Course overview:

This course focuses on human anatomy and physiology, normal function of body systems, associated pathologies, and medical interventions. Emphasis is on providing students with a thorough understanding of body systems and their interrelationships. The course includes advanced medical terminology as applied to diseases, disorders, and medical interventions.

The Body Systems & Disorders Course is a yearlong course designed to facilitate learning and comprehension of the structure and function of each body system as well as the common diseases. Also integrated in the course is medical terminology which will facilitate learning and comprehension of the basic terms and abbreviations used within the medical field.

First Place Advocacy Project

Working with Simulators at UCLA

Course Requirements

Maintain a 2.0 or better GPA overall and a C or better in Body Systems and Disorders
Do an 8 hour job shadow
Perform 100 hours of medically related Community Service
Participate in the Healthy Eating and Lifestyle Promotion Advocacy Project including the Health Fair

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:

Identify ethical and legal standards that guide the provision of healthcare services.
Develop competency in basic skills required for success in healthcare careers such as medical terminology.
Demonstrate a knowledge of terminology related to the major body systems.
Be able to identify disorders common in each body system and describe them using appropriate medical terminology.
Demonstrate knowledge of commonly used abbreviations for each body system.

Topics Covered

Professionalism
- Confidentiality
- Job skills/ Mock Interview
- Preparing for the world of work
History of Healthcare Industry
Documentation in Healthcare
- Business skills- checks, receipts, making appointments, telephone skills.
- Medical Records
- Written communications and documentation
- Legal and ethical standards
Developmental and Socio-cultural Aspects of Healthcar
- Patient Observations
- Child Abuse
Ethics and Legal Foundations (10 hours)
- Controversial Issues
Medical Terminology( Systems will be placed in the order done by Anatomy and Physiology)
- Basics of Medical Terminology
- Musculoskeletal System
- Cardiovascular System
- Respiratory System
- Immune System
- Nervous System
- Endocrine System
- Gastrointestinal System
- Integumentary System
- Genitourinary System
- Mental Health Diseases and Disorders

STANDARDS

Standards

A. Understand how personal skill development—including positive attitude, honesty, self-confidence, work ethic, time management, and other positive traits—affects employability.

B. Understand principles of effective interpersonal skills, including group dynamics, conflict resolution, and negotiation.

C. Understand the importance of good basic skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills in the workplace.

D. Understand principles of effective communication.

E. Understand occupational safety issues, including ergonomics, body mechanics, infection control, and the avoidance of physical hazards.

F. Understand career paths and strategies for obtaining employment.

G. Understand and adapt to changing technology.

H. Recognize the integrated systems approach to health care delivery services: prevention, diagnosis, pathology, and treatment

I. Understand the basic structure and function of the human body and relate normal function to common disorders.

J.Know the definition, spelling, pronunciation, and use of appropriate terminology in the health care setting.

K. Communicate procedures and goals to patients using various communication strategies to respond to questions and concerns.

L. Implement wellness strategies for the prevention of injury and disease.

M. Comply with protocols and preventative health practices necessary to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, health care workers, coworkers, and self within the health care setting

N. Adhere to the roles and responsibilities, within the scope of practice, that contribute to the design and implementation of treatment planning