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Principles of Health Science (Period 2nd)

Course Description

Principles of Health Science

Instructional Syllabus

2016-2017

Instructor: April Richard RN, BSN

Phone: (936)829-5626

E-Mail: [email protected]

Conference: 9th period 2:55-3:40pm

 

Course Description:

This course provides an overview of therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, bio-tech research and development of Health Care Industry.  This class will also equip students to successfully pursue a career in health care by teaching reasoning, critical thinking, decision making and problem solving while encouraging effective communication.  Students will identify employment opportunities, technical and safety requirements of each then apply knowledge of skills necessary to pursue health science careers thru further education and employment.  The course may be 1 or 2 semesters in length.

 

Prerequisites:

None required.  Recommended for students grades 9-12

 

Instructional Philosophy:

Principles of Health Science is an opportunity to encourage students to make a difference in their lives and those around them.  Students are expected to maintain a professional appearance and characteristics, be self motivated in acquiring skills and completing projects that meets standards.  Teamwork is MANDATORY.  Students will utilize lectures, textbooks, research, online resources, health science learning lab and community resources to acquire skills and knowledge.  

 

Course Goals:

Students are expected to understand and master use of beginner medical terminology, basic medical equipment and skills.  They will recognize professional integrity, ethical and legal responsibilities and implications of their actions along with the ability to work well with others.  Students will identify employment opportunities, technology and safety requirements.  

 

Classroom Rules:

  1. First 20 minutes of class is Axe time- no one is permitted to leave during instruction
  2. Cell phone must be turned in before leaving to go to bathroom, library etc. (you need to leave it in your backpack or leave on the teacher’s desk) if you are caught in the hallway during class time with your cell phone, it will be taken up
  3. Students are to remain seated during instruction
  4. Students will use proper protocol when addressing the teacher or visitors.  Yes mam/no mam, yes sir/no sir
  5. Failure to complete assignments may result in FNL
  6. DO NOT touch anything without asking Mrs. Richard
  7. Be Mature or you will be asked to leave!
  8. No cell phones are allowed in the classroom! (NO EXCEPTIONS)
  9. Show respect to everyone in the room at all times (you don’t have to like everyone but you will respect each other while in my classroom)
 

Class work policy:

Any work that you don’t turn in will become a ZERO in the gradebook (whether you are absent or not).  If you have 3 or more zeros in the gradebook, you will be assigned FNL.  I will accept missing/late work up until the end of the current grading period.  I will not accept late work once we have submitted grades for that grading period.  I will post on the board what we are doing each week, even if you are absent during the week you will still be responsible for theinformation and will still test on the same day as everyone else.  

IF YOU ARE ABSENT: YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING OUT WHAT YOU MISSED!



TEST: You will have at least 4 test per nine weeks.  You will have a semester exam for each nine weeks.  If you miss a test or semester exam, YOU are responsible for setting up a time with the teacher to make up the test within 3 days.  If the test is not made up within 3 days- you will be assigned detention or FNL to complete the test.  Retest will be offered at the teacher's discretion and not offered for every test.

 

FNL (Friday Night Live):  Friday evenings: 3:45 - 7:00 pm To be assigned on an as needed basis for any student with multiple missing assignments.

 

Tutoring is available Monday-Thursday before or after school.  You must make arrangement with me and get a pass in order to come in for tutoring.

 

Remind101: I use this to send reminders about test and homework, I ask each student and parent to sign up for my remind101.Instructions: text @dhsprhlsci to the number 81010 or I can send an invitation to your email

Course Materials: Pens/pencils, highlighter, notebook paper, 3 ring binder  

 

Course Units:

  1. Health Care Systems & History of Health Care
  2. Careers in Healthcare
  3. Human Growth and Development
  4. Nutrition and Wellness
  5. Basic Medical Terminology                                                                          
  6. Legal & Ethical Issues                                                                                      
  7. Cultural Diversity    
  8. Vital Signs                                                                                                         
  9. Promotion of Safety                                                                                         
  10. First Aid & CPR  
  11. Infection Control
  12. Anatomy & Physiology
    1. Skeletal/Muscular Systems
    2. Blood/ Cardiovascular System
    3. Respiratory System
    4. Digestive System
    5. Urinary System
    6. Reproductive System

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