“Biomedical department head, Mrs. Debbie Theodore, has created, shaped, molded and directed this program to become an example of exemplary learning.” Corbin High School Principal John Crawford said. “Everyday, kids are exploring, asking questions, probing and being involved with ‘hands on’ projects.”
Corbin High School’s program was named the best out of more than 50 programs across Kentucky. The program was honored at the PLTW/Biomedical Convention last week.
The Biomedical program allows students to explore a range of careers in biomedical sciences. The programs rigorous curriculum consists of four courses and allows students to study the concepts of human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health. The students learn content in the context of real world, hands on activities, projects, and problems. They participate in activities such as practice suturing, constructing body structures from clay, dissections, designing a prosthetic arm, and investigating the death of fictional characters. They also examine structures and interactions of human body systems and explore the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of disease.
The program is very hands on and has become popular among students at Corbin High School. The program has grown from 20 students in 2012 to approximately 160 this school year.
“I believe the program’s success is due to student interest, dedicated teachers, and support from the administrators and the board.” Biomedical Department Head Debbie Theodore said.
This is the sixth year the Biomedical program has been offered at Corbin High School. Corbin High School became a Biomedical certified school last year following an evaluation of the program. As a certified school, students who meet course requirements are able to obtain college credit at no charge.
Corbin High School has four teachers certified to teach Biomedical courses, Debbie Theodore, Amber Wells, Julia Rollins, and Marsee Huffman.