Demonstrate knowledge of leadership and citizenship

1.1

Participate in a health student organization

1.2

Demonstrate knowledge of the student organization’s purpose and mission

1.3

Demonstrate skills, characteristics, and responsibilities of leaders

1.4

Relate the importance of leadership skills to workplace success

1.5

Participate in one community service project

Identify, plan, and prepare for a future career

2.1

Analyze personal skills, interests, and abilities related to career planning

2.2

Research a specific career for information on education, training, outlook, etc.

2.3

Make a career plan

2.4

Develop a plan of study

2.5

Explore career clusters to determine possible choice of career

2.6

Perform activities involving short and long-term goal setting

2.7

Develop a portfolio of work representing employability tools created for seeking employment

2.8

Develop a plan of study including higher education

2.9

Participate in a job shadowing activity in one of the career paths

Demonstrate and understand the principles behind workplace safety

3.1

Apply universal precautions in all healthcare settings

3.2

Apply OSHA safety principles

3.3

Practice safe and efficient lab procedures

3.4

Handle and dispose of hazardous materials properly

3.5

Understand and apply the Right to Know Act

Understand the broad spectrum of health career opportunities and pathways

(Covered in other HCE courses)

Apply professional patient care and communication skills

5.1

Develop oral communication skills

5.2

Adjust communication to other’s ability to understand

5.3

Apply the elements of communication using the sender-receiver model

5.4

Apply active listening skills using reflection, restatement, and clarification techniques

5.5

Develop written communication skills

5.6

Understand and demonstrate HIPAA policies

5.7

Assess and address patient needs and concerns

Demonstrate knowledge of basic medical practices

6.1

Demonstrate cardiopulmonary resuscitation for adult, infant, and child

6.2

Demonstrate management of airway obstruction for adult, infant, and child

6.3

Perform basic first aid for minor injuries such as burns, factures, bleeding, poisoning, heat/cold exposure, shock and wounds

6.4

Perform basic first aid for illnesses such as heart attack, stroke, fainting, convulsions, and diabetic reactions

6.5

Apply dressings and bandages using standard precautions

6.6

Complete primary survey

6.7

Apply heat or cold therapy

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

First Aid/CPR/Safety 

9 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

Biotechnology 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, and 6.7

Content:

Students will demonstrate CPR for adults, infants, and children.  Basic first aid skills with management of shock, applying bandages, and applying dressings will also be addressed. 

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will demonstrate proper CPR and First Aid practices. Upon completion, students will have the opportunity to be certified in both of these areas.

Suggested Resources:

American Red Cross and American Heart Association training  

Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Health Professional Seminars 

9 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

Biotechnology 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 and 2.9

Content:

Students will gain a general knowledge of career pathways in the health field.  They will also gain knowledge in portfolio construction.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will complete a job shadow or internship opportunity at a local health care facility.  They will also participate in mock interviews, resume building, and portfolio creation projects.

Suggested Resources:

Field Trips and Professional resources in the community

Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Medical Reading 

9 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

Biotechnology 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, and 6.7

Content:

Students will gain a general knowledge of medical terminology, concepts, and practices.  Contextual reading will assist students in general reading skills and comprehension. 

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will complete a variety of reading projects on current events including a major research project that will entail an oral presentation.

Suggested Resources:

Internet, newspaper, and magazines

Pre-AP Extensions:

Unit Title:

Suggested Length:

Medical Terminology 

9 weeks

Standard & Benchmarks:

Biotechnology 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, and 6.7

Content:

Students will demonstrate reading, writing, and communication skills using medical terminology, common abbreviations, and symbols.

Suggested Student Performance/Product:

Students will complete the body tracing project and will identify body parts using correct medical terminology.

Suggested Resources:

Medical Dictionary, Health Technology Curriculum on Blackboard site, and Internet

Pre-AP Extensions: