Health Occupations Syllabus

Health Occupations    

4th  hour - Ms. Breann Nichols      

Room 11, 217.742.3151 Ext.212         

bnichols@winchesterschools.net  

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 In this course you will use a variety of scientific areas of study to gain a better understanding of the careers in the health world.  Learn to use basic medical equipment while exploring the many career opportunities in health care. In this course you will be introduced to medical terminology, health care delivery systems, legal and ethical care issues, and employability and job seeking skills. 

• Notes - Binder/notebook checks

• Daily Bell Ringer Questions

• Homework 

• Labs/projects/activities 

• Tests & Quizzes

• This will then be consolidated with the final exam, which is weighted at 20%.

Notes 

• Teacher presentations - TAKE NOTES – effort you put in is the result you get out. 

• Binder checks at the end of each quarter

Daily Bell Ringer - 5 points per day, 25 points for the week 

• 5 daily questions 

  • Not a requirement for absence make up

Homework - 5-30 points each

• Most in text assignments are given on one day and checked the following day. 

Tests & Quizzes  - 10-50 points each; 

• Vocabulary 

• Mini-quizzes - assess a specific skill. 

• Tests are given at the end of each chapter, unless otherwise noted, and include matching, multiple choice, short answers, and problem solving.

• I do not grade on a curve

• Semester Exams are cumulative  

Labs/Projects –5 pt./day unless otherwise noted (usually 10 – 15 points total)

• Lab reports need to be completed and turned in for full credit. 

Extra Credit 

One homework pass per semester

Classroom Rules -When in doubt, rules and discipline set by the student handbook will be defaulted to.

1. I will complete all assignments

2. I will not plagiarize, cheat, or copy from any source.

3. I will follow directions the first time they are given.

4. Eyes front and no talking while the teacher is talking.

5. I will clean up if I make a mess.

6. I will treat others the way I want to be treated.

Late Work Policy - Work submitted on due date has a potential for 100% of points. You will be allowed 1 unexcused late work of 1 day late submission per semester. Any other late work is a ZERO. Keep in mind that I am not going to hound you or chase you down for late work, so be diligent and get it in.

1. You will have one day for every day of your absence to turn in late work.  

2. Idiosyncratic circumstances will be dealt with on an individual basis.

3. All late work must be handed in directly to Ms. Nichols, NOT  just placed in the assignment “IN” box. 

Health Occupation Curriculum  (Subject to change due to pacing)

• Healthcare Career Exploration 

• Health Care Systems and trends 

• Medical Terminology 

• Ethics and Legal Responsibilities 

• Preparing for the world of work

• First Aid 

• Special Health Care Skills