Health Science Technology
Level 1 Semester 1
Course Syllabus 2017-2018
Class Schedules adjusted as warranted. Follow up with Mrs. King
(610)-489-7272 x 117
Textbook: Health Careers Today, Gerdin, Mosby, 6th Edition
Workbook: Health Careers Today, Gerdin, Mosby, 6th Edition
All work related activities will be checked every Thursday. This includes workbook or related chapter assignments. There will be a test every Thursday. Gym and Health Fair Project/ Job Skills class every Friday. There will be a daily journaling assignment.
Grading System: Knowledge Grade=30%
A 93-100 Attitude/Participation=20%
B 85-92 Skills Grade= 50%
C 77-84
D 70-76
F Below 70
First Marking Period
August
28 Introduction of class, book distribution, syllabus
September
September Skills –Must be completed w/Corresponding Chapters
Uniform fittings this week
5 Chapter 1: Health Care of the Past, Present, and Future
11 Chapter 2: Interpersonal Dynamics & Communication
18 Chapter 3: Safety, Health, and Environmental Practices
25 Chapter 4: Ethics and Legal Responsibilities
PROGRESS REPORTS First week of October, 2016
October
October Skills –Must be completed w/Corresponding Chapters
2 CPR Begins
9 CPR
16 CPR
23 Chapter 5: Culture and Health Care
30 Chapter 6: Employability and Career Development
FIRST QUARTER ENDS / PROGRESS REPORTS
Second Marking Period
November
November Skills –Must be completed w/Corresponding Chapters
6 Chapter 7: Academic Foundation
13 Chapter 8: Wellness, Growth and Development
20, 22 In-Service
22 Fall Break
27Chapter9: Professionalism
December
December Skills –Must be completed w/Corresponding Chapters
4 Chapter 10: Medical Mathematics
11 Chapter 11: Medical Terminology
18 Chapter 12: Body Organizations
Blood Drive December 8, 2017
PROGRESS REPORTS DUE second week of December, 2017
Winter Break
Welcome Back!
2018
January
January Skills –Must be completed w/Corresponding Chapters
2Chapter 12: Body Organization
8Chapter 13: Integumentary System
16 Chapter 14: Cardiovascular System
22 Chapter 15: Circulatory System
Wellness Fair Preparation and Presentation January, 2018
POS HST 100-300Targeted for Completion by January 2018
SECOND QUARTER ENDS/ PROGRESS REPORTS
Midterm
Third Marking Period/ Semester 2/ Level One, 2018
SKILLS USA Competition
February
February Skills –Must be completed w/Corresponding Chapters
5Chapter 16: Respiratory System
12Chapter 17: Skeletal System
20 Chapter 18: Muscular System
26 Chapter 19: Digestive System
PROGRESS REPORTS DUE first week of MARCH, 2017
HOSA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS, March 8, 9, 10, 2017
Lancaster Host Resort
Level I Clinical Begins in March following HOSA, every Tuesday or Wednesday, schedule to be announced
March
March -Skills Must be completed w/Corresponding Chapters
5Chapter 20: Urinary System
12Chapter 21: Endocrine System
19Chapter 22: Nervous System
March Spring Break 3/28- 4/2, 2018
3RD QUARTER ENDS/PROGRESS REPORTS
Fourth Marking Period
Career Clusters
April
AprilSkills –Must be completed w/Corresponding Chapters
3Chapter 23: Sensory System
9Chapter 24: Reproductive System
Career Clusters
16Chapter 25: Biotechnology Research and Development Careers
23 Chapter 26: Clinical Laboratory and Medical Forensics Careers
30 Chapter 27: Imaging Careers
PROGRESS REPORTS DUE first week of May, 2018
May
MaySkills –Must be completed w/Corresponding Chapters
7 Chapter 28: Emergency Health Careers
14 Chapter 29-38: Student Choice of One Chapter of Interest
21 Chapter 29-38: Student Choice of One Chapter of Interest
29 Chapter 29-38: Student Choice of One Chapter of Interest
30 Chapter 29-38: Student Choice of One Chapter of Interest
June
June- Skills –Must be completed w/Corresponding Chapters
5 Chapter 29-38 Student choice of one chapter of interest
Final exam/ Prep for Next School Year
POS HST 1000-1013, 1200-1204 Targeted for Completion by
June, 2018
4TH QUARTER ENDS/PROGRESS REPORTS
HAPPY SUMMER!