Healthcare the focus of new ROP courses

Starting mid-February Fallbrook High School will offer a new Regional Occupation Program (ROP) Medical Terminology Course for high school students 16 years and older. This first in a series of classes to focus on healthcare will convene outside regular school hours and will also be offered to recent graduates and adults considering a career change, says Jim Yahr, assistant principal.

Primarily an introductory class, it will introduce students to simple medical concepts and the terminology and nomenclature most often associated with medical fields. Individuals planning healthcare careers such a...