| (a) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grades 9 and 10. Students shall be awarded one credit
for successful completion of this course.
(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, diagnostics services,
health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and
development.
(3) The Principles of Health Science course is designed
to provide an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics,
support services, and biotechnology research and development systems
of the health care industry.
(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) 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.
(6) Students are encouraged to participate in extended
learning experiences such as career and technical student organizations
and other leadership or extracurricular organizations.
(7) 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) express ideas in a clear, concise, and effective
manner;
(B) exhibit the ability to cooperate, contribute, and
collaborate as a member of a team; and
(C) identify employer expectations such as punctuality,
attendance, time management, communication, organizational skills,
and productive work habits.
(2) The student applies mathematics, science, English
language arts, and social studies in health science. The student is
expected to:
(A) convert units between systems of measurement;
(B) apply data from tables, charts, and graphs to provide
solutions to health-related problems;
(C) interpret technical material related to the health
science industry;
(D) organize, compile, and write ideas into reports
and summaries;
(E) plan and prepare effective oral presentations;
(F) formulate responses using precise language to communicate
ideas;
(G) describe biological and chemical processes that
maintain homeostasis;
(H) identify and analyze principles of body mechanics
and movement such as forces and the effects of movement, torque, tension,
and elasticity on the human body;
(I) identify human needs according to Maslow's Hierarchy
of Human Needs;
(J) describe the stages of development related to the
life span;
(K) identify the concepts of health and wellness throughout
the life span;
(L) analyze and evaluate communication skills for maintaining
healthy relationships throughout the life span;
(M) research the historical significance of health
care;
(N) describe the impact of health services on the economy;
(O) analyze the impact of local, state, and national
government on the health science industry;
(P) identify diverse and cultural influences that have
impacted contemporary aspects of health care delivery; and
(Q) research and compare practices used by various
cultures and societies to solve problems related to health.
(3) The student uses verbal and nonverbal communication
skills. The student is expected to:
(A) identify components of effective and non-effective
communication;
(B) demonstrate effective communication skills for
responding to the needs of individuals in a diverse society;
(C) evaluate the effectiveness of conflict-resolution
techniques in various situations; and
(D) accurately interpret, transcribe, and communicate
medical vocabulary using appropriate technology.
(4) The student implements the leadership skills necessary
to function in a democratic society. The student is expected to:
(A) identify traits of a leader;
(B) demonstrate leadership skills, characteristics,
and responsibilities of leaders such as goal-setting and team building;
and
(C) demonstrate the ability to effectively conduct
and participate in meetings.
(5) The student assesses career options and the preparation
necessary for employment in the health science industry. The student
is expected to:
(A) locate, evaluate, and interpret career options
and employment information; and
(B) recognize the impact of career decisions, including
the causes and effects of changing employment situations.
(6) The student identifies academic preparation and
skills necessary for employment as defined by the health science industry.
The student is expected to identify academic requirements for professional
advancement such as certification, licensure, registration, continuing
education, and advanced degrees.
(7) The student identifies the career pathways related
to health science. The student is expected to:
(A) compare health science careers within the diagnostic,
therapeutic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology
research and development systems; and
(B) identify the collaborative role of team members
between systems to deliver quality health care.
(8) The student examines the role of the multidisciplinary
team in providing health care. The student is expected to:
(A) explain the concept of teaming to provide quality
health care; and
(B) examine the role of professional organizations
in the preparation and governance of credentialing and certification.
(9) The student interprets ethical behavior standards
and legal responsibilities. The student is expected to:
(A) compare published professional codes of ethics
and scope of practice;
(B) explain principles of ethical behavior and confidentiality,
including the consequences of breach of confidentiality;
(C) discuss ethical issues related to health care,
including implications of technological advances;
(D) examine issues related to malpractice, negligence,
and liability; and
(E) research laws governing the health science industry.
(10) The student recognizes the rights and choices
of the individual. The student is expected to:
(A) identify situations related to autonomy;
(B) identify wellness strategies for the prevention
of disease;
(C) evaluate positive and negative effects of relationships
on physical and emotional health such as peers, family, and friends
in promoting a healthy community;
(D) review documentation related to rights and choices;
and
(E) demonstrate an understanding of diversity and cultural
practices influencing contemporary aspects of health care.
(11) The student recognizes the importance of maintaining
a safe environment and eliminating hazardous situations. The student
is expected to:
(A) identify governing regulatory agencies such as
the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Food and Drug
Administration, Joint Commission, and National Institute of Health;
(B) identify industry safety standards such as standard
precautions, fire prevention and safety practices, and appropriate
actions to emergency situations; and
(C) relate safety practices in the health science industry.
(12) The student identifies the technology used in
the diagnostic, therapeutic, health informatics, support services,
and biotechnology research and development systems. The student is
expected to:
(A) research and identify technological equipment used
in the diagnostic, therapeutic, health informatics, support services,
and biotechnology research and development systems;
(B) identify potential malfunctions of technological
equipment; and
(C) recognize and explain the process for reporting
equipment or technology malfunctions.
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