Health Science
Class Syllabus, Rules and Policies
Mrs. Douglas
Room V204
School Year: 2017-2018
Course Title: Health Science
Units of Credit: 1
Prerequisites: NONE
Grade Level: 9th –12th
Course Description: This course serves as a foundation for all health science courses. This course includes basic health care information on services/products related to the health of people or animals. Subject matter will include career choices, skill development, and application of health concepts relative to becoming a health care professional.
Resources:
Diversified Health Occupations 5th edition Louise Simmer
Health Science Fundamentals Revised First Edition
Educational Videos
Grades – Grades will be determined by:
1. Class assignments and homework: 25%
2. Daily and weekly quizzes: 25%
3. Unit tests and projects and research papers: 35%
4. Lab/skills grades: 15%
All homework assignments are due at the beginning of class. Assignments received late will have points deducted.
Make-up Sessions: Schedule a make-up session with the teacher before or after school. You are responsible to turn in your make-up work according to the amount of days you have an excused absence for. If you do not schedule a make-up session, fail to come to your scheduled make-up session, or do not turn in your make-up work within those days you will receive a zero for that work. Students must find out what they missed within the allotted time period. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Tentative Course Schedule
1ST NINE WEEKS:
UNIT I - Leadership / HOSA Skills
UNIT II - History
Unit III - Health Care Systems
Unit IV – Careers
2ND NINE WEEKS:
Unit V – Overview of Structure and Functions of all Body Systems
Unit VI – Understanding Human Needs
Unit VII – Infection Control/Medical Microbiology
3RD NINE WEEKS:
Unit VIII – Medical Math
Unit IX – Military Time
Unit X – Human Needs
4TH NINE WEEKS:
Unit XI – Medical Assisting: Patient Assessment and Vital Signs
Unit XII – Physical Therapy
Unit XIII – Athletic Training
Unit XIV – Forensic Scientist
Unit XV – Medical Laboratory Assistant
Unit XVI – Paramedic
Ø Incorporate HOSA using competitive event guidelines, leadership and team skills in all content areas.
Classroom Supplies
1 – 3-Ring Binder with dividers for notes, handouts, worksheets and study guides
1 – Composition Notebook for weekly medical terminology and BellWork
1 - USB Flash Drive
Fees:
All Health Science students are required to purchase scrubs. This is an important part of the program and it promotes professionalism. Scrubs will be worn every Thursday unless other wise noted. A grade will be given at the end of the 9 weeks for wearing them. They may be in any color as long as they match and look professional. There are several places to purchase the uniforms such as Landau’s, Identity Factor, Wal-Mart, Fred’s, Garage Sales and Goodwill. Scrubs with hospital logos will not be permitted.
The HOSA Club is an important part of the Health Science curriculum. The dues are $20. The dues have to be paid in order for the student to compete in the regional, state and national competitions.
Please make payment by cash or money order. Please send payment no later than September 1st.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected].
Jan Douglas
Health Science Education Instructor
Germantown High School
HOSA Advisor
HEALTH SCIENCE
2016 – 2017 COURSE STANDARDS
Career Planning
1) Synthesize information found in news media, professional journals, and trade magazines to create a report and/or presentation on the historical evolution of healthcare in the United States. Use a timeline or other graphic to illustrate major developments beginning with the first medical school through today. (TN CCSS Reading 2, 7; TN CCSS Writing 6, 8)
2) Prepare a paper or electronic career profile for at least one occupation in each of the five health science career areas (biotechnology research, therapeutic services, support services, health informatics, and diagnostic services), to be included in the student’s health science portfolio. Draw on print and online sources, such as government occupational profiles, and/or interviews with health care professionals to capture at minimum the following:
a. Job description
b. Roles and responsibilities
c. Essential knowledge and skills needed for the career
d. Programs or paths of study available to reach occupational goals, beginning with high school and proceeding through postsecondary
e. Required personality traits for the career
f. Licensure and credentialing requirements
g. Non-educational job requirements such as physical fitness tests, minimum age, and psychological evaluations
h. Photographs or digital prints of each career (refer to HOSA Medical Photography guidelines)
(TN CCSS Reading 1, 2; TN CCSS Writing 4, 6, 9)
3) Drawing evidence from occupational profiles, industry journals, and textbooks, summarize the professional traits (such as leadership, ethical responsibility, and time management) required of healthcare professionals in the twenty-first century. (TN CCSS Reading 1; TN CCSS Writing 9)
Healthcare Systems
4) Identify the types and defining features of healthcare systems in the United States. Compare and contrast these systems with those of other countries that have a high efficiency score in healthcare as rated by agencies such as the World Health Organization. Create a report and/or presentation on these comparisons. (TN CCSS Reading 1, 5; TN CCSS Writing 7, 8 ,9)
5) Compare and contrast the average cost for a procedure such as childbirth, CT scan, and/or heart catheterization in the United States versus the average costs in Canada, Mexico, France, Japan, and/or other countries that have high efficiency scores in healthcare. Translate the information into a table, chart, graph, or other visual representation. Cite specific textual evidence to support the analysis. (TN CCSS Reading 1,5; TN CCSS Writing 7)
6) Differentiate among the methods of payment for healthcare in the United States. Include private and state or federal insurance, health savings accounts, managed care, Veteran’s Health Administration, Military Health System/TRICARE, and long-term care. (TN CCSS Reading 1, 9)
7) Investigate current innovations in healthcare. Develop pro and con arguments based on information found in news media, professional journals, and trade magazines on how innovations have influenced the healthcare system. Support arguments with evidence presented in oral, visual, or written format. (TN CCSS Reading 1, 2, 9; TN CCSS Writing 1, 8, 9)
Body Function and Structure
8) Outline basic concepts of normal structure and function of all body systems, and explain how homeostasis is maintained. (TN CCSS Reading 2)
9) Describe how Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs can affect the physical, social, psychological, and behavioral status of a person. Use technology to produce a visual or digital chart or table to explain the information obtained from published or digital text. (TN CCSS Reading 1; TN CCSS Writing 6, 9)
10) Generate an informational brochure that explains to community members the biophysical, mental/cognitive, social, and emotional development of patients at various stages of the life cycle: infancy, toddler, school age, adolescence, and adulthood (young, middle, and older). Cite textual evidence to support explanations. (TN CCSS Reading 1; TN CCSS Writing 9)
11) Distinguish between the medical definitions of health and wellness, identifying preventive measures and behaviors that promote each. Discuss contemporary controversies to wellness theories, such as but not limited to the debates surrounding electronic medical records, the use of performance-enhancing supplements for athletes, and alternative diets. (TN CCSS Reading 5)
12) Develop a patient health education presentation surrounding one of the following wellness issues: optimal health, exercise and fitness, healthy eating and nutrition, sleep, stress or other mental health issues, drug/alcohol/tobacco use and abuse, body decoration, sexually transmitted infections, or cyber safety. Include signs and symptoms of the behavior and/or disease, major physical concerns associated with it, preventive measures, treatments, and support systems. Include at least three resources. (TN CCSS Reading 1, 3, 5; TN CCSS Writing 2, 4, 7, 9)
Infection Control/Medical Microbiology
13) Define chain of infection and provide strategies of how to break each part of the chain to prevent infection. Conduct a short research project on the effects of practices of sanitation and disinfection on health and wellness, examining the implications for public health. Synthesize findings in a written, oral, or digital presentation, citing evidence from the investigation. (TN CCSS Reading 1; TN CCSS Writing 6,7)
14) Understand the principles of and successfully perform the following skills to prevent or curtail the spread of pathogenic and non-pathogenic organisms:
a. Hand washing
b. Gloving
Foundational Healthcare Skills
15) Review health topics surrounding complementary and alternative medicine such as acupuncture, biofeedback, and herbal treatments. Develop a public service announcement or academic poster presentation intended to inform consumers or health professionals about the specific topic. Include general information, purported benefits, uses in the United States, side effects and/or risks, relevant research, cost, and links to more information. Cite evidence from print and digital resources such as research journals, the National Institute of Health, the Mayo Clinic, and Medline Plus. (TN CCSS Reading 1, 9; TN CCSS Writing 2, 6, 8, 9)
16) Understand principles of and successfully perform skills related to Emergency Medicine, incorporating rubrics from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross for the following:
a. Basic First Aid care of bleeding and wounds
b. Basic First Aid care for burns
c. Basic First aid for bone and joint injuries
17) Understand principles of and successfully perform skills related to Dental Assisting, incorporating rubrics from textbooks or clinical standards of practice for the following:
a. Identifying teeth using the Federation Dentaire International Numbering System
b. Demonstrate brushing and flossing techniques
18) Understand principles of and successfully perform skills related to Medical Laboratory Assisting, incorporating rubrics from textbooks or clinical standards of practice for the following:
a. Obtain a culture specimen and streak an agar plate (this may be simulated on paper)
19) Understand principles of and successfully perform skills related to Medical Assisting Skills, incorporating rubrics from textbooks or clinical standards of practice for the following:
a. Temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure assessment
b. Screening for vision problems
20) Understand principles of and successfully perform skills related to Physical Therapy Skills, incorporating rubrics from textbooks or clinical standards of practice for the following:
a. Ambulation with crutches or cane
b. Administering cold applications
21) Understand principles of and successfully perform skills related to Athletic Training, incorporating rubrics from textbooks or clinical standards of practice for the following:
a. Assessment of athlete with injured ankle or wrist
b. Basic stretching exercises
22) Understand principles of and successfully perform skills related to Forensic Scientist, incorporating rubrics from textbooks or clinical standards of practice for the following:
a. Extraction of basic DNA
Class Syllabus, Rules and Policies
Mrs. Douglas
Room V204
School Year: 2017-2018
Course Title: Health Science
Units of Credit: 1
Prerequisites: NONE
Grade Level: 9th –12th
Course Description: This course serves as a foundation for all health science courses. This course includes basic health care information on services/products related to the health of people or animals. Subject matter will include career choices, skill development, and application of health concepts relative to becoming a health care professional.
Resources:
Diversified Health Occupations 5th edition Louise Simmer
Health Science Fundamentals Revised First Edition
Educational Videos
Grades – Grades will be determined by:
1. Class assignments and homework: 25%
2. Daily and weekly quizzes: 25%
3. Unit tests and projects and research papers: 35%
4. Lab/skills grades: 15%
All homework assignments are due at the beginning of class. Assignments received late will have points deducted.
Make-up Sessions: Schedule a make-up session with the teacher before or after school. You are responsible to turn in your make-up work according to the amount of days you have an excused absence for. If you do not schedule a make-up session, fail to come to your scheduled make-up session, or do not turn in your make-up work within those days you will receive a zero for that work. Students must find out what they missed within the allotted time period. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Tentative Course Schedule
1ST NINE WEEKS:
UNIT I - Leadership / HOSA Skills
UNIT II - History
Unit III - Health Care Systems
Unit IV – Careers
2ND NINE WEEKS:
Unit V – Overview of Structure and Functions of all Body Systems
Unit VI – Understanding Human Needs
Unit VII – Infection Control/Medical Microbiology
3RD NINE WEEKS:
Unit VIII – Medical Math
Unit IX – Military Time
Unit X – Human Needs
4TH NINE WEEKS:
Unit XI – Medical Assisting: Patient Assessment and Vital Signs
Unit XII – Physical Therapy
Unit XIII – Athletic Training
Unit XIV – Forensic Scientist
Unit XV – Medical Laboratory Assistant
Unit XVI – Paramedic
Ø Incorporate HOSA using competitive event guidelines, leadership and team skills in all content areas.
Classroom Supplies
1 – 3-Ring Binder with dividers for notes, handouts, worksheets and study guides
1 – Composition Notebook for weekly medical terminology and BellWork
1 - USB Flash Drive
Fees:
All Health Science students are required to purchase scrubs. This is an important part of the program and it promotes professionalism. Scrubs will be worn every Thursday unless other wise noted. A grade will be given at the end of the 9 weeks for wearing them. They may be in any color as long as they match and look professional. There are several places to purchase the uniforms such as Landau’s, Identity Factor, Wal-Mart, Fred’s, Garage Sales and Goodwill. Scrubs with hospital logos will not be permitted.
The HOSA Club is an important part of the Health Science curriculum. The dues are $20. The dues have to be paid in order for the student to compete in the regional, state and national competitions.
Please make payment by cash or money order. Please send payment no later than September 1st.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected].
Jan Douglas
Health Science Education Instructor
Germantown High School
HOSA Advisor
HEALTH SCIENCE
2016 – 2017 COURSE STANDARDS
Career Planning
1) Synthesize information found in news media, professional journals, and trade magazines to create a report and/or presentation on the historical evolution of healthcare in the United States. Use a timeline or other graphic to illustrate major developments beginning with the first medical school through today. (TN CCSS Reading 2, 7; TN CCSS Writing 6, 8)
2) Prepare a paper or electronic career profile for at least one occupation in each of the five health science career areas (biotechnology research, therapeutic services, support services, health informatics, and diagnostic services), to be included in the student’s health science portfolio. Draw on print and online sources, such as government occupational profiles, and/or interviews with health care professionals to capture at minimum the following:
a. Job description
b. Roles and responsibilities
c. Essential knowledge and skills needed for the career
d. Programs or paths of study available to reach occupational goals, beginning with high school and proceeding through postsecondary
e. Required personality traits for the career
f. Licensure and credentialing requirements
g. Non-educational job requirements such as physical fitness tests, minimum age, and psychological evaluations
h. Photographs or digital prints of each career (refer to HOSA Medical Photography guidelines)
(TN CCSS Reading 1, 2; TN CCSS Writing 4, 6, 9)
3) Drawing evidence from occupational profiles, industry journals, and textbooks, summarize the professional traits (such as leadership, ethical responsibility, and time management) required of healthcare professionals in the twenty-first century. (TN CCSS Reading 1; TN CCSS Writing 9)
Healthcare Systems
4) Identify the types and defining features of healthcare systems in the United States. Compare and contrast these systems with those of other countries that have a high efficiency score in healthcare as rated by agencies such as the World Health Organization. Create a report and/or presentation on these comparisons. (TN CCSS Reading 1, 5; TN CCSS Writing 7, 8 ,9)
5) Compare and contrast the average cost for a procedure such as childbirth, CT scan, and/or heart catheterization in the United States versus the average costs in Canada, Mexico, France, Japan, and/or other countries that have high efficiency scores in healthcare. Translate the information into a table, chart, graph, or other visual representation. Cite specific textual evidence to support the analysis. (TN CCSS Reading 1,5; TN CCSS Writing 7)
6) Differentiate among the methods of payment for healthcare in the United States. Include private and state or federal insurance, health savings accounts, managed care, Veteran’s Health Administration, Military Health System/TRICARE, and long-term care. (TN CCSS Reading 1, 9)
7) Investigate current innovations in healthcare. Develop pro and con arguments based on information found in news media, professional journals, and trade magazines on how innovations have influenced the healthcare system. Support arguments with evidence presented in oral, visual, or written format. (TN CCSS Reading 1, 2, 9; TN CCSS Writing 1, 8, 9)
Body Function and Structure
8) Outline basic concepts of normal structure and function of all body systems, and explain how homeostasis is maintained. (TN CCSS Reading 2)
9) Describe how Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs can affect the physical, social, psychological, and behavioral status of a person. Use technology to produce a visual or digital chart or table to explain the information obtained from published or digital text. (TN CCSS Reading 1; TN CCSS Writing 6, 9)
10) Generate an informational brochure that explains to community members the biophysical, mental/cognitive, social, and emotional development of patients at various stages of the life cycle: infancy, toddler, school age, adolescence, and adulthood (young, middle, and older). Cite textual evidence to support explanations. (TN CCSS Reading 1; TN CCSS Writing 9)
11) Distinguish between the medical definitions of health and wellness, identifying preventive measures and behaviors that promote each. Discuss contemporary controversies to wellness theories, such as but not limited to the debates surrounding electronic medical records, the use of performance-enhancing supplements for athletes, and alternative diets. (TN CCSS Reading 5)
12) Develop a patient health education presentation surrounding one of the following wellness issues: optimal health, exercise and fitness, healthy eating and nutrition, sleep, stress or other mental health issues, drug/alcohol/tobacco use and abuse, body decoration, sexually transmitted infections, or cyber safety. Include signs and symptoms of the behavior and/or disease, major physical concerns associated with it, preventive measures, treatments, and support systems. Include at least three resources. (TN CCSS Reading 1, 3, 5; TN CCSS Writing 2, 4, 7, 9)
Infection Control/Medical Microbiology
13) Define chain of infection and provide strategies of how to break each part of the chain to prevent infection. Conduct a short research project on the effects of practices of sanitation and disinfection on health and wellness, examining the implications for public health. Synthesize findings in a written, oral, or digital presentation, citing evidence from the investigation. (TN CCSS Reading 1; TN CCSS Writing 6,7)
14) Understand the principles of and successfully perform the following skills to prevent or curtail the spread of pathogenic and non-pathogenic organisms:
a. Hand washing
b. Gloving
Foundational Healthcare Skills
15) Review health topics surrounding complementary and alternative medicine such as acupuncture, biofeedback, and herbal treatments. Develop a public service announcement or academic poster presentation intended to inform consumers or health professionals about the specific topic. Include general information, purported benefits, uses in the United States, side effects and/or risks, relevant research, cost, and links to more information. Cite evidence from print and digital resources such as research journals, the National Institute of Health, the Mayo Clinic, and Medline Plus. (TN CCSS Reading 1, 9; TN CCSS Writing 2, 6, 8, 9)
16) Understand principles of and successfully perform skills related to Emergency Medicine, incorporating rubrics from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross for the following:
a. Basic First Aid care of bleeding and wounds
b. Basic First Aid care for burns
c. Basic First aid for bone and joint injuries
17) Understand principles of and successfully perform skills related to Dental Assisting, incorporating rubrics from textbooks or clinical standards of practice for the following:
a. Identifying teeth using the Federation Dentaire International Numbering System
b. Demonstrate brushing and flossing techniques
18) Understand principles of and successfully perform skills related to Medical Laboratory Assisting, incorporating rubrics from textbooks or clinical standards of practice for the following:
a. Obtain a culture specimen and streak an agar plate (this may be simulated on paper)
19) Understand principles of and successfully perform skills related to Medical Assisting Skills, incorporating rubrics from textbooks or clinical standards of practice for the following:
a. Temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure assessment
b. Screening for vision problems
20) Understand principles of and successfully perform skills related to Physical Therapy Skills, incorporating rubrics from textbooks or clinical standards of practice for the following:
a. Ambulation with crutches or cane
b. Administering cold applications
21) Understand principles of and successfully perform skills related to Athletic Training, incorporating rubrics from textbooks or clinical standards of practice for the following:
a. Assessment of athlete with injured ankle or wrist
b. Basic stretching exercises
22) Understand principles of and successfully perform skills related to Forensic Scientist, incorporating rubrics from textbooks or clinical standards of practice for the following:
a. Extraction of basic DNA