High Health Science Foundations
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Number of Credits
1
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Estimated Completion Time
2 segments, 32-36 weeks
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Earliest Start Date
September 2024
Pre Requisites
Anatomy & Physiology
Description
Step into the Health Science Foundations course and learn what it takes to be a healthcare professional. This course is designed to provide the student with in-depth knowledge of the health care system and introduce them to various occupations in the field. Students will explore the educational requirements, licenses, and certifications for careers at multiple levels within the healthcare system. Throughout this course, students will learn what it means to have a healthy lifestyle, how to prevent disease and illness, and what their responsibilities are as a patient and future employees in the healthcare system. They will learn everything from applying for a job to ensuring the soft skills needed to excel in their career. The course will focus on communication and interpersonal skills, the use of technology, ethics, and the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will also learn first aid skills and how to assess vital signs. Health Science Foundations is part of the Secondary Health Core.
Follow the link below for the Department of Education Career & Technical Education Curriculum Frameworks:
https://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/career-tech-edu/curriculum-frameworks/
Segment 1:
- Describe types of healthcare providers and the range of services available
- Identify factors that influence the current delivery system of health care
- Identify differences between each health care cluster
- Identify employment opportunities and career growth potential for healthcare workers
- Describe personal traits or attitudes desirable in a member of the healthcare team
- Describe appropriate professional behavior
- Develop an appropriate résumé and cover letter for a job in the healthcare profession
- Identify basic observational skills and related documentation strategies in written and oral form
- Describe subjective information and objective information
- Identify examples of courteous and respectful behavior in the health care field
- Identify the composition and functions of a healthcare team
- Demonstrate methods for building positive team relationships
- Demonstrate effective techniques for managing team conflict
- Identify potential malpractice
- Differentiate between legal and ethical issues
- Describe the code of ethics in health care
- Identify and report illegal and/or unethical practices
Segment 2:
- Describe technology applications in health care
- Identify characteristics of science and its limitations
- Identify basic medical abbreviations
- Describe ways to promote disease prevention
- Identify complementary and alternative health care
- Identify adverse effects of using alcohol and tobacco
- Identify the five schedules of controlled substances
- Demonstrate positive self-image, wellness, and stress
- Develop wellness and stress control plans
- Describe medical and surgical asepsis
- Differentiate fact and fallacy about disease transmission and treatment caused by bloodborne pathogens and Hepatitis B
- Identify legal aspects of HIV/AIDS to include issues related to testing
- Describe the theory of root-cause analysis
- Demonstrate personal safety procedures based on the CDC and OSHA regulations
- Demonstrate procedures for properly identifying patients
- Demonstrate proper body mechanics and ergonomics
- Identify vital signs and their measurements
- Obtain and maintain training or certification on CPR, AED, FBAO (Foreign Body Airway Obstruction), and First Aid
Required:
- Washable paint
- Rubber gloves
- PPE face mask
Optional:
- Chocolate syrup
- CPR certification card
Besides engaging students in challenging curriculum, the course guides students to reflect on their learning and evaluate their progress through a variety of assessments. Assessments can be in the form of practice lessons, multiple choice questions, writing assignments, projects, research papers, oral assessments, and discussions. This course will use the state-approved grading scale. Each course contains a mandatory final exam or culminating project that will be weighted at 20% of the student’s overall grade.***
***Proctored exams can be requested by FLVS at any time and for any reason in an effort to ensure academic integrity. When taking the exam to assess a student’s integrity, the exam must be passed with at least a 59.5% in order to earn credit for the course.
Courses subject to availability.
Pursuant to s. 1002.20, F.S.; A public school student whose parent makes written request to the school principal shall be exempted from the teaching of reproductive health or any disease, including HIV/AIDS, in accordance with the provisions of s. 1003.42(3). Learn more about the process and which courses contain subject matter where an exemption request can be made.