Health Science Theory Course Syllabus
Course Description: The Health Science Theory course is designed to provide for the development of advanced knowledge and skills related to a wide variety of health careers. Students will investigate the theory of health care, career opportunities, self exploration for continued knowledge and skill development.
Course Goals: Students will demonstrate professional standards/employability skills as required by business and industry and are expected to express ideas in a clear, concise, and effective manner; exhibit the ability to cooperate, contribute, and collaborate as a member of a team. The student will analyze and evaluate communication skills for maintaining healthy relationships throughout the life span and how healthy relationships influence career goals; They will demonstrate communication skills in building and maintaining healthy relationships; demonstrate strategies for communicating needs, wants, and emotions; and evaluate the effectiveness of conflict resolution techniques in various simulated situations. The student is expected to comply with specific industry standards related to safety and substance abuse; model industry expectations of professional conduct such as attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, hygiene, and time management; articulate comprehension of assignment; employ medical vocabulary specific to the health care setting; demonstrate skills related to activities of daily living in rehabilitative care such as range of motion, positioning, and ambulation according to the health science industry standards, regulatory agency standards, and professional guidelines; role play techniques used in stressful situations such as trauma and chronic and terminal illness; demonstrate first aid, vital signs, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automated external defibrillator skills in a laboratory setting; and be knowledgeable of skills specific to a health science professional such as medical assistant, dental assistant, emergency medical technician-basic, phlebotomy technician, and pharmacy technician. The student will evaluate ethical behavioral standards and legal responsibilities. The student is expected to: research and describe the role of professional associations and regulatory agencies; examine legal and ethical behavior standards such as Patient Bill of Rights, Advanced Directives, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; and investigate the legal and ethical ramifications of unacceptable behavior. The student maintains a safe environment. The student is expected to: conform to governmental regulations and guidelines from entities such as the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Joint Commission, and National Institute of Health; explain protocol related to hazardous materials and situations; and observe and report unsafe conditions. The student assesses wellness strategies for the prevention of disease. The student is expected to: research wellness strategies for the prevention of disease; evaluate positive and negative effects of relationships on physical and emotional health; explain the benefits of positive relationships among community health professionals in promoting a healthy community; research and analyze the effects of access to quality health care; and search alternative health practices and therapies.
Course Topics:
Meeting Employer Expectations
Appling Academic Standards
Communication Skills
Documents and Records
Applying Knowledge and Skills
Leadership and Ethical Behavior
Maintaining a Safe Environment
Wellness Strategies and Disease Prevention
Students shall be awarded one credit for successful completion of this course.
Course Goals: Students will demonstrate professional standards/employability skills as required by business and industry and are expected to express ideas in a clear, concise, and effective manner; exhibit the ability to cooperate, contribute, and collaborate as a member of a team. The student will analyze and evaluate communication skills for maintaining healthy relationships throughout the life span and how healthy relationships influence career goals; They will demonstrate communication skills in building and maintaining healthy relationships; demonstrate strategies for communicating needs, wants, and emotions; and evaluate the effectiveness of conflict resolution techniques in various simulated situations. The student is expected to comply with specific industry standards related to safety and substance abuse; model industry expectations of professional conduct such as attendance, punctuality, personal appearance, hygiene, and time management; articulate comprehension of assignment; employ medical vocabulary specific to the health care setting; demonstrate skills related to activities of daily living in rehabilitative care such as range of motion, positioning, and ambulation according to the health science industry standards, regulatory agency standards, and professional guidelines; role play techniques used in stressful situations such as trauma and chronic and terminal illness; demonstrate first aid, vital signs, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, and automated external defibrillator skills in a laboratory setting; and be knowledgeable of skills specific to a health science professional such as medical assistant, dental assistant, emergency medical technician-basic, phlebotomy technician, and pharmacy technician. The student will evaluate ethical behavioral standards and legal responsibilities. The student is expected to: research and describe the role of professional associations and regulatory agencies; examine legal and ethical behavior standards such as Patient Bill of Rights, Advanced Directives, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act; and investigate the legal and ethical ramifications of unacceptable behavior. The student maintains a safe environment. The student is expected to: conform to governmental regulations and guidelines from entities such as the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Joint Commission, and National Institute of Health; explain protocol related to hazardous materials and situations; and observe and report unsafe conditions. The student assesses wellness strategies for the prevention of disease. The student is expected to: research wellness strategies for the prevention of disease; evaluate positive and negative effects of relationships on physical and emotional health; explain the benefits of positive relationships among community health professionals in promoting a healthy community; research and analyze the effects of access to quality health care; and search alternative health practices and therapies.
Course Topics:
Meeting Employer Expectations
Appling Academic Standards
Communication Skills
Documents and Records
Applying Knowledge and Skills
Leadership and Ethical Behavior
Maintaining a Safe Environment
Wellness Strategies and Disease Prevention
Students shall be awarded one credit for successful completion of this course.