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Students become knowledgeable about careers in human health services; animal science technology; diagnostic technology; rehabilitation services; administration and patient care. They study basic medical terminology; concepts of health and disease; socio-economics of health care; basic emergency first-aid; interpersonal skills; human anatomy and physiology.
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Course Description: Health Care Science is designed for students interested in becoming a health
professional. You will explore many areas of the health field including medicine; lab technology; medical
terminology; physical therapy; and many more! A typical day in the classroom may include a lecture;
laboratory experiment; class activity or guest speaker.
Materials: blue or black pen; pencil; textbook; Health Careers Science Binder; spiral notebook; color
pencils
Health Careers Science Binder: You will need a HARD COVER three ring binder that will contain all
of your papers for a semester. You will also need a spiral notebook for taking notes. Dividers with the
following headings should be included: graded work; handouts; and notes. Keep all assignments and place
them in the appropriate section of your notebook as they are returned to you. Notebooks will be graded
based on organization and specific assignments/notes that I will be looking for. Notebooks will be
collected once each quarter. They are worth 50 points each quarter.
Laboratory: You will be completing a variety of laboratory experiments and health skill check-offs
throughout the year. The labs are designed to help you develop problem-solving skills and to enhance the
learning process. The health skills check-off will assure proficiency with specific health procedures. Lab
time is valuable and should not be wasted. It is important for you to be here on lab days since some of the
activities may take several days to complete. It is very difficult to make up a lab and get the same learning
experience you would during class. You are expected to stay at your assigned station and work
cooperatively. Fooling around will not be tolerated.
Make-up work and specific policies: If you are absent; please check my webpage for assignments;
lecture; reading pages etc. Work must be made up within two days of the absence.
1. Tests and quizzes are announced several days in advance. You must make arrangements with me
to make up your test or quiz upon your return to school.
2. Full credit will be given on the day an assignment is due WHEN I COLLECT IT FROM THE
CLASS. Reduced credit will be offered on assignments at the discretion of the teacher.
Students will have NO MORE than 5 school days to submit the assignment. It is highly
recommended that students complete their assignments on time in order to receive the
maximum benefit from the assignment.
3. Academic Misconduct policy will be enforced in this class. Please refer to the student handbook
for the full text of this policy. Academic misconduct occurs any time an individual takes
another individual’s work and represents it as his/her own. It is expected that you will
complete your own work in this class. If working in groups; you are still responsible for your
individual responses. Copying another student’s homework or class assignment is considered
cheating. Giving your assignment to another individual to copy or telling another student the
Health Care Science
Class Syllabus
Ms. Moore 2016-17
content of a quiz or test is considered academic dishonesty. Disciplinary action may range from
an “F” on a test or assignment to suspension from the course or school. Parents will be notified.
4. Passes will be granted for the restroom; as long as the privilege is not abused. Please do not
disrupt class to ask for a pass. Your school planner is your pass!
5. All electronic devices will be turned off and remain out of sight during class time. Cell phones
out during a quiz or test will be considered cheating.
First offense: Verbal Warning. After the first offense; a referral will be written for defiance of
authority.
Tardies: The tardy policy will be enforced. You are expected to be inside the classroom by the final
bell or you will be marked tardy. Multiple tardies will result in disciplinary action per school tardy
policy.
Truancy(unexcused absences): will result in a loss of credit for any assignments; tests; or projects
occurring during the absence.
General Classroom Expectations:
1. No food or drink in classroom. (water bottles o.k.)
2. Remain in your seats until the bell rings.
3. Be prepared-organization will help you be successful in class.
4. Be polite and respectful to others.
5. Participate: Attend class regularly and become involved in classroom discussions and
activities
Help Hours: I encourage you to seek extra help immediately if you feel unsure of the class
material. I will be available before or after school by appointment.
Grading: All assignments are graded on the point system. Each assignment; lab; test; etc. have
different point values depending on its length or difficulty. Your quarter grade can be
determined by totaling all points earned during the quarter and dividing by the total points
assigned. The semester grade will be computed using the following scale: 1st quarter: 40%; 2nd
quarter: 40%; Semester Exam: 20%. A standard grading scale will be used:
90-100 - A
80-89 - B
70-79 - C
60-69 - D
59- - F
Grades will be posted on line. You are encouraged to check often via infinite campus.
Health Care Science is the initial course in the Health Occupations block. It is designed for
students who have a strong interest in health care and plan on taking additional courses in the
district’s Health Occupations Program. Students taking this course are expected to demonstrate
basic medical skills and become familiar with standard medical terminology
Please Return:
I have read; understand; and will abide by all of the information in the classroom syllabus
and science safety contract. I am also aware of the binder requirement for this class which
includes: Hardcover three ring binder; spiral notebook; 3 dividers (graded work; handouts;
notes)
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Student name (printed)____________________________________
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Curriculum Outline
Health Care Science
2016-17
Unit 1- Health Care Facilities
-Identify general types of health care facilities
-hierarchy ( organization) of a hospital
-legal/ethical issues in health care
-legal terminology
-Florence Nightengale and Hippocratic Oath ( Which health professions take these oaths?)
Laboratory: none
Unit 2- Cardiovascular System
- anatomy of the heart
-how blood flows through the heart and body
-diseases of the Cardiovascular System
-define pulse rate/locate general pulse rate
-differentiate between arteries; veins; and capillaries
-identify waves on an EKG and identify abnormal conditions
Laboratory: 1. Pulse Variation Lab ( Vernier)
2. Sheep Heart Dissection
3. EKG Lab ( Vernier)
Unit 3- Circulatory System
-identify the major blood components and their functions
-identify major blood types for humans
-distinguish between types of autotransfusions
-disorders of the Circulatory System
Laboratory: 1. Blood Typing
Unit 4- Respiratory System
- breathing terminology; apnea;eupnea; dyspnea; hyperpnea; tachypnea
-diseases of the Respiratory System
-define vital capacity and tidal volume
-identify major structures of the Respiratory system and know their functions
Laboratory: 1. Variation in Respiratory Rate
2. Respiratory Therapy Laboratory
Unit 5-Vital Signs and Direct Health Care
- understanding of general vital signs: BP; pulse; respirations; and temperature
-causes of hypertension
- causes of hypertension
- causes of low blood pressure
-causes for variation in pulse rate
-terminology dealing with vital signs
Laboratory: 1. Taking ApicalRadial Pulse Rates
2. Taking Blood Pressure
Unit 6-Skeletal System
-Anatomy/Physiology of Skeletal System
-structure/function of bonds
-identify major bones of the body
- disorders of Skeletal System
Laboratory: 1. Bone Identification
Unit 7- MUSCULAR SYSTEM
-identify major functions of muscles
-identify major muscles of human anatomy
-angular movements- abduction; adduction ; rotation; etc.
-comparison of isotonic and isometric contractions
-muscular system disorders
Laboratory: 1.Chicken Wing Dissection
2.Muscle Endurance
3. Physical Therapy
Unit 8-DIGESTION-NUTRITION
-identify the major digestive structures; accessory structures and their functions
-identify the six major nutrients your body requires and describe their functions
-discuss eating disorders including: anorexia; bulimia; and compulsive eating
-testing procedures for starches; proteins; and fats
Laboratory: 1. Mechanical/Chemical Digestion
2. Testing for Nutrients in Foods
Unit 9-URINARY SYSTEM
-identify structures and functions of the urinary system organs
-diseases/disorders of urinary system
-Urinalysis- testing(pH range; specific gravity etc.)
-abnormal components of urine
Laboratory: 1. Urinalysis
Unit 10- NERVOUS SYSTEM
-functions of the nervous system
-types of neurons and how they function
-structure of a neuron
-anatomy of the human brain
-Nervous System disorders
Laboratory: 1. Reflex Action
2. Sheep Brain Dissection
3. Neurological Vitals Assessment
Unit 11-SPECIAL SENSES
- Anatomy/Physiology of Eye; Ear and tongue ( identify structures)
-Diseases/disorders of the eyes and ears
-what would 20/200; 20/40; 20/15 indicate on the Snellen Eye Chart
-map of the tongue and the four taste
Laboratory: 1. Sheep Eye Dissection
2. Vision Assessment
Unit 12- REPRODUCTION
-male reproductive structures and their functions
-female reproductive structures and their functions
-menstrual cycle- phases and what goes on in each
- diseases of the reproductive system including STD’s
-pregnancy and development of the fetus
Laboratory: None

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