Week 5

HS-IHS-11Describe the stages of development from birth to adulthood (i.e. neonatal period, infancy, childhood, adolescence/puberty, adulthood, and geriatrics).

HS-IHS-11.1Compare and contrast life stages in reference to growth and developmental needs.

HS-IHS-11.2Discuss the physical, spiritual, mental, social, and emotional/behavioral health needs throughout the different life stages.

HS-IHS-11.3Examine the common theories of growth and development (Erickson, Maslow, etc.).

HS-IHS-11.4Discuss age-appropriate common healthcare needs.

HS-IHS-11.5Identify socioeconomic determinants of health and wellness per each stage of life.

HS-IHS-11.6Compare and contrast the stages of grief.

HS-IHS-7 Demonstrate methods of delivering and obtaining information, while communicating effectively with patients, team members and management (in person and/or virtual environments). 

7.1 Model appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication.

 7.2 Identify common barriers to communication including physical, psychological, cultural, socioeconomic, and language attributes. 

7.3 Distinguish between subjective and objective information.

 7.4 Explain the elements of communication using a sender-receiver model. 

7.5 Demonstrate age-appropriate, positive communication skills between a patient and a clinician in a variety of scenarios, including conflict resolution and de-escalation methods.

 7.6 Demonstrate appropriate, positive communication skills between a healthcare employee and a coworker or leader in a variety of scenarios, including providing and receiving constructive criticism. 

7.7 Demonstrate proper elements of written and electronic communication (spelling, grammar, and formatting). 

7.8 Use common roots, prefixes, and suffixes to communicate information. Georgia Department of Education Georgia Department of Education May 5, 2023, Page 6 of 8 All Rights Reserved 

7.9 Interpret common medical abbreviations and terminology to communicate information. 

Course Standard 8 HS-IHS-8 Practice healthy behaviors that promote disease prevention and self-care management. 

8.1 Promote self-care behaviors of mental and physical health and wellness, including sleep, healthy diet, and regular physical activity. 8.2 Research various aspects of mental and behavioral health, including anxiety, depression, substance abuse, and suicide. 

8.3 Describe public health strategies for prevention of disease (ex: community health education, immunizations, medical/dental/mental health screenings, routine physical exams, self-care behaviors, etc.). 

8.4 Research complementary and alternative health practices as they relate to wellness and disease prevention (Eastern medicine, holistic medicine, homeopathic medicine, manipulative medicine) 

8.5 Create a self-care plan.