Courses of Study : Career Tech: Health Science

Essential Workforce Skills and Professionalism
Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Emergency Services
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1 ) Compare roles and responsibilities of emergency medical personnel.

Examples: emergency medical technician (EMT), paramedic, registered nurse

Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Emergency Services
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2 ) Demonstrate workplace readiness skills in emergency medicine.

Examples: well-being of the EMT, positive personal qualities and interpersonal skills, acute assessment skills to act promptly, ability to manifest leadership skills to manage a situation, demonstration of teaching skills to direct others in an emergency situation.

Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Emergency Services
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3 ) Describe an initial assessment of emergency clients.

Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Emergency Services
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4 ) Describe various communication skills used in an emergency situation.

Examples: documentation, interpretation of medical orders

Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Emergency Services
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5 ) Assess safe practices in emergency medical situations.

Examples: evaluating scene, lifting and moving client, using standard precautions

Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Emergency Services
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6 ) Describe legal and ethical behaviors required for emergency situations.

Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Emergency Services
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7 ) Use mathematical concepts in emergency medical settings, including calculating fluid rates and drug dosage conversions.

Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Emergency Services
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8 ) Describe human structures and functions as they relate to emergency medical procedures.

Example: respiratory system—maintaining an open airway

Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Emergency Services
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9 ) Describe various skills required in emergency medical settings, including emergency birth, poisoning, drug overdose, shock, allergic reactions, and bleeding.

Health Science (2009)
Grade(s): 9 - 12
Emergency Services
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10 ) Identify common medications used in emergency situations.