COURSE SYLLABUS

Applications of Health Care Science Technology Education

INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS

Applications of Therapeutic Services is an intermediate course for the Therapeutic Services Career Pathway and is designed to provide an overall framework of basic skills utilized in the provision of direct client care. Monitoring and evaluating client status includes assessment techniques such as vital signs as well as the application of mathematical concepts appropriate to clinical expectations and/or work-based learning. The function and pathophysiology of each body system is evaluated prior to community first aid and basic life support techniques, which are expanded to include rescue skills for infants and children. Students continue with the development of individual career portfolios utilizing postsecondary program research, employability skills, and /or work based learning and may receive recognition for their accomplishments through a variety of venues locally, regionally, and nationally such as the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, HOSA (Health Occupations Student Association), and the National Consortium on Health Science and Technology Education (NCHSTE). Upon completion of this course and pre-requisites students who successfully mater these standards with be eligible to sit for a National Certificate of Proficiency or Mastery, issued in partnership between NCHSTE and National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI).

At the end of this course, you will:

  • engage in self-assessment, develop a detailed career plan, initiate portfolio development, and recognize the need for continuous self-assessment and goals modification in order to encourage personal and professional growth in the process of life-long learning.
  • demonstrate the roles and responsibilities of individual members as part of the healthcare team and/or Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO), including your ability to promote the delivery of quality healthcare. Youwill interact effectively and sensitively with all members of the healthcare team and/or CTSO.
  • demonstrate the proper implementation of safe work practices to prevent injury or illness as designated by each class, laboratory, clinical site, and/or facility’s safety protocol.
  • demonstrate accurate and grammatically correct communications, both oral and written, utilizing medical terminology and other nomenclature appropriate to environment.
  • analyze appropriate information technology tool(s) for information collection and their regulatory guidelines for collecting data and maintaining client health care records.
  • analyze the general purpose of a treatment plan.
  • analyze the anatomy, physiology and basic pathophysiology of each of the body’s systems and apply knowledge in performance of evaluating, monitoring, and treatment of client(s) and/or simulations.
  • demonstrate the process for basic assessment (i.e. vital signs, height, weight, etc…), monitoring, and reporting/recording patient/client’s health status.
  • demonstrate the performance of first aid procedures meeting and/or exceeding all standards of the American Red Cross (ARC) and/or American Heart Association’s (AHA) utilizing personal protection devices and equipment in compliance with all OSHA regulatory guidelines. Simulations may be used when necessary.
  • demonstrate basic life support techniques for both infants and children while utilizing personal protective equipment devices and adhering to all standard precautions within OSHA guidelines. Simulations may be used for demonstration purposes as necessary.

NEEDS AND RESOURCES

Required Background:

  • Successful completion of Introduction to Healthcare Science course is required.

Required Materials:

To successfully complete this course, you will need

  • 1- 3-ring binder
  • Paper
  • Dividers
  • Pen/pencil
  • POSITIVE ATTITUDE
  • Stethoscope
  • Scrubs
  • 1 - Folder with clips and pockets

COURSE OUTLINE

Welcome/Policy & Procedure

Infection Control

Anatomy & Physiology

Vital Signs

Documentation

CPR & First Aid (Healthcare Provider)

Medical Communications

Medical Math/Time

Preparing for the work world

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

General Rules:

These rules are basic courtesies expected of everyone. It is important for that you engage in behaviors that promote success in the classroom so that you may have continued success in your career. Please…

  • Be present.
  • Be punctual.
  • Behave appropriately.
  • Display honesty and integrity. Do not give answers to someone else. Do not take answers from someone else.Always tell the truth.
  • Display a kind, courteous, and friendly attitude toward others. Ask before borrowingschool or classmates belongings.
  • Assume responsibility for behavior in the classroom as well asin the clinical setting.
  • Accept instruction graciously and use it for self-improvement.
  • Consistently use good manners.
  • Always respect yourself, the teacher and your peers.
  • Use appropriate language (no profanity).
  • Actively participate in class discussion and activities. Exhibit interest and remainattentive to topics being studied.
  • Wear clothing and shoes that meet the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education dress code.
  • Personal grooming is to be done in private, not in the classroom. Begin work as soon as the bell rings without being told.
  • Stay awake and keep head off the desk.
  • Refrain from idle talk, whispering, and distractive behaviors.
  • Read only materials which pertain to the study of Health Care ScienceTechnology Education.
  • DO NOT EAT, DRINK, OR CHEW GUM DURING CLASS UNLESS REQUIRED BY A CLASS-RELATED ACTIVITY.
  • Keep assigned area and help to keep room in proper order.
  • Sit in desks. Please do not sit on top of desks, tables, beds or wheelchairs.
  • Keep feet on the floor and not in chairs, desks, or tables.
  • Take care of personal needs between classes and do not ask to leave the classroom.
  • Stay in your desk until dismissed by the teacher.
  • Do not enter the lab area until you have been instructed to do so.
  • Do not use any equipment until you have been properly instructed and have demonstrated competency in its use.
  • Notify the instructor of any broken equipment or of any safety hazards observed in the classroom.

Discipline Plan:

1st Infraction Talk to Student

2nd Infraction Parent Contact

3rd Infraction Isolation

4th Infraction Referral to Office or Counselor

Grading Policy:

Class work, Homework 40 %

Group participation

Tests, Projects, Performance 60%

Skills Research Papers ______

100%

Grading Scale:

A: 90-100

B: 80-89

C: 70-79

F: < 70

Make-up work due to absence:

Upon returning to school from an excused absence, the student may complete a “Request for Missed Assignments” form and submit it to the teacher. The missed assignments will be provided and a due date assigned. Completed work will need to be returned by the due date with the form attached for full credit. All previously assigned work is due the day you return to class for full credit.

Late work:

All work is due on the date indicated by the teacher. Work submitted late will be subject to the following:

1 day: 10-point deduction

2 days: 20-point deduction

3 days: 30-point deduction

Projects and long-standing assignments do not apply to this rule. 30-points will be deducted after the 1st day and will not be accepted thereafter.

I have read this course syllabus and agreed to its contents.

Student Signature: ______Date: ______

Parent Signature: ______Date: ______

CONTACT INFORMATION*

I will be glad to schedule an appointment with you and/or your parents if you need additional help or have questions.

Natasha Harris-Haggan, RN Susie Williams, EDS

151 Coach Joe Turner Drive 151 Coach Joe Turner Drive

Savannah, GA 31408 Savannah, Georgia 31408

(912) 395-6750 (912) 395-6750

*Please keep this page at home for you and your parent’s records.