Analyze and explore health-science related occupations in Saskatchewan, Canada and the world. (CP, DM)

Create and carry out a plan to explore one or more topics of personal interest relevant to Health Science 20 in depth. (DM, SI, TPS)

Analyze how Western, Indigenous, traditional, complementary and alternative approaches to health care can contribute to a holistic (e.g., mental, emotional, physical and spiritual) perspective of health. (CP, DM, SI)

Examine how personal, cultural and societal beliefs affect ethical decisions regarding health care. (CP, DM, SI)

Analyze the anatomy and physiology of a healthy human. (CP, SI)

Investigate the effects of various injuries, disorders and diseases on human cells, tissues, organs and systems. (SI, DM)

Assess the importance of macronutrients (i.e., carbohydrates, proteins and fats) and micronutrients (e.g., vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals) in maintaining human health. (CP, SI)

Analyze dietary choices based on personal and cultural beliefs and scientific understanding of nutrition. (SI, CP)

Explore the tools and procedures used to diagnose and monitor medical conditions. (CP, SI, TPS)

Assess the importance of interpreting diagnostic findings to support treatment options for specific pathologies. (DM, SI, CP)