Medical Therapeutics
Class Syllabus, Rules and Policies
Mrs. Douglas
Room V 204
School Year: 2017-2018
Course Title: Medical Therapeutics
Units of Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Health Science
Grade Level: 10th –12th
Course Description: This course serves as a foundation to therapeutic careers. This course will allow the student to make an informed decision about entering a therapeutic health care profession, improve knowledge and skills needed to maintain or change the health status of an individual over time. This includes careers such as dental assistance, medical assistance, home health nursing pharmacy, respiratory, and social work.
Curriculum Standards/Learning Expectations: Standards listed below.
Topics Covered:
1ST NINE WEEKS:
Leadership / HOSA Skills
Medical Terminology (Review)
Medical Therapeutics Career Cluster: Scope of Practice
Laws and Ethical Issues
2ND NINE WEEKS:
Patient Bill of Rights
Infection Control/Medical Microbiology
Proper Documentation/HIPAA
Patient Assessment
Patient Education
3RD NINE WEEKS:
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
4TH NINE WEEKS:
Digestive System
Urinary System
Nervous System
Reproductive System
CPR/First Aid
Ø Incorporate HOSA using competitive event guidelines, leadership and team skills in all content areas.
Resources:
Intro to Medical Terminology
The Professional Medical Assistant
Diversified Health Occupations
Educational Videos
Educational Software
Computer Lab
Student Expectation:
1. Be prepared for class.
2. Be on time and in your seat when the bell rings.
3. Be respectful to others/Follow school rules.
4. Turn in work organized, completed & on time with complete heading.
5. Be responsible for yourself.
6. Always Use Complete heading: Name; Class Period & Title
Policies:
Discipline - Students will comply with Mrs. Douglas’ classroom rules and all GHS and SCS’ policies. Violation of any rule will result in 1) a teacher/student conference, 2) an e-mail/phone call to parent, 3) a teacher/student/parent communication/conference, 4) implementation of discussed strategies, and 5) a disciplinary referral.
Cheating – Refer to the GHS Code of Honor Pledge.
Dress Code – Will be assessed prior to entering the classroom. If correction is needed, action may result in a tardy.
Tardy – Refer to the GHS Tardy policy.
All students must have the proper admit slip to be admitted to class.
Conduct – will be determined based on violation of established rules and policies: E – no offenses, S – 1 offense, N – 2-3 offenses, & an excess of 4 offenses or any major offense of GHS & SCS policies will result in a U.
Grades – Grades will be determined by:
1. Class assignments and homework: 20%
2. Daily and weekly quizzes: 20%
3. Unit tests and projects and research papers: 35%
4. Lab/skills grades: 15%
5. Weekly professional attire: 10%
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.
Classroom Supplies
Let’s work on being organized.
1 – 3-Ring Binder with dividers for notes, handouts, worksheets and study guides
1 – Composition Notebook for weekly medical terminology
1 - USB Flash Drive
Fees:
All Medical Therapeutic 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 each week. 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 lab fee for Medical Therapeutics is $5.00. Certification for CPR/First Aid from the American Red Cross will be available for a fee of $27.
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 payments either in 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 Instructor
Germantown High School
HOSA Advisor
MEDICAL THERAPEUTICS
2016- 2017 COURSE STANDARDS
Medical Therapeutics: Career Planning and Compliance
1) Research careers within the therapeutic field, and document educational requirements as well as state and national guidelines governing practicing professionals (such as licensing, certifications, training, and compliance). Identify potential training programs, schools, and examinations appropriate to obtain required credentials for a specific occupation.
2) Investigate and compare the range of skills, competencies, and professional traits required for careers in the therapeutic field. Compare findings to current individual strengths and identify opportunities for personal development. Translate real-time and projected labor market data into narratives to identify local and national employment opportunities and determine areas of growth within therapeutic health fields.
3) Compare and contrast the specific laws and ethical issues that impact relationships among patients/clients and the healthcare professional (for example, patient confidentiality). Citing specific textual evidence to support analysis, debate these issues in an oral or written format.
4) Demonstrate understanding of major legislation and policy affecting health care interaction and delivery by explaining to a patient/client or classmate the American Hospital Association’s “Patient Bill of Rights”; National Patient Safety Goals; and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO).
Medical Therapeutics: Career Planning and Compliance
5) Summarize the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and explain characteristics of advanced directives, living wills, durable power of attorney, and other legal directives governing medical treatment. Explain, using domain-specific language and accurate definitions of legal concepts, how the content of these legal documents impacts patients’ rights for all aspects of care.
6) Construct an argumentative essay developing a claim about the impact of a specific piece of local, state or federal legislation (such as, but not limited to, bans on smoking, changes to entitlements, etc.) on the health of Tennessee. Develop claim(s) and counterclaim(s) fairly, supplying data and evidence for reasoning, including an accurate summary of the legislation.
5) Summarize the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and explain characteristics of advanced directives, living wills, durable power of attorney, and other legal directives governing medical treatment. Explain, using domain-specific language and accurate definitions of legal concepts, how the content of these legal documents impacts patients’ rights for all aspects of care
Medical Therapeutics: Career Planning and Compliance
6) Construct an argumentative essay developing a claim about the impact of a specific piece of local, state or federal legislation (such as, but not limited to, bans on smoking, changes to entitlements, etc.) on the health of Tennessee. Develop claim(s) and counterclaim(s) fairly, supplying data and evidence for reasoning, including an accurate summary of the legislation.
7) Summarize the economic impact of healthcare delivery on the national debt and develop a graph or other visual depicting findings, citing specific textual evidence
8) Calculate the costs of a range of health insurance plans, including deductibles, co-pays, PPO’s and HMO’s. Compare and contrast these plans with the provisions outlined in the Affordable Care Act. For a selected disease/disorder/injury, predict the total cost (including but not limited to the diagnostics, procedures, and medications involved) under each of these plans for the course of the treatment.
9) Gather data related to a specific health issue in a local community (for example, dental health, mental/social health, and chronic health). Identify all healthcare professionals practicing in that community aligned to that specific health issue. Justify the need for an increase or decrease in the number of practicing healthcare professionals based on current data.
Medical Therapeutics: Body Function and Structure
10) Outline the gross normal structure and function of all body systems, and summarize appropriate medical text(s) in order to list signs and symptoms of common diseases and disorders associated with each.
a. Integumentary and lymphatic systems
b. Nervous and musculoskeletal systems
c. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
d. Digestive and urinary systems
e. Reproductive and endocrine system
Medical Therapeutic: Infection Control/Medical Microbiology
11) Demonstrate concepts and skills of asepsis, Universal Precautions, sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization for patient/client care settings in adherence to standards and guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in a lab/clinical setting.
12) Define the term normal flora and explain how its deviation can prevent or cause a disease or disorder. Outline specific preventive measures to align to acceptable standards of care in the healthcare field.
13) Compare and contrast healthcare-associated infections with non-healthcare-associated infections, citing relevant surveillance statistics, preventive measures, and methodologies concerning outbreak detection, management and education.
Medical Therapeutics: Health Records
14) Research the documentation requirements and styles for at least two therapeutic careers. Demonstrate application of proper documentation techniques for a given patient assessment in each of the identified careers.
15) Define the terms Health Informatics, Health Information Technology, and Heath Information Management. Compare and contrast the features and purposes of each in different healthcare settings (such as a physician’s office, hospital, or emergency services site).
16) Summarize information found in news media, professional journals, and trade magazines to examine how Telehealth has impacted the healthcare system and explain its benefits and challenges.
Medical Therapeutics: Patient/Client Interaction
17) Evaluate factors that contribute to effective patient/client communication, demonstrating sensitivity to barriers, cultural differences, and special needs individuals. Use role-plays to demonstrate effective practices within a clinical or classroom setting.
18) Accurately define and demonstrate an understanding of basic medical terminology in order to monitor patient/client status through assessment of:
a. History and Physical (H&P) include but not limited to: family, environmental, social and mental history.
b. Head-to-toe assessment
c. Vital Signs assessment (VS)
d. Height/weight, BMI calculation
e. Dietary assessment
f. Dental Assessment
g. Visual examination
h. Evaluation of diagnostic test results
19) Develop a detailed treatment plan, incorporating accurate medical language, for a case study patient using applicable assessment information following an interview with patient or family member.
Medical Therapeutics: Patient/Client Interaction
20) Develop a patient health education plan including preventive measures, signs and symptoms of exacerbation of disease/disorder/injury, pharmacological needs, and support systems. Include citations from at least three medical texts.
21) Monitor, evaluate, reassess and report significant changes in a patient/client’s physical, social, or mental status and relate findings to normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology using either a case study or family member.
22) Construct a chart or graph to identify and document all healthcare professionals involved in the assessment, monitoring, treatment, and rehabilitation for the patient/client used in previous standards.
Medical Therapeutics: Therapeutic Statistics
23) Synthesize charts, statistics, and other health-related data to understand the distribution and determinants of disease in target populations as related to therapeutic services (such as heart disease in women), and communicate this knowledge to the public through role-plays, written materials, or other informational resources to improve the health of the community.
24) Evaluate research related to diseases, statistical information, and epidemiology to determine the unique needs of a target population as related to therapeutic services (such as cardiovascular rehabilitation services). Compare the incidence of a particular disease/disorder within this population to its prevalence on local, state, regional, and national levels.
25) Investigate the research and development of pharmaceutical agents, trends related to biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, immunizations, and pharmacogenomics. Conduct a long-term independent research project to craft an explanatory text narrating scientific procedures or technical processes (such as DNA-specific medications).
Medical Therapeutics: Community Health
26) Successfully perform American Red Cross or American Heart Association adult, child, and infant Basic Life Support (BLS) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Providers and First Aid skills.
27) Research a local community emergency response team. Investigate therapeutic careers involved with emergency response; describe the education and training required for these healthcare professionals.
Class Syllabus, Rules and Policies
Mrs. Douglas
Room V 204
School Year: 2017-2018
Course Title: Medical Therapeutics
Units of Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Health Science
Grade Level: 10th –12th
Course Description: This course serves as a foundation to therapeutic careers. This course will allow the student to make an informed decision about entering a therapeutic health care profession, improve knowledge and skills needed to maintain or change the health status of an individual over time. This includes careers such as dental assistance, medical assistance, home health nursing pharmacy, respiratory, and social work.
Curriculum Standards/Learning Expectations: Standards listed below.
Topics Covered:
1ST NINE WEEKS:
Leadership / HOSA Skills
Medical Terminology (Review)
Medical Therapeutics Career Cluster: Scope of Practice
Laws and Ethical Issues
2ND NINE WEEKS:
Patient Bill of Rights
Infection Control/Medical Microbiology
Proper Documentation/HIPAA
Patient Assessment
Patient Education
3RD NINE WEEKS:
Skeletal System
Muscular System
Cardiovascular System
Respiratory System
4TH NINE WEEKS:
Digestive System
Urinary System
Nervous System
Reproductive System
CPR/First Aid
Ø Incorporate HOSA using competitive event guidelines, leadership and team skills in all content areas.
Resources:
Intro to Medical Terminology
The Professional Medical Assistant
Diversified Health Occupations
Educational Videos
Educational Software
Computer Lab
Student Expectation:
1. Be prepared for class.
2. Be on time and in your seat when the bell rings.
3. Be respectful to others/Follow school rules.
4. Turn in work organized, completed & on time with complete heading.
5. Be responsible for yourself.
6. Always Use Complete heading: Name; Class Period & Title
Policies:
Discipline - Students will comply with Mrs. Douglas’ classroom rules and all GHS and SCS’ policies. Violation of any rule will result in 1) a teacher/student conference, 2) an e-mail/phone call to parent, 3) a teacher/student/parent communication/conference, 4) implementation of discussed strategies, and 5) a disciplinary referral.
Cheating – Refer to the GHS Code of Honor Pledge.
Dress Code – Will be assessed prior to entering the classroom. If correction is needed, action may result in a tardy.
Tardy – Refer to the GHS Tardy policy.
All students must have the proper admit slip to be admitted to class.
Conduct – will be determined based on violation of established rules and policies: E – no offenses, S – 1 offense, N – 2-3 offenses, & an excess of 4 offenses or any major offense of GHS & SCS policies will result in a U.
Grades – Grades will be determined by:
1. Class assignments and homework: 20%
2. Daily and weekly quizzes: 20%
3. Unit tests and projects and research papers: 35%
4. Lab/skills grades: 15%
5. Weekly professional attire: 10%
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.
Classroom Supplies
Let’s work on being organized.
1 – 3-Ring Binder with dividers for notes, handouts, worksheets and study guides
1 – Composition Notebook for weekly medical terminology
1 - USB Flash Drive
Fees:
All Medical Therapeutic 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 each week. 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 lab fee for Medical Therapeutics is $5.00. Certification for CPR/First Aid from the American Red Cross will be available for a fee of $27.
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 payments either in 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 Instructor
Germantown High School
HOSA Advisor
MEDICAL THERAPEUTICS
2016- 2017 COURSE STANDARDS
Medical Therapeutics: Career Planning and Compliance
1) Research careers within the therapeutic field, and document educational requirements as well as state and national guidelines governing practicing professionals (such as licensing, certifications, training, and compliance). Identify potential training programs, schools, and examinations appropriate to obtain required credentials for a specific occupation.
2) Investigate and compare the range of skills, competencies, and professional traits required for careers in the therapeutic field. Compare findings to current individual strengths and identify opportunities for personal development. Translate real-time and projected labor market data into narratives to identify local and national employment opportunities and determine areas of growth within therapeutic health fields.
3) Compare and contrast the specific laws and ethical issues that impact relationships among patients/clients and the healthcare professional (for example, patient confidentiality). Citing specific textual evidence to support analysis, debate these issues in an oral or written format.
4) Demonstrate understanding of major legislation and policy affecting health care interaction and delivery by explaining to a patient/client or classmate the American Hospital Association’s “Patient Bill of Rights”; National Patient Safety Goals; and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Organizations (JCAHO).
Medical Therapeutics: Career Planning and Compliance
5) Summarize the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and explain characteristics of advanced directives, living wills, durable power of attorney, and other legal directives governing medical treatment. Explain, using domain-specific language and accurate definitions of legal concepts, how the content of these legal documents impacts patients’ rights for all aspects of care.
6) Construct an argumentative essay developing a claim about the impact of a specific piece of local, state or federal legislation (such as, but not limited to, bans on smoking, changes to entitlements, etc.) on the health of Tennessee. Develop claim(s) and counterclaim(s) fairly, supplying data and evidence for reasoning, including an accurate summary of the legislation.
5) Summarize the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and explain characteristics of advanced directives, living wills, durable power of attorney, and other legal directives governing medical treatment. Explain, using domain-specific language and accurate definitions of legal concepts, how the content of these legal documents impacts patients’ rights for all aspects of care
Medical Therapeutics: Career Planning and Compliance
6) Construct an argumentative essay developing a claim about the impact of a specific piece of local, state or federal legislation (such as, but not limited to, bans on smoking, changes to entitlements, etc.) on the health of Tennessee. Develop claim(s) and counterclaim(s) fairly, supplying data and evidence for reasoning, including an accurate summary of the legislation.
7) Summarize the economic impact of healthcare delivery on the national debt and develop a graph or other visual depicting findings, citing specific textual evidence
8) Calculate the costs of a range of health insurance plans, including deductibles, co-pays, PPO’s and HMO’s. Compare and contrast these plans with the provisions outlined in the Affordable Care Act. For a selected disease/disorder/injury, predict the total cost (including but not limited to the diagnostics, procedures, and medications involved) under each of these plans for the course of the treatment.
9) Gather data related to a specific health issue in a local community (for example, dental health, mental/social health, and chronic health). Identify all healthcare professionals practicing in that community aligned to that specific health issue. Justify the need for an increase or decrease in the number of practicing healthcare professionals based on current data.
Medical Therapeutics: Body Function and Structure
10) Outline the gross normal structure and function of all body systems, and summarize appropriate medical text(s) in order to list signs and symptoms of common diseases and disorders associated with each.
a. Integumentary and lymphatic systems
b. Nervous and musculoskeletal systems
c. Cardiovascular and respiratory systems
d. Digestive and urinary systems
e. Reproductive and endocrine system
Medical Therapeutic: Infection Control/Medical Microbiology
11) Demonstrate concepts and skills of asepsis, Universal Precautions, sanitation, disinfection, and sterilization for patient/client care settings in adherence to standards and guidelines from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in a lab/clinical setting.
12) Define the term normal flora and explain how its deviation can prevent or cause a disease or disorder. Outline specific preventive measures to align to acceptable standards of care in the healthcare field.
13) Compare and contrast healthcare-associated infections with non-healthcare-associated infections, citing relevant surveillance statistics, preventive measures, and methodologies concerning outbreak detection, management and education.
Medical Therapeutics: Health Records
14) Research the documentation requirements and styles for at least two therapeutic careers. Demonstrate application of proper documentation techniques for a given patient assessment in each of the identified careers.
15) Define the terms Health Informatics, Health Information Technology, and Heath Information Management. Compare and contrast the features and purposes of each in different healthcare settings (such as a physician’s office, hospital, or emergency services site).
16) Summarize information found in news media, professional journals, and trade magazines to examine how Telehealth has impacted the healthcare system and explain its benefits and challenges.
Medical Therapeutics: Patient/Client Interaction
17) Evaluate factors that contribute to effective patient/client communication, demonstrating sensitivity to barriers, cultural differences, and special needs individuals. Use role-plays to demonstrate effective practices within a clinical or classroom setting.
18) Accurately define and demonstrate an understanding of basic medical terminology in order to monitor patient/client status through assessment of:
a. History and Physical (H&P) include but not limited to: family, environmental, social and mental history.
b. Head-to-toe assessment
c. Vital Signs assessment (VS)
d. Height/weight, BMI calculation
e. Dietary assessment
f. Dental Assessment
g. Visual examination
h. Evaluation of diagnostic test results
19) Develop a detailed treatment plan, incorporating accurate medical language, for a case study patient using applicable assessment information following an interview with patient or family member.
Medical Therapeutics: Patient/Client Interaction
20) Develop a patient health education plan including preventive measures, signs and symptoms of exacerbation of disease/disorder/injury, pharmacological needs, and support systems. Include citations from at least three medical texts.
21) Monitor, evaluate, reassess and report significant changes in a patient/client’s physical, social, or mental status and relate findings to normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology using either a case study or family member.
22) Construct a chart or graph to identify and document all healthcare professionals involved in the assessment, monitoring, treatment, and rehabilitation for the patient/client used in previous standards.
Medical Therapeutics: Therapeutic Statistics
23) Synthesize charts, statistics, and other health-related data to understand the distribution and determinants of disease in target populations as related to therapeutic services (such as heart disease in women), and communicate this knowledge to the public through role-plays, written materials, or other informational resources to improve the health of the community.
24) Evaluate research related to diseases, statistical information, and epidemiology to determine the unique needs of a target population as related to therapeutic services (such as cardiovascular rehabilitation services). Compare the incidence of a particular disease/disorder within this population to its prevalence on local, state, regional, and national levels.
25) Investigate the research and development of pharmaceutical agents, trends related to biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, immunizations, and pharmacogenomics. Conduct a long-term independent research project to craft an explanatory text narrating scientific procedures or technical processes (such as DNA-specific medications).
Medical Therapeutics: Community Health
26) Successfully perform American Red Cross or American Heart Association adult, child, and infant Basic Life Support (BLS) cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for Healthcare Providers and First Aid skills.
27) Research a local community emergency response team. Investigate therapeutic careers involved with emergency response; describe the education and training required for these healthcare professionals.