Courses of Study : Career Tech: Health Science

Essential Workforce Skills and Professionalism
Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 11 - 12
Health Science Internship
All Resources: 1
Lesson Plans: 1
1 ) Demonstrate basic health care skills according to facility protocol.

Examples: taking vital signs, applying cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), gaining first aid certification, explaining body mechanics

Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 11 - 12
Health Science Internship
All Resources: 0
2 ) Identify basic treatments for selected diseases and disorders.

Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 11 - 12
Health Science Internship
All Resources: 0
3 ) Critique key workplace readiness skills needed in a health care career.

Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 11 - 12
Health Science Internship
All Resources: 0
4 ) Demonstrate legal and ethical behaviors in the health care setting.

Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 11 - 12
Health Science Internship
All Resources: 0
5 ) Synthesize medical terminology used within the health care facility or agency.

Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 11 - 12
Health Science Internship
All Resources: 0
6 ) Utilize electronic methods of communication within the health care facility or agency.

Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 11 - 12
Health Science Internship
All Resources: 0
7 ) Develop a health and wellness plan based on client health history.

Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 11 - 12
Health Science Internship
All Resources: 0
8 ) Analyze medications and treatments of selected clients using medical references to determine classifications, indications, contra-indications, side effects, and dosages.

Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 11 - 12
Health Science Internship
All Resources: 1
Lesson Plans: 1
9 ) Demonstrate therapeutic communication skills in the health care facility.

Examples: reporting medical information to immediate supervisor, communicating with client and family or caregiver

Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 11 - 12
Health Science Internship
All Resources: 0
10 ) Describe client care procedures, including surgical procedures, Foley catherizations, and tooth extractions.

Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 11 - 12
Health Science Internship
All Resources: 0
11 ) Explain techniques used in selected client care situations, including providing bed baths, taking vital signs, performing range of motion (ROM) exercises, and performing audiometry and vision screening.