| (a) General requirements. This course is recommended
for students in Grades 11 and 12. Prerequisites: Health Science Theory
and Biology. Students shall be awarded two credits 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 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 care 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 care 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 recognize 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 certification or licensure through further
education and employment.
(6) Professional integrity in the health care 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) demonstrate verbal and non-verbal communication
in a clear, concise, and effective manner; and
(B) exhibit the ability to cooperate, contribute, and
collaborate as a member of a team.
(2) The student applies mathematics, science, English
language arts, and social sciences in health science. The student
is expected to:
(A) interpret data from various sources in formulating
conclusions;
(B) compile information from a variety of sources to
create a technical report;
(C) plan, prepare, and deliver a presentation;
(D) examine the environmental factors that affect homeostasis;
(E) relate anatomical structure to physiological functions;
and
(F) distinguish atypical anatomy and physiology in
the human body systems.
(3) The student uses verbal and non-verbal communication
skills. The student is expected to:
(A) accurately report information according to facility
policies and procedures;
(B) demonstrate therapeutic communication skills to
provide quality care; and
(C) employ therapeutic measures to minimize communication
barriers.
(4) The student implements the knowledge and skills
of a health care professional necessary to acquire and retain employment.
The student is expected to:
(A) demonstrate proficiency in medical terminology
and skills related to the health care of an individual;
(B) develop new problem-solving strategies based on
previous knowledge and skills; and
(C) evaluate performance for continuous improvement
and advancement in health care.
(5) The student employs ethical behavior standards
and legal responsibilities. The student is expected to:
(A) identify individual ethical and legal behavior
standards according to professional regulatory agencies; and
(B) research case studies related to unethical behavior
in the health care industry.
(6) The student employs a safe environment to prevent
hazardous situations. The student is expected to:
(A) integrate regulatory standards such as standard
precautions and safe patient handling;
(B) evaluate hazardous materials according to the material
safety data sheets; and
(C) apply principles of infection control and body
mechanics in all aspects of the health care industry.
(7) The student explores the knowledge and skill levels
necessary for advancing in the health science professions. The student
is expected to:
(A) identify knowledge and skills that are transferable
among health science professions; and
(B) research career pathways pertaining to the health
care industry.
(8) The student implements skills in monitoring individual
health status during therapeutic or diagnostic procedures. The student
is expected to:
(A) identify care indicators of health status; and
(B) record health status according to facility protocol.
(9) The student recognizes the importance of participation
in extended learning experiences. The student is expected to:
(A) participate in extended learning experiences such
as community service, career and technical student organizations,
and professional organizations; and
(B) create a plan of action targeting the career and
technical student organization's community service goal.
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