UPDATE: I plan on utilizing the Google Classroom to further instruction for remote learning.

If you have questions, please know that I am available via email jmorris@newberry.k12.sc.us.

Health Science 2 Course Syllabus 2019-2020

Instructor: Jessica H. Morris, RT(R)

Room 105

Office Hours: 7:30 – 8:00 am M-F; after school by appointment

Phone: 803-321-2674 (x70039)

Email: jmorris@newberry.k12.sc.us

Credit: 1 unit / 1 semester

Course Description:

HST 2 applies the knowledge and skills that were learned in Health Science 1 while further challenging the students to learn more about the healthcare field. Health Science 2, will continue teaching in more detail, the units of study that include advanced study of infection control. They will learn about “Transmission Based Precautions” and become more familiar with OSHA, HIPPA, and the CDC. Students in Health Science 2 will learn how to take vital signs, record them and learn what the data means. Students will learn about the stages of life and Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs. Students will learn how law and ethics are applied in the healthcare setting. This course will introduce students to basic patient care skills. Medical terminology, medical math and pharmacology are incorporated throughout the lessons being taught. Students will be certified in First Aid and CPR in this course. Career pathways and scenarios are introduced through each section. Students in this course should further their knowledge of healthcare careers and future goals by participating in a job shadowing experience. This course provides a foundation for further advancement in Health Science.

Goal:

The goal is for the student to master the course objectives with a least 80% accuracy or better. This is a requirement for further advancement into the Health Science Program.

Attendance and Assignments:

The policies as stated in the Newberry County Career Center Student/Parent Handbook will be strictly adhered to attainment of course competencies. Students must supply the instructor with documentation concerning each absence. Regular attendance is of vital importance in the attainment of course competencies.

It is the student’s responsibility to complete work he/she missed and turn it in the make-up work as soon as possible. Missed assignments/work due to absence must be made up within 5 class meetings from the day of return.

Failure to turn in assignments will result in lower grade.

If a student misses a class period when a major project is due, every effort should be made to email it to the instructor or have someone bring it by the school.

Assignments that are turned in late will have 5 points deducted for each class day beyond the due date!

Homework:

Homework is very important! It improves the student’s thinking and memory, teaches responsibility for work, and helps the student to be prepared for the next class. Homework also reinforces material learned in the class and prepares the student for the test or exam. Homework will be checked for completeness.

Class Participation / Professionalism:

Classroom participation is mandatory for this class. Healthcare providers often have to work as teams to accomplish their mission. Students are therefore encouraged and required to work as team members to accomplish a task or assignments. Daily participation grades are given for attitude and professionalism.

Communication with Parents:

Parents are encouraged to contact me during school hours by phone or email. My number here is 803-321-2674 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, during my planning period, and after school.

Instructional Method:

Diversified delivery methods to include, but are not limited to: lecture, multimedia and demonstration skills. Students are actively engaged in the learning process through individual and group presentations, written assignments and practice and demonstration of skills.

Required Materials:

Each student will need a 3-ring binder with dividers, loose-leaf lined paper, and pen/pencil. Please use blue or black ink only on all work and tests! No colored, glitter or metallic ink pens.

Text:

Simmers, Louise, Diversified Health Occupations. 8^th Ed., New York: Delmar

Publishing, Inc., 2017.

Workbook:

Simmers, Louise, workbook to accompany DHO.

Grading Procedure:

Quarterly grades are as follows:

1. Daily Effort: Class work, homework 10 %

2. Minor Assessments (Quizzes, small projects) 40 %

3. Major Assessments (Tests, large projects) 50 %

Grades for the semester will be as follows

1st Quarter 45%

2^nd Quarter 45%

Semester Exam 10%

Job Shadowing:

Each student will have the opportunity to participate in a community job shadowing experience. Shadowing request forms will be completed during the 1^st 9 weeks of class. This will count as project grade for the semester. Specifications will be given at a later date.

Classroom Policies and Procedures:

Phones ARE NOT to be used during class. Phones are only to be used with instructor permission, for educational purposes ONLY - Phones ARE NOT to be used for Text, FB, Instagram, etc. Failure to abide by this policy will result in your phone being taken away and to be picked up after class. See your district’s handbook policy on electronic devices.

AT NO TIME SHOULD THE INSTRUCTOR OR YOUR CLASSMATES BE RECORDED OR PHOTOGRAPHED WITHOUT PERMISSION OF THE INSTRUCTOR. That is considered an invasion of privacy. Follow your district’s policy concerning recording and taking pictures during the school day.

No Profanity:

Be respectful of your instructor and your peers at all times.

Be Prepared:

Come to class prepared to learn. This is not a time to apply make-up, snack or gossip with friends. Have books, worksheets and supplies ready for the day.

Be on time:

If you are not in the class when the bell rings to take attendance, you will need to go to the office to get a tardy slip. A student who arrives late for class must report to the office for a tardy slip before being admitted to class. Students who arrive late to NCCC must enter through the front entrance. All other outside doors will be locked. All tardies are reported to the home high schools.

Participate:

Be an active participant in class discussions and activities.

Be safe:

Ask first. Equipment can only be used after proper instruction and with teacher’s permission.

Personal grooming:

You should be dressed and groomed before entering the classroom. DO NOT COMB YOUR HAIR OR SOMEONE ELSE’S HAIR IN CLASS!!! This includes applying makeup as well.

Respect Everyone:

This includes your classmates, yourself, your teacher, and your school.

Clean up and take pride in your classroom:

Make sure that the room and your work area is neat and clean before leaving the classroom.

Food and Drink:

NO open containers are to be brought in from the outside. You may purchase snacks and drinks from the canteen during scheduled break time only.

Consequences/Discipline Policy:

1^st Offense: Verbal warning

2^nd Offense: Call, email, or letter to parent

3^rd Offense: Referral to administration

**POLICIES FOR MAJOR INFRACTIONS WILL BE FOLLOWED AS STATED IN THE NCCC HANDBOOK.

Course Outline and Standards

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

Second Semester

Orientation Week 1 (Standard 2, 4, 7, 8,)

· Instructor/student expectations

· Job Shadowing/Work based learning orientation

Infection Control: Week 1, 2 (Standards 7.1-7.6)

· Recognize the difference between Transmission Based and Standard Precautions

· Medical and Surgical Asepsis

· Injury Prevention

· Disasters

Objective: Understand the existing and potential hazards to clients, coworkers and self. Prevent injury and illness through safe work practices and follow health and safety policies and procedures.

Medical Math: Week 2, 3 (Standards 1, 2, 3, 11)

· Identify methods of administering medications and safety rules that must be observed

· Convert metric and household measurements

· Interpret Roman numerals

· Interpret the 24 hour clock

· Interpret the Snellen chart for vision screening

Objective: Perform and interpret mathematical applications. Use medical terminology and medical math to communicate information. (Oral and written)

Vital Signs: Weeks 3, 4, 5 (Standard 10.1)

· Measuring and recording vital signs

· Convert temperatures from Celsius to Fahrenheit using a standard formula

· Measure and record height and weight

Objective: Apply procedures for measuring and recording vital signs and height and weight, including recognition or normal ranges and understanding what the data means.

CPR and First Aid: Weeks 6, 7, 8 (Standard 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)

· American Heart Association, Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers

· American Heart Association, Heart Saver First Aid

Objective: Apply technical skills to obtain training and certification in First Aid and CPR.

Employability Skills- Job Seeking and Keeping Skills: Week 8, 9 (Standards 4.3)

· Professional appearance and characteristics

· Personal Portfolio

· Job Seeking Skills

· Ethical Behaviors

· Advance Directives, Patients’ Bill of Rights

· HIPAA

Objective: Participate in health care work-based learning experience (Job Shadowing).

Understand the legal responsibilities, limitations, and implications of their actions within the health care delivery system. Demonstrate key employability skills and maintain and upgrade skills as needed.

Legal and Ethical Responsibilities: Week 10, 11, 12 (Standard 5)

· Torts – wrongful acts of a health care worker

· Scope of practice

· Contracts

· Confidentiality and HIPAA

· Ethics

· Professional standards

· Advance Directives

Objective: Differentiate between ethical and legal issues impacting health care and recognize their implications related to health care.

Human Growth and Development; Health Maintenance Practices: Week 12, 13, 14 (Standards 9.1-9.3)

· Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

· Health and wellness

· Prevention of Diseases

· Death and Dying

Objectives: Understand the fundamentals of wellness and the prevention of disease processes including screenings and wellness exams. Recognize physical, mental, social, and emotional development through the life span and identify needs at each developmental level. Identify the stages of death and dying.

Cultural Diversity: Week 15, 16, 17 (Standard 5, 6)

• Culture, Ethnicity, and Race
• Spirituality and Religion
• Health Care Beliefs

Objective: Identify religious, cultural, economic, and ethnic values as they impact health care and demonstrate respectful and empathetic interactions within a diverse population.

Review Week: Week 18 Final exam to cover the material listed above in the course outline.

Please cut the bottom half off – Read, sign, and return.

Health Science 2

I, _________________________________, have read and understand all information presented in this syllabus.

(Print Student Name)

By signing below, I agree to abide by the regulations stated within.

___________________________________

(Student Signature)

I, __________________________________, have read my student’s syllabus.

(Print Parent/Guardian Name)

I have read and understand the expectations for him/her.

____________________________________

(Parent/Guardian Signature)