Health Science 1 Course Syllabus 2019-2020

Instructor: Jessica Morris, RT (R)

Room: 105

School Phone: (803)321-2674 ext. 70039

Email: jmorris@newberry.k12.sc.us

Credit: 1 units / 1 semester

Course Description:

Health Science 1 is the first of four courses offered to students interested in pursuing a career in the healthcare field. In this first course students are provided an overview of healthcare history, cultural diversity, medical terminology, medical math, infection control, basics of the organization of healthcare facilities, and personal health and lifestyle choices. A major focus is placed on introduction to health careers, professionalism and employability skills. Students achieve an understanding of where healthcare has been, where it’s going and how professionalism and personal characteristics impact their success. Students will be introduced to “Standard Precautions” and learn about confidentiality through HIPPA. As students are guided through healthcare career exploration, they will discuss education levels, and requirements needed to be successful. Students will participate in a career project, and will learn from guest speakers in the healthcare field. First-aid procedures and fire safety are introduced. The skills and knowledge that students learn in Health Science 1 serve to prepare them for future clinical experiences such as job shadowing or internships as they advance through the Health Science courses. To advance to Health Science 2, students must achieve a score of 80% or higher in Health Science 1.

Instructional Method:

Diversified delivery methods to include, but not limited to:

· Lecture

· Multimedia

· Practice and Demonstration of skills

· Individual/Group presentations

· Written Assignments

Textbook: Simmers, Louise, Diversified Health Occupations (DHO) Updated 8^th Edition, New York: Delmar Publishing, Inc., 2015.

Workbook: Simmers, Louise, workbook to accompany DHO Updated 8^th Edition.

Online Instruction: Applied Education Systems Health Center 21 (HC-21) online modular education program. Laptops provided in the classroom.

Required Materials:

· 3-ring binder with dividers

· Loose-leaf lined paper

· Notecards

· Highlighters

· Pen/Pencil. Please only use blue or black ink or pencil on work and tests! No colored, glitter or metallic ink pens.

*Course Outline and Standards*

*This is a tentative schedule and will be modified and adjusted as necessary!

*Medical Terminology, medical math, and computers are integrated

throughout the course. (Standard 1,11)

Orientation: Week 1 (Standard 4, 7, 8, 11)

• Instructor/student expectations and introductions

• Forms

• Policies and Procedures

• School Safety

• Ice breakers and Team building Activities

Promotion of Safety: Week 1, 2 (Standard 7, 5, 10)

• Body Mechanics

• Injury prevention

• Fire Safety

Objective: Analyze existing and potential hazards to clients, co-workers and self. Prevent injury or illness through safe working practices and follow health and safety policies and procedures.

History and Trends in Health Care: Week 2, 3, 4 (Standard 2, 3, 9, 11)

• Exploration of History and Trends in health care

Objective: Identify the history, evolution, and trends of the healthcare delivery system through teamwork and individual effort.

Health Care Systems: Week 4, 5 (Standard 2, 3, 9, 11)

• Compare and contrast health care facilities, organizations and insurance companies

Objective: Identify health care delivery systems (public, private, government, and nonprofit) and explain factors that influence them. (Including emerging issues). Identify the importance of an organizational structure.

Careers in Healthcare: Week 6, 7, 8 (Standard 4, 5, 8)

• Introduction to health careers

• Career Exploration

Objective: The student will be able to identify healthcare clusters. Each student will research a career path and do a presentation of that career considering levels of education, credentialing requirements, employment and career growth and potential for the chosen career.

Personal Qualities of a Health Care Worker: Week 8, 9, 10 (Standard 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 11)

• Professional appearance and characteristics

• Teamwork

• Communication

• Professional Leadership

• Stress and Time Management

• Privileged communications

Objective: Students will evaluate attitudes, values, and lifestyles as they relate to health careers. Understand how employability skills enhance opportunities and job satisfaction. Understand the roles and responsibilities of the individual members as part of the healthcare team.

Medical Terminology: Week 10, 11, 12, 13 (Standard 1, 2, 11)

• Interpreting medical abbreviations and word parts

Objective: Define and recognize entry level Medical terminology and terms related to healthcare. Define basic prefixes, suffixes, and word roots.

Infection Control: Week 13, 14, 15 (Standard 7, 9, 11)

• Standard Precautions

• Hand washing

• Gloving

Objective: The student will understand and apply the basic principles and practices of infection control as they are applied in the health care setting.

First Aid: Week 16, 17 (Standard 10)

• Providing Basic First Aid

Objective: Identify and demonstrate basic first aid procedures.

Semester Exam: Week 18 will cover the material listed above in the course outline.

Health Science 1 Expectations:

· Come to class everyday

· Be on time and prepared

· Cooperative and respectful

· Be professional

· Remain on task

· Take responsibility

· For details on Health Science 1 expectations, consequences, rules and regulation see student contracts.

Absence:

The policies in the Newberry County Career Center Student/Parent Handbook will be strictly adhered to. Students are allowed 5 absences in a semester class, 10 absences in a yearlong class. This program strongly discourages any absences over 6 days per year. Students must provide the instructor with documentation for each absence. Regular attendance is of vital importance in the attainment of course competencies.

Make-up:

Students are held responsible to get the assignments missed on the same day they are absent; through the instructor’s choice of portal or another classmate. All assignments missed during the absence are expected to be completed upon the day the student returns. If the student does not have the assignment on the returning day, it will be considered late. If the student missed part of the class, the assignment is due the next day.

Homework:

Homework is essential to mastering Health Science 1. It improves the student’s thinking and memory, teaches responsibility for work, and helps the students to be prepared for the next class. It will be checked regularly. Grading of homework consist of one of the following:

· Checked to see if homework was completed. Grade will be based upon percent completed.

· A random selection of homework task/problems will be graded for accuracy.

Late work: (Pertains to homework and projects)

Assignments are to be turned in on time. The following grading policy will be used for late assignments:

1 day late: ½ credit

2 days late: ¼ credit

3 days late: no credit

Grading Procedure:

Quarterly grades are as follows:

1. Major Assessments (50%): Chapter tests, competency tests, research papers, projects, and special assignments.

2. Minor Assessments (40%): Quizzes

3. Daily/Homework (10%): Attendance, participation, and homework.

Semester grades are as follows:

1. 1^st Quarter will count as 45% of the semester average.

2. 2^nd Quarter will count as 45% of the semester average.

3. Semester exam will count 10% of the semester average.

Communication with Parents:

Parents are encouraged to contact me during school hours by phone or email. My number here is (803)321-2674 ext. 70039 and my email address is jmorris@newberry.k12.sc.us. If necessary, I will call home during the evening hours. Parent contact will be made during the semester by either telephone, email, letter, conference, during open house and through interim progress reports every 4 ½ weeks and report cards every 9 weeks. Parents may access student grades through the parent portal of Power School. Parents are able to meet with me on parent conference days and/or after school upon arrangement.

Tutoring/Extra Help:

Will be available after school upon arrangement with the instructor.

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