(a) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grades 11 and 12. The practicum course is a paid or
unpaid capstone experience for students participating in a coherent
sequence of career and technical education courses in the Health Science
Career Cluster. Prerequisites: Health Science Theory and Biology.
Corequisite: Practicum in Health Science. This course must be taken
concurrently with Practicum in Health Science and may not be taken
as a stand-alone course. Students shall be awarded one credit for
successful completion of this course. A student may repeat this course
once for credit provided that the student is experiencing different
aspects of the industry and demonstrating proficiency in additional
and more advanced knowledge and skills.
(b) Introduction.
(1) Career and technical education instruction provides
content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical
knowledge and skills for students to further their education and succeed
in current or emerging professions.
(2) The Health Science Career Cluster focuses on planning,
managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services,
health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and
development.
(3) The Extended Practicum in Health Science course
is designed to give students practical application of previously studied
knowledge and skills. Practicum experiences can occur in a variety
of locations appropriate to the nature and level of experience.
(4) To pursue a career in the health science industry,
students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions,
solve problems, and communicate effectively. Students should recognize
that quality health care depends on the ability to work well with
others.
(5) The health science industry is comprised of diagnostic,
therapeutic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology
research and development systems that function individually and collaboratively
to provide comprehensive health care. Students should identify the
employment opportunities, technology, and safety requirements of each
system. Students are expected to apply the knowledge and skills necessary
to pursue a health science career through further education and employment.
(6) Professional integrity in the health science industry
is dependent on acceptance of ethical and legal responsibilities.
Students are expected to employ their ethical and legal responsibilities,
recognize limitations, and understand the implications of their actions.
(7) Students are encouraged to participate in extended
learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations
and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
(8) Statements that contain the word "including" reference
content that must be mastered, while those containing the phrase "such
as" are intended as possible illustrative examples.
(c) Knowledge and skills.
(1) The student demonstrates professional standards/employability
skills as required by business and industry. The student is expected
to:
(A) participate in a paid or unpaid, laboratory- or
work-based application of previously studied knowledge and skills
related to health science;
(B) participate in training, education, or preparation
for licensure, certification, or other relevant credentials to prepare
for employment;
(C) demonstrate professional standards and personal
qualities needed to be employable such as self-discipline, positive
attitude, integrity, commitment, leadership, appreciation for diversity,
customer service, and adaptability with increased fluency;
(D) employ teamwork and conflict-management skills
with increased fluency to achieve collective goals; and
(E) employ planning and time-management skills and
tools with increased fluency to enhance results and complete work
tasks.
(2) The student applies professional communications
strategies. The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication
consistently in a clear, concise, and effective manner;
(B) report information according to facility policies
and procedures accurately;
(C) demonstrate therapeutic communication skills with
increased fluency to provide quality care;
(D) analyze, interpret, and effectively communicate
information, data, and observations;
(E) apply active listening skills to obtain and clarify
information; and
(F) observe and interpret verbal and nonverbal cues
and behaviors to enhance communication.
(3) The student implements advanced problem-solving
methods. The student is expected to employ critical-thinking skills
with increased fluency both independently and in groups to solve problems
and make decisions.
(4) The student understands and applies proper safety
techniques in the workplace to prevent hazardous situations. The student
is expected to:
(A) demonstrate an understanding of and follow workplace
safety rules and regulations;
(B) implement regulatory standards such as standard
precautions and safe patient handling with increased fluency;
(C) evaluate hazardous materials according to the material
safety data sheets in a consistent manner; and
(D) apply principles of infection control and body
mechanics in all aspects of the health care industry.
(5) The student understands the professional, ethical,
and legal responsibilities in health science. The student is expected
to:
(A) demonstrate a positive, productive work ethic by
performing assigned tasks as directed;
(B) implement individual ethical and legal behavior
standards according to professional regulatory agencies;
(C) show integrity by choosing the ethical course of
action when making decisions; and
(D) comply with all applicable rules, laws, and regulations
in a consistent manner.
(6) The student implements the knowledge and skills
of a health care professional necessary to acquire and retain employment.
The student is expected to demonstrate proficiency in medical terminology
and skills related to the health care of an individual.
(7) The student participates in a supervised health
science experience. The student is expected to:
(A) conduct, document, and evaluate learning activities
in a supervised health science experience;
(B) develop advanced technical knowledge and skills
related to a personal occupational objective;
(C) evaluate strengths and weaknesses in technical
skill proficiency; and
(D) collect representative work samples.
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