Introduction to Healthcare Science

Course Description:

Introduction to Healthcare Science is the foundational course for all Health Science pathways and is a prerequisite for all other Healthcare Science pathway courses. This course will enable students to receive initial exposure to the many Healthcare Science careers as well as employability, communication, and technology skills necessary in the healthcare industry. The concepts of human growth and development, interaction with patients and family members, health, wellness, and preventative care are evaluated, as well as the legal, ethical responsibilities of today’s healthcare provider. Fundamental healthcare skills development is initiated including microbiology, basic life support and first aid. This course will provide students with a competitive edge to be the better candidate for either entry into the healthcare global marketplace and/or the post-secondary institution of their choice to continue their education and training. 

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   Introduction to Healthcare Science

Course 25.52100

Instructor:  LaShon R. Bennett, RN

Course Standards:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eyblzRIniq5yfEr4sGxXT35O5DESkYsk/view

Textbooks:  

1. HCS 201-202 - Introduction to Healthcare Science - Health Science: Concepts and Applications

2. Introduction to Medical Terminology

Goals/Objectives:

1. Develop a basic knowledge about historical and current issues in the healthcare industry as well as healthcare roles. 

2. Develop the ability to perform basic skills that are associated with the required competencies of the healthcare industry.

3. Define medical terminology including the use of many Latin and Greek roots.

4. Develop skills consistent with those expected of an individual working in the healthcare industry. 

Course Content:

1. Orientation to Healthcare Science / History of Healthcare

2. Healthcare Delivery Systems

3. Exploration of Health Career Options and the Healthcare Team

4. Employability Skills/Career Planning

5. Introduction to Stages of Development /Life Changes

6. Infection Prevention/Pathogens/Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

7. Diversity and Cultural Awareness

8. Ethical and Legal Roles and Responsibilities of a Healthcare Provider

9. Characteristics and role of a Healthcare Provider

10. Introduction to Medical and Technical Terminology and Abbreviations

11. Introduction to Healthcare Student Organizations

12. Standard Safety Practices/ Medical Asepsis / Standard Precautions (OSHA)

13. Principles of Body Mechanics

14. Introduction to Basic Life Support – CPR, First Aid, AED

15. Introduction to Health Occupations Mathematical Computations

16. Preventive Health Behaviors

17. Information Technology Applications

18. Effective Communication and Teamwork Skills

Employability Skills:

This class will enforce skills required of a healthcare worker.  Employability skills will be assessed individually throughout the semester.  Examples of employability skills are as follows:

•         Being punctual, present and prepared

•         Exhibiting critical thinking and problem solving skills

•         Demonstrating effective communication

•         Exhibiting professional image and appropriate behavior 

•         Demonstrating creativity and work readiness traits

•         Using equipment properly and only after instruction

Rules & Class Conduct:

You are a Healthcare Science Technology Education representative at this school.  Your behavior in class is expected to be appropriate and professional at all times.  Failure to comply with the rules of conduct will be handled in accordance with Columbia County’s code of conduct policies including dismissal from the program.  Classroom rules and guidelines are posted in the classroom.  Appropriate and professional behavior expected is as follows:

• Student must be in the classroom when the tardy bell rings ready to engage and learn.

• All assignments are expected to be submitted on the assigned due date.   

• Student must clean up his/her desk or lab area before leaving the classroom and place chairs under tables.

Absences / Tardies:

Excellent, prompt attendance is vital to your success in this course. It is the responsibility of the student to make arrangements for any missed work and to complete it within the specified time limit set by school policy.  Tardies will be handled according to GTHS policies

Safety: 

This course involves activities that require hands on applications.  Safety procedures and techniques will be discussed prior to each activity.  These procedures must be followed at all times.  Repeat violations will be managed on an individual basis.  

Make-up Work:

All assignments are expected to be turned in at assigned times.  In case of absence, make-up class work, quizzes, and tests must be completed during scheduled makeup sessions.  You are responsible for obtaining class notes and assignments. 

Evaluation:

Methods used in assessing and evaluating students in this course include written response, oral response, quizzes, tests, projects, teacher observation, performance assessments, and student participation.  All assignments are expected to be turned in at assigned times.  The instructor reserves the right to make adjustments and/or changes in course content as needed.

Evaluation is an ongoing daily process.  Formative Assessments include any method of evaluating students during the learning (ex. written or oral Q&A, quizzes, projects and teacher observation), and Summative Assessments include any method of evaluating students after the learning (ex. tests and practical application). Students will have one opportunity to take a resassessment if they fail the first summative assessment.  The maximum grade of the reassessment is a 90.  No minimum grade.  Students will need to invest time in relearning (ex. revisiting formative assessment material) prior to reassessment. Once reassessment is complete, the new grade will be indicated in Infinite Campus.  If the student chooses not to reassess prior to the end of the semester, the original grade will be entered. The school grading scale will be followed.

Grade Distribution:

Summative Assessments (evaluating after learning) 60%

Formative Assessments (evaluating during learning) 40% 

Semester Formula: 80%

1st Semester and Final Exam = 20%