Health Science Technology-1 Course Code 5550
Colleton County High School
Miriam Bessinger, R.N.,Instructor 803-378-5463
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Course description: Health Science 1 is the first Health Science course offered to students interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field. During this first course students are introduced to healthcare history, careers, law and ethics, cultural diversity, healthcare language and math, infection control, professionalism, communication, basic organization of healthcare facilities, and types of healthcare insurance. Students get a good grasp of where healthcare has been, where it’s going and how professionalism and personal characteristics impact their success. Students will be introduced to infection control and “Standard Precautions” and they will learn about confidentiality through HIPAA. As students are guided through healthcare career exploration, they will discuss education levels, credentialing and other requirements needed to be successful. Students will participate in a career project, and will hear from guest speakers in various healthcare fields. Students will learn first-aid procedures and learn fire safety. The skills and knowledge that students learn in Health Science 1 serve as a foundation to prepare them for future clinical experiences such as job shadowing or clinical rotations as they advance in the Health Science courses. To advance to Health Science 2, students must have an 80% score or higher in Health Science 1, & teacher recommendation.
General Requirements– This course is recommended for students in grades 10-12. There are no pre- requisites required, however Biology is recommended as a pre or co- requisite. Students should have an interest in learning about all facets of healthcare.
Credit: CP - 1 unit = (120 hours)
Foundation Standard 1: Academic Foundation
Health Science students will know the academic subject matter required for proficiency within their area. Topics include: metric and household systems of measurement, mathematical calculations and conversion that apply to healthcare, recording military time, Roman numerals, and medical terminology
Foundation Standard 2: Communications
Health Science students will know the various methods of giving and obtaining information. They will communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Topics include: elements of effective communication using the sender-receiver model, verbal and nonverbal communication skills, speaking and listening skills, electronic communications applications for healthcare, and cultural and religious communication barriers.
Foundation Standard 3: Systems
Health Science students will understand how the role of various healthcare providers fit into their department, their organization, and the overall healthcare environment. They will identify how key systems affect services they perform and quality of care. Topics include: healthcare history and medical advances, public, private, government, and nonprofit agencies, emerging issues in healthcare, responsibilities of consumers within the healthcare system and common methods of payment for healthcare to include Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, worker’s compensation, etc.
Foundation Standard 4: Employability Skills
Health Science students will understand how employability skills enhance their employment opportunities and job satisfaction. They will demonstrate key employability skills and will maintain and upgrade skills, as needed. Topics include: personal traits or attitudes desirable in a member of the healthcare team, professional standards and characteristics as they apply to hygiene, dress, language, confidentiality, and behavior, health science career pathways (diagnostic services, therapeutic services, health informatics, support services, or biotechnology research and development and levels of education, credentialing requirements, employment opportunities, workplace environments, and career earnings.
Foundation Standard 5: Legal Responsibilities
Health Science students will understand the legal responsibilities, limitations, and implications of their actions within the healthcare delivery setting. They will perform their duties according to regulations, policies, laws, and legislated rights of clients. Topics include: practices that could result in malpractice, liability, and/or negligence (to include civil law, criminal law, torts, and contracts.) and standards for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Foundation Standard 6: Ethics
Health Science students will understand accepted ethical practices with respect to cultural, social, and ethnic differences within the healthcare environment. They will perform quality healthcare delivery. Topics include: ethical and legal issues impacting healthcare and religious, cultural, economic, and ethnic values as they impact healthcare.
Foundation Standard 7: Safety Practices
Health Science students will understand the existing and potential hazards to clients, coworkers, and self. They will prevent injury or illness through safe work practices and follow health and safety policies and procedures. Topics include:major classes of microorganisms, infection control principles. (Hand washing and basic gloving), personal safety procedures based on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regulations and comply with safety signs, labels and symbols, safety techniques in the work environment to include body mechanics and ergonomics, standard precautions as described in the rules and regulations set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and fire safety related to a healthcare setting.
Foundation Standard 8: Teamwork
Health Science students will understand the roles and responsibilities of individual members as part of the healthcare team, including their ability to promote the delivery of quality healthcare. They will interact effectively and sensitively with all members of the healthcare team. Topics include: roles and responsibilities of team members, interdisciplinary roles of team members and act responsibly as a team member, characteristics of effective teams and methods for building positive team relationships, teamwork, and leadership skills.
Foundation Standard 9: Health Maintenance Practices
Health Science students will understand the fundamentals of wellness and the prevention of disease processes. They will practice preventive health behaviors among the clients. Topics include: complementary and alternative health practices and behaviors that are beneficial to health and wellness.
Foundation Standard 10: Technical Skills
Health Science students will apply technical skills required for all career specialties. They will demonstrate skills and knowledge as appropriate. Topics include: measuring and recording vital signs (temperature, pulse, and respiration, use of Snellen chart and first aid procedures. (Certification optional in level 1)
Foundation Standard 11: Information Technology Applications
Health Science students will use information technology applications required within all career specialties. They will demonstrate use as appropriate to healthcare applications. Topics include:using technology (fax, e-mail, and Internet) to access and distribute data and other technology applications in healthcare.
Attendance & Work Make-up:
Work habits are beginning now! If you miss a day, you have missed hours of instruction. When you return, YOU are responsible to make up the work. Email me when you miss class to ask for missed work at r or text me at 803-378-5463. Check with me as soon as you return to class for any missed assignments. Major assignments and projects are posted on my webpage on the Colleton County High School website.
Remember, employers want to hire students with good school attendance!
Employers also want to hire students with a positive attitude and positive work ethics.
Classroom Rules:
1.Enter the room quietly, quickly get your books, supplies, etc., and be seated in your assigned seat. Mrs. Bessinger may change seating assignments at random. Class time is a time for learning, not socializing with your friends.
2.If an assignment is put on the front board (ex: Bell work), begin working on the assignment.
3.You must be in your seat when the tardy bell rings or you will be marked TARDY.
4.Stay seated until the final bell rings and the instructor will dismiss the class.
5.Respect others (peers & instructor) and keep your work areas clean. “Take care of yourself, take care of others, and take care of your environment.”
6.Your grade in this class is determined by testing, projects, and participation. Sleeping is NOT allowed in this classroom, and it will affect your grade.
7.You may not eat & drink in this classroom.
8.Do not apply cosmetics, and do not brush or comb hair in the classroom.
9.It is everyone’s job to keep our classroom and lab areas safe and clean.
10. All tests missed should be made-up during the next available class time.
The student isresponsible for requesting the test from the instructor. The student hasup to 5 daysafter returning to school to schedule the make-up test. Any
projects or assignments thatwere missed must be completed and turned in
within 2 daysof returning toschool. Any assignment received beyond 2
days of returningto school isconsidered late, and 10 points will beautomatically deducted fromtheassignment. If you fail a test, you may request a re-test. The retest must be completed within 5 class days of the original test. You may not be given the same test but the test will cover the same material.
Behavior:
Appropriate behavior is a MUST. We are practicing to enter the real work world and must model good employability skills.
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1st offense- verbal warning
2nd offense-conference with student in a private location
3rd offense-conference with parent. In person or by phone, documented.
4rd offense-Conference with parent and student with an administrator, documented.
After these steps, if the problem persists the student will be referred to administration for removal from the class.
The following incidents will result in immediate recommendation for removal from the Health Science Program:
Fighting, profanity, vandalism, stealing, threatening a teacher or student, or any illegal activity that requires police intervention.
Students in the Health Science Program MUST maintain a good attendance and discipline records in order to participate in job shadowing and clinical rotations with local healthcare providers.
Required Supplies:
3 Ring Binder with loose leaf paper, pens & a Flash drive
Textbook:
Diversified Health Occupations (Seventh Edition).
Class Fees:
$20.00 HOSA membership (optional)
$5.00 CPR card.
Competencies/Standards:
This class is based on state-adopted competencies/standards. These are procedures you must MASTER in this classroom/lab. These are core standards deemed important for the Health Science Program of Study.
Additional Help:
I am available before school (from 7:45 until 8:00 AM), and after school (3:20-3:30 PM). Please call me if you need to set-up an appointment. (803) 378-5463
My goal with this class is for each student to get a thorough introduction into Health Care Careers, stimulate the student’s interest in becoming a Health Care Provider, and have each student understand basic concepts and principles that will be needed along his/her chosen career path.
Have an exciting and productivesemester!
Miriam Bessinger, R.N.
Health Science Education Teacher
School: 843-782-0031 ext. 55016 , Cell: 803-378-5463
HEALTH SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY-1
SYLLABUS
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