| (C) distinguish between insurable and non-insurable
health services, including elective procedures and integrative and
non-traditional health care.
(9) Health care occupations--working within the health
care system. The student explores different careers in the health
care industry and analyzes their various roles. The student is expected
to:
(A) explore and describe a variety of careers in the
health care industry; and
(B) analyze the various roles in the health care delivery
system, including health care administration, health care professionals,
public health professionals, corporate health care, and research and
development.
(10) Public health--policy resources. The student understands
the resources available for protecting and improving the health of
people and their local, national, and international communities. The
student is expected to:
(A) identify the roles of leading public health organizations
such as county health departments, the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO);
(B) compare and contrast U.S. and global health issues;
(C) explain the ways that local, state, national, and
international organizations support public health; and
(D) analyze the effects of public policy on the prevention
of communicable and noncommunicable diseases.
(11) Public health--policy recommendations. The student
applies public health resources to create solutions to daily health
challenges. The student is expected to:
(A) research and discuss an emerging health issue or
topic such as health equity or a pandemic;
(B) appraise the impact of leading health organizations
on emerging health issues and topics;
(C) explore and explain the effects of environmental
policy on public health;
(D) analyze the interconnectedness of different sectors
of the health care industry and how they improve public health; and
(E) evaluate the impact of public health policy on
emergency preparedness.
(12) Public health--mental health. The student recognizes
the interconnectedness of mental health and public health. The student
is expected to:
(A) examine the relationship between mental health
and physical health;
(B) evaluate the importance of social interaction and
its impact on health;
(C) describe the connection between mental health and
the increase in homelessness and incarceration; and
(D) analyze the impact of social stigma on accessing
mental health services, including barriers to treatment.
(13) Prevention--healthy living. The student evaluates
the effects of health behaviors on preventing disease. The student
is expected to:
(A) appraise the effect of biological family medical
history (genetics), including maternal and paternal, on health outcomes
or risk for illness;
(B) evaluate the benefits of regular checkups;
(C) classify primary, secondary, and tertiary preventions;
(D) define comorbidities and their impact on health;
(E) examine health risk factors such as sedentary lifestyle
and poor diet that can lead to negative health outcomes;
(F) research and describe preventative services covered
by insurance plans;
(G) explain the importance of vaccines across the lifespan;
(H) evaluate the effectiveness of a personal health
plan that includes nutrition, exercise, healthy weight, and sleep
in preventing chronic disease; and
(I) evaluate the effectiveness of prevention campaigns
on health behavior such as substance use, misuse, and abuse.
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