Health
Without your health why make any long term goals in any other area of life?
Course Description:The purpose of this course is to develop the basic knowledge and skills important for health literacy. Our students will become health literate, and take personal responsibility for their health and well being by learning to obtain, interpret, and understand basic health information and services in ways that contribute to positive lifestyle changes.The study of these topics will facilitate health literacy in:
Chemical Abuse and Addiction
Healthy Nutritional Habits
Human Sexuality
Mental Health and Wellness
Lifesaving Techniques (including basic skills in CPR and obstructed airway in a conscious and unconscious victim
Essential Standards
The student will:
1. Demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health promoting products and services.
2. Perform the steps of the Heimlich maneuver and basic skills of adult CPR.
CPR LINK: http://www.studentcpr.com/en
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