 2...Grades 10-12. Prerequisite: Sports Medicine 1. The student will learn clinical evaluation of athletic injuries, emergency care procedure, rehabilitation, and training room administration. This is the continuation of Sports Medicine 1.

Internship for Allied Health...Grade 12-2 credits (1 per semester) Prerequisite: First Responder or Emergency Medical Technician or Certified Nursing Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician, Sports Medicine, or other medical technician programs.