Week 8

HS-IHS-9 Analyze different types of microorganisms and their defining characteristics, and demonstrate steps to reduce the risk of infection or illness by preventing and controlling the spread of microbial growth.

 9.1 Identify classifications of pathogens: bacteria, fungi, parasites, protozoa, and viruses. 

9.2 Describe characteristics of microorganisms: aerobic, anaerobic, non-pathogenic, and pathogenic. 

9.3 Illustrate and describe the chain of infection.

 9.4 Describe modes of transmission (common means/air/food/water, direct, indirect, HAI, opportunistic, vectors). 

9.5 Define bloodborne, airborne, contact, and droplet pathogens and the steps of prevention of each. 

9.6 Analyze ways and incubation time frames that microorganisms are spread using the chain of infection model, including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) / acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), Hepatitis (A, B, C), Tuberculosis, Meningitis, antibiotic resistant microbes, and Herpes Viruses.

 9.7 Discuss asepsis and the value in ensuring an aseptic field in healthcare. 

9.8 Compare and demonstrate various physical (cleaning, hand washing, PPE, gloving sterile/nonsterile technique, etc.) and chemical methods (antisepsis, disinfection, sanitization, and sterilization) used to control or prevent microbial growth pre/post exposure per OSHA and CDC guidelines. 

9.9 Discuss immunizations and the schedule for vaccinations. 

9.10 Compare and contrast the different forms of immunity. 

9.11 Explain when isolation precautions are to be followed. 

Course Standard 10 HS-IHS-10 Demonstrate CPR, First Aid and the AED utilizing current standards.

10.1 Analyze differences in pulse and respiratory rates in adult, child, and infant. 

10.2 Discuss the function of the respiratory and circulatory systems and what happens with these systems during cardiac arrest and then during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. 

10.3 Demonstrate how to accurately assess vitals, including temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. 

10.4 Successfully complete CPR, AED, and First Aid training (emphasizing performance skills in initial assessment, bleeding control, first aid for various shock victims, applying bandages/splints, and assessing/treating burns, poisoning, seizures, insect stings/bites, heat/cold exposure, and syncope) according to American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or other nationally recognized certifying agency