Health Science Education I
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Health & Human Services |
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Introduction to Health Science Careers |
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| Introductory Course | |
| Course Code |
5272 |
| Course Description |
Introduction to Health Science Careers is an exploratory course designed to provide students with an opportunity to investigate all aspects of the health science industry. Students will receive an introduction to healthcare systems and examine a variety of pathways in health science, and reflect on their own knowledge, skills, and interests, to begin to narrow the areas within health science they want to continue exploring, in preparation for further study in a health science principles course. |
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Health & Human Services Pre-Nursing / Healthcare Specialist: Certified Nursing Aide (CNA) |
| Principles | |
| Principles of Healthcare | |
| Course Code |
7168 |
| Course Description |
Principles of Healthcare content examines skills common to specific health career topics such as patient nursing care, dental care, animal care, medical laboratory, public health, and an introduction to healthcare systems. Lab experiences are organized and planned around the activities associated with the student’s career objectives. |
| CTE Concentrator A | |
| Healthcare Fundamentals | |
| Course Code |
5274 |
| Course Description |
Healthcare Fundamentals prepares students with language skills necessary for effective, independent use of health and medical reference materials. It includes the study of health and medical abbreviations, symbols, and Greek and Latin word part meanings, all taught within the context of body systems. Introduces cells, tissues, and human anatomy highlighting essential physiological principles through a systemic approach. Additionally, the course provides a general overview of basic concepts and terminology used in anatomy and physiology as applicable to health sciences and healthcare occupations. This course builds skills in pronouncing, spelling, and defining new words encountered in verbal and written information in the healthcare industry. Students have the opportunity to acquire essential skills for accurate and logical communication, and interpretation of medical records. Emphasis is on forming a foundation of a medical vocabulary including appropriate and accurate meaning, spelling, and pronunciation of medical terms, abbreviations, signs, and symbols. |
| CTE Concentrator B | |
| Healthcare Specialist: CNA | |
| Course Code |
7166 |
| Course Description |
The Healthcare Specialist: CNA course prepares individuals desiring to work as nursing assistants with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for providing basic care in extended care facilities, hospitals, and home health agencies under the direction of licensed nurses. The course will introduce students to the disease process and aspects of caring for a long-term care resident with dementia. Individuals who successfully complete this course are eligible to apply to sit for the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) certification exam for nursing assistants. This course meets the minimum standards set forth by the ISDH for Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training and for health care workers in long-term care facilities. |
| Pathway Capstone | |
| Healthcare Specialist Capstone | |
| Course Code |
7255 |
| Course Description |
The Healthcare Specialist Capstone course will facilitate healthcare students’ acquisition of additional knowledge and skills necessary to work in a variety of healthcare settings beyond a long term care facility including hospitals, doctors’ offices, and clinics. Students can accomplish this goal by completing coursework that will cover topics such as Medical Law and Ethics, Electronic Health Records, and/or Behavioral Health. Schools may offer additional healthcare certifications such as the Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) or Phlebotomy along with the coursework or in place of the coursework. |
Introduction to Health Care (Grades 11-12) Course Overview: Introduction to Health Care Systems is a one-year, dual credit college course that introduces students to the field of health care. Students completing this program will gain a working knowledge of body systems, medical terminology, and basic patient care skills common to various health occupations. Through an exploration of current issues and varied careers available in the healthcare industry. Students will be prepared to set realistic career and continuing education goals. The course is structured to combine both classroom instruction and hands-on training in a lab setting.
Upon successful completion of the Introduction to Health Care Systems course, a student should be able to:
Demonstrate a basic knowledge of medical terminology
Understand basic human anatomy and physiology
Understand concept of wellness as it relates to body systems and to the whole person
Demonstrate skills in hand washing and infection control
Understand and apply safety rules in the student lab and at job shadow sites
Appreciate the history of health care
Develop skills in communication, leadership, problem solving, and professionalism
List and describe various types of healthcare providers
Perform basic first aid Acquire competence in skills that are suitable for entry-level employment in the field of health care
Understand the duties and demands of various careers in health care
Obtain a certification for BLS/CPR
Obtain a certification in dementia
Special Opportunities: Qualifying students in the Introduction to Health Care Systems program may compete in the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State Conference. Top-rated students in the state competition have the opportunity to compete at the national conference.
Suggested Prerequisites:
Biology
Interpersonal relations
Keyboarding
Health Occupations instruction includes: Introduction to the healthcare industry, body systems, basic medical terminology, basic patient care skills, CPR, dementia, professionalism, communication, and leadership
Program Availability: 2 semesters, 2 blocks per day open to juniors and seniors
Completion of Introduction to Health Care Systems course prepares students for: Entry-level employment in the healthcare industry, a second year of instruction in the Health Careers / Practicum program, and post-secondary education or training.
Students who successfully meet requirements of the course and university may earn dual credit from Ivy Tech Community College.
Instructor:
Mrs.Teague
mlteague@mccsc.edu