MEDICAL BIOTECHNOLOGY "CLUSTER" STANDARDS

Culminating Activity: Students will apply a medical biotechnology procedure and evaluate the process.
Content Standard / Concepts / Benchmarks
Standard 1 – HLB-1.0
Evaluate advances in medical biotechnology to prevent disease and/or improve health and wellness. / Overview / HLB-1.1 Analyze the history and purpose of medical biotechnology and its impact on today's health and wellness.
  • Describe the history of medical biotechnology and relate to current medical care issues.
  • Explain the purpose of medical biotechnology and its effect on health care.
  • Examine medical biotechnology views by discussing examples of objective and subjective scientific, economic, and political data and positions used.

Cellular Biology
 Genetics
 Microbiology / HLB-1.2 Characterize major common genetic disorders in order to identify and use appropriate corresponding molecular testing.
  • Analyze basic structure and function of cells and how they relate to biotechnology testing.
  • Correlate changes in human chromosomes to associated congenital disorders.
  • Examine anatomy and/or physiology changes from congenital disorders and its effect on the human body.
  • Classify molecular tests employed to identify congenital disorders.
  • Analyze the use of molecular/cellular testing to accurately identify genetic disorders.

HLB-1.3 Characterize major infectious diseases (e.g. bacteria, viral, respiratory, febrile, etc.) in order to identify and use appropriate corresponding molecular testing.
  • Summarize major infectious diseases (e.g. bacteria, viral, respiratory, febrile, etc.) and its diagnosis.
  • Examine anatomy and/or physiology changes from infectious diseases and its effect on the human body.
  • Analyze the use of molecular/cellular testing to accurately identify infectious diseases.

Innovations / HLB-1.3 Critique advances in medical biotechnology to prevent disease and/or improve health. deleted repeated idea
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the business climate for medical biotechnology industry sectors in the current market.
  • Examine the relationship of medical biotechnology to the development of commercial products (innovative diagnostics, changing or enhancing genetic characteristics, genetic engineering, nanotechnology, bioinformatics, or forensics) to improve health.
  • Explain the concept of personalized medicine and its impact on health.
  • Analyze how research data is used to generate innovative test conclusions and/or diagnosis of disease.

Standard 2 – HLB-2.0
Utilize laboratory procedures and safety practices in the delivery of quality medical biotechnology. / Laboratory Procedures / HLB-2.1 Compare and apply methods and procedures in medical biotechnology laboratories to adhere to acceptable industry practices and enforce local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Explain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and how it is used to ensure accurate documentation.
  • Assess hazardous conditions to mitigate unnecessary exposure to self and others and practice sterile techniques.
  • Describe and practice proper handling and disposal of biological and chemical waste to minimize danger to self and others.
  • Practice quality control measures to ensure accuracy of testing results.

Psychomotor Skills / HLB-2.2 Recognize and demonstrate proper psychomotor skills to produce accurate information without harm to self, others or instruments.
  • Correctly use basic lab instruments and measuring devices (e.g. microscopes, spectrophotometer, balances and pipettes etc.) to prolong the life of the instrument.
  • Use appropriate instruments for measurable range in testing. (e.g. micropipettes vs. serological pipits)
  • Properly manipulate lab glassware to achieve accurate testing.
  • Adopt correct ergonomic practices to avoid repetitive motion injury.

Standard 3 – HLB-3.0
Apply and analyze scientific inquiry and mathematical concepts to communicate medical biotechnology information.
Standard 3 – HLB-3.0
continued / Communication
Documentation and Interpretation / HLC-3.1 Use scientific inquiry to interpret, document, and communicate health-related information to provide quality medical biotechnology.
  • Understand the scientific inquiry process as applied in the medical biotechnology industry.
  • Interpret technical journals, graphs, and extrapolate information in a clear and concise manner using appropriate medical terminology.
  • Translate medical abbreviations and acronyms accurately to ensure effective communication.
  • Document observations and articulate laboratory results precisely to provide quality medical care.

 Mathematical / HLC-3.2 Use mathematical concepts to interpret, document, and communicate health-related information to provide quality medical biotechnology.
  • Justify the use of exact metric and standard measurements, conversions, ratios, proportion, percentage, intake and output, Roman numerals, and dosage calculations to deliver proper health care.
  • Demonstrate appropriate inquiry skills and mathematical concepts to resolve problems commonly found in various health care setting.
  • Manipulate mathematical functions (convert between units, calculate solution concentrations, use of significant figures, etc.) to summarize lab data accurately.
  • Use statistic analysis to draw relevant conclusions.

 Technology / HLC-3.3 Analyze how technology is used to facilitate communication in the medical biotechnology field.
  • Identify and explain the proper usage of common technologies that support communication in the delivery of medical care.
  • Analyze the current use of electronic health records to improve health care.
  • Research the pros and cons of using technology such as electronic medical records (EMR).

 Interpersonal / HLC-3.4 Apply and analyze interpersonal communication styles to gain or transfer information, express ideas or solve problems.
  • Demonstrate effective team work by collaborating with people from diverse backgrounds to provide quality health care.
  • Identify cultural differences amongst patients, staff, and co-workers and its implications on patient care.
  • Practice case scenarios or situations highlighting differences between a medical biotechnology provider and client (e.g. young and old, male and female, Western and Asian, etc.) to develop stronger interpersonal skills.

Standard 4 – HLC-4.0
Evaluate legal and ethical principles related to the role of the medical biotechnology professional in the delivery of quality health care. / Legal, Ethical and Professional Principles / HLC-4.1 Evaluate the impact of legal and ethical issues on the medical biotechnology profession.
  • Demonstrate professional conduct, appropriate attire and accountability for entry and performance of standards as required in the medical biotechnology industry.
  • Evaluate the legal and ethical responsibilities of medical biotechnology providers based on a professional code of conduct.
  • Explain what constitutes fraudulent behavior according to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) laws.
  • Analyze case scenarios using problem-solving techniques with ethical and legal dilemmas to identify responsibilities of medial biotechnology providers.

HLC-4.2 Compare and contrast moral values, professional and organizational ethics and its relationship to health care.
  • Recognize barriers (preconceived bias, stereotypes, prejudices, etc.) for elderly, socially/economically disadvantaged (homeless, working poor), and stigmatized groups (HIV positive, illegal immigrants) to access quality health care.
  • Analyze how discriminatory practices affect patient care.
  • Examine current events that involve social injustice and responsive actions.

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05/05/2011