PRINCIPLES OF HEALTH SCIENCE COURSE SYLLABUS Ms. Claudia A.

Lozano

Program Description
Health Science Technology Education is a secondary career education program for students who have a desire and interest to explore and pursue a career in health care. HSTE is based on: Essential knowledge and skills needed by health care providers Individual needs of students and postsecondary education requirements Leadership development, community service, and scholarship Community resources and strong industry partnerships

Course Description
The Principles of Health Science provides an overview of the therapeutic, diagnostic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems of the health care industry. To pursue a career in the health science industry, students should learn to reason, think critically, make decisions, solve problems, and communicate effectively. Students should recognize that quality health care depends on the ability to work well with others. The health science industry is comprised of diagnostic, therapeutic, health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development systems that function individually and collaboratively to provide comprehensive health care. Students should identify the employment opportunities, technology and safety requirements of each system. Students are expected to apply the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a health science career through further education and employment. Professional integrity in the health science industry is dependent on acceptance of ethical and legal responsibilities. Students are expected to employ their ethical and legal responsibilities and limitations and understand the implications of their actions.

Grading
Grading will be based on BISD grading policy. A minimum of 3 major and 5 minor grades per Six Weeks

Retesting
As per BISD policy, retesting must occur within 5 school days after student received failing grade. Retesting must be requested by the student and the student may raise their test score to a maximum of 70.

Textbook
Diversified Health Occupations 6th Edition, Louise Simmers

Units of Study
Unit 1- Health Care Systems & History of Health Care Unit 2- Careers in Health Care Unit 3- Anatomy & Physiology-Body Planes, Directions and Cavities Unit 4- Medical Terminology Unit 5- A&P Skeletal/Muscular Systems Unit 6- Personal Qualities of a Health Care Worker Unit 7- Legal & Ethical Unit 8- Human Growth & Development Unit 9- A&P Cardiovascular/Respiratory Systems Unit 10- Vital Signs Unit 11- A&P Digestive Systems Unit 12- Nutrition & Wellness Unit 13- Safety Unit 14- First Aid & CPR Unit 15- Infection Control Unit 16- Cultural Diversity Unit 17- A&P Urinary/Reproductive Systems

Absences
Please refer to Student Handbook on BISD attendance policy. It is the students responsibility to check for any missed work during absence.

Homework
Homework will be given periodically and will be due at the beginning of class on the due date.

ATC Program
The Advanced Technical Credit (ATC) Program is an advanced placement program for students interested in preparing for college and a technical career that requires postsecondary education. Any student who successfully completes statewide-articulated secondary courses such as this one is eligible to receive articulated credit from any participating public two-year college in the state that offers the corresponding college course. You are enrolled in an Advanced Technical Credit (ATC) course that will apply towards a college major as part of your high school graduation plan. As a result, this ATC course is a special version of a normal high school course that covers college-level material, and therefore carries a higher level credit towards your GPA and will be reflected on your high school transcript. This course will be noted on your high school transcript with a TP in the course abbreviation and will identify the high school course as an ATC course. This course may also be noted with the letter A- on your high school transcript to identify the high school course as an ATC course. Nevertheless, to qualify for college credit through the ATC Program, you must meet the following requirements upon completion of this course: Complete this ATC course with a minimum grade of 80 (B or better). (For Freshman and/or Sophomore Course) Note: Since this is a (Freshman) (Sophomore) ATC course, you must take additional ATC courses as a junior or senior to qualify for the college credit in this course. For more information regarding ATC you may visit the ATC website at http://www.atctexas.org/atc_students.asp, or visit with your campus CTE Counselor.

HOSA, Texas Association

A powerful curricular program of student lead activities designed to develop future leaders for the health care system. HOSA participation provides opportunities for students to: develop effective leadership qualities and skills; enhance communication skills; develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills; build self-esteem through individual and group achievement; participate in community service activities; develop character and responsible citizenship traits; set goals for lifelong learning and make realistic career choices; network with health care professionals and peers who have similar goals; and access student scholarship opportunities.

Materials/Supplies
Students will need: 1 composition book 1 3 ring binder 5 dividers 1. VOCABULARY 2. NOTES 3. TERMINOLOGY 4. DAILY WORK 5. QUIZZES/TESTS Paper Pen or pencil Binder Organization Cover Sheet: Student Name Subject Teacher Class Period

Course Syllabus Classroom Rules Dividers **Binders will be checked randomly for a minor grade and must be kept organized by student.

Assignments
All work turned in must include correct heading. If proper heading is not on the assignment, grade will suffer a -5pts. On the upper right corner of the paper: Student Name Date Period

Classroom Rules
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Be in your seat and ready to work when the bell rings. Chewing gum and/or eating is not allowed in the classroom. Listen to others and participate in class discussions. Stay on task and do your assignments. Respect each other. Keep hands clean and take care of personal hygiene in the restroom during change of classes. 7. Only work relating to this class will be allowed during class time, unless otherwise permitted by me. 8. Respect school property-no vandalism. 9. ABSOLUTELY NO CELL PHONES OR ELECTRONICS OF ANY KIND WILL BE ALLOWED DURING CLASS TIME. They will be confiscated and turned in to the office. MOST IMPORTANTLY.DO YOUR BEST!!

Consequences
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Verbal Warning Student-Teacher Conference/Behavior Log Parent-Teacher Conference Lunch Detention Referral

Conference
6th Period 12:50-1:35 Room B241

Dear Parents, Your son/daughter is currently enrolled in a Principles of Health Science course. Throughout this course we will be discussing in detail the distinct health occupations within the health care industry. It is my decision to show videos that pertain to the different health occupations. The real-life videos will give the students a deeper understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the medical occupations. The videos will be episodes from the following television channels: The Learning Channel, The Discovery Channel, PAX, National Geographic, CNN, Biography, ABC and CBS News, MSN video and other health channels and medical shows. The shows may contain medical graphic scenes. The purpose of this memo is to obtain consent to allow your son/daughter to view these videos. If you should have any questions concerning this memo, please contact Ms. C. Lozano at Veterans Memorial High School at 956-574-5600. ____ I agree to allow my child to view these informative videos ____ I do not agree to allow my child to view these informative videos

____________________ ______________________ Print Student Name Parent/Guardian Signature

Videos may consist of the following shows: Trauma Life in the ER, Code Blue, American Discovery, The Miracles of Life, Nightline, Dateline, Maternity Ward, 60 Minutes Medical Mysteries