Course Syllabus

1 - Syllabus Health Careers - Full Year-2.docx 

Instructor: Freddie Galvan / Email: fgalvan@cwcharter.org / Phone: (209) 874-1119 x 322

Class meets via Moodle on Thursday’s, 10-11am.  When possible, 1 or 2 scheduled meetings will take place at the Learning Center and will take the place of the scheduled Google Meet for that specific week.  More information will be provided during class. 

 

REQUIRED Textbooks and Materials:

  • DHO Health Science by Louise Simmers: ISBN-13: 978-1-133-69361-1
  • Quizlet account
  • Computer with Internet Access, Voice, and Video connections
  • Microsoft Word / Google Docs

 

This 1st Year Health Careers course, will help teach students some basic health care skills that are practiced by current health care professionals.  Some of the course goals are to provide students with knowledge and hands-on experience of the day-to-day practice of various health care professions.  Skills USA will be a significant factor of the curriculum to help prepare for Skills USA competitions later in the school year.  Once the students have completed this course, they will be eligible to enroll in the 2nd Year Health Careers Internship Course.  Note:  1st Year Students are encouraged to begin asking around for local job site placements.

  • Classes are held weekly on Moodle which is the course management system that is available to students, parent teachers, and Education Specialists, 24/7.
  • Detailed weekly assignments and announcements will be posted on the Moodle homepage/homework page.
  • Students in Canvas classes should read the homepage for updated assignments.
  • During class, students will use headsets with microphones, webcams, and other online tools to communicate with other students and the teacher.  
  • A Canvas training workshop for parents is required.

 

Student Responsibilities:

  • Check Moodle for announcements, weekly assignments, and grades.

 

Attendance

  • Attend class on time. (missed classes: “1-page summary of missed class – due before the next meeting).
  • Recorded meetings will be made available on Canvas under “Pages” and “Recordings”
  • Please read and comply with the CWCS Truancy Policy. See the link below.
  • Read the syllabus and follow the CW Code of Conduct/Plagiarism Policy. See the link below. Refer to the LINK or student handbook for specific Truancy information.

 

Participation

  • Participate verbally or on the chat (when requested) and complete assignments/reading
  • Participation points are earned by being involved with the lesson plans

 

Assignments

  • Complete and submit ALL assignments on or before the due date. (Assignments will be entered into Moodle or as otherwise discussed during class)
  • Student should refer to Moodle homepage for changes or updated to due dates.
  • Late assignments will be accepted and will receive a 7/10 maximum for being late.
  • Extra Credit – only a few opportunities will be offered for extra credit.

 

 

ES/Parent Responsibilities:

  • Make sure your student attends these classes. These are mandatory classes for all EL students. EO students who choose to enroll must attend classes regularly and adhere to all class policies.
  • Attend each class with your child.
    • Be there to help your child with learning how to use the online tools and participate in class.
  • Contact me if your student is having difficulties understanding and completing homework assignments.
  • Read and print the class syllabus for reference during ES meetings.
  • Routinely check Canvas for announcements and student’s weekly assignments.
  • Communicate with Mr. Galvan directly when child will be absent.
  • Parents must attend a Canvas training sessions before classes begin.   
  • CWCS EL Department link

 

Plagiarism / Copied Work:  

  • Copying from the internet or any other source, sharing answers with classmates on an assignment, and direct cheating will not be tolerated.  
  • For any given offense there will be a call home, a parent conference, a referral to your administrator, and a zero on the assignment regardless of the weight.  
  • There will be no tolerance for cheating.


Grades will be based on:

  • 40% - Attendance / Participation: will be taken at the beginning of class
  • 30% - Formative – Quizzes, Classwork, Homework, Skills
  • 30% - Summative – Presentations, Special Assignments (take longer that 1-meeting)
  • ES Contacts: ES will confirm work is updated/completed and will send email confirming that student has completed all assignments.

 

Grade Scale: 

90 – 100% = A

80 – 89% = B

70 – 79% = C

60 – 69% = D

0 – 59% = F

 

 

1st Semester


Week

Objective

Activities / Skills

Assignments

        

1

Students will review the Syllabus and review the classroom rules and expectations. 

Review Syllabus

Teacher Intro PP slide

Introduce your classmate

Email contact

 

2

Students will enroll with Quizlet, review the grading rubric, and Intro classmate. 

HOSA

Quizlet – Intro/Rubric

Ice Breaker

Health Care Issues

Read:  Ch 1

 

3

Students will share Classmate Intro, Begin Quizlet, learn and understand the purpose of Medical Terminology. 

Classmate Intro

PP: Ch1:

Begin Quizlet 

HOSA Leadership – Intro

MT:  Intro to Med Term

Read:  Ch 2

 

 

4

Students will be able to describe three services offered by voluntary or nonprofit agencies.

PP  - Ch 2

Breakout

 

Health Care Issues

Read:  Ch 3

 

 

5

 

Students will be able to compare requirements for AA, BA, MA and understand the difference between certification, registration, and licensure.

PP  - Ch 3

Breakout

 

 

eForm:  Careers in Health Care

MT:  Human Body in Health and Disease

Read:  Ch 4

 

6

Students will be able to describe six ways to eliminate or decrease stress.   

PP  - Ch 4

Breakout

Health Care Issues

Read:  Ch 5

 

7

Students will be able to list six rights of the patient who is receiving health care.   

PP  - Ch 5

Breakout – Discussion Q’s

 

MT:  Skeletal System

Read:  Ch 6

Breakout for Discussion Q’s

 

8

Students will identify basic medical abbreviations selected from a standard list.
Students will define, pronounce, and spell all key terms including word roots. 

PP  - Ch 6

HOSA activity – Medical Spell

Review Guidelines

Discussion Q’s

Health Care Issues

Read:  Ch 7

 

9

Students will list five functions of the bones. 
Students will identify the main bones of the skeleton.

PP – Ch 7

Discussion Q’s

Bones of the Body

MT:  Muscular System

Read:  Ch 8

 

10

Students will list two purposes of hospice care and provide justifications for the “right to die.”. 

PP – Ch8

Eating Disorders / Chemical or Drug abuse

Health Care Issues

Read:  Ch 9

 

11

Students will identify methods that can be used to show respect for cultural diversity.

PP – Ch9

Religious Needs Q’s

 

MT:   Cardiovascular System

Read:  Ch 10

 

12

Students will be able to differentiate between common myths and facts of aging.

PP – Geriatric Care

Discussion Q’s

Health Care Issues

Read:  Ch 11

 

13

Students will be able to define nutrition and list the effects of good and bad nutrition.

PP – Ch11

Breakout

Nutrition & Diet Brochure

Mt: Respiratory System

Read:  Ch 12

 

14

 

Students will be able to fill-in a Medical Registration Form that is used to show how Computers are used in health care.

Med Registration Form

Health Care Issues

Read:  Ch 13

 

 

Thanksgiving Break No Class

 

 

 

15

Students will be able to perform basic math that calculations on whole numbers, decimals, fractions, percentages, and ratios.

PP – Ch13

Breakout (Math Problems)

Health Care Issues

Discussion Q’s

 

16

Students will review Medical Registration Form with new pt.

Share:  Nutrition and Diet Brochure

Med Registration New pt.

MT Urinary System

Quizlet – The Nervous system and Mental Health

 

17

Students will demonstrate their proficiency with Medical Terminology. 

Med Term Review

Kahoot / Quizlet

Health Care Issues

MT – Special Senses

 

18

Winter Break!

 

 

 

 

2nd Semester

Week

Objective

Activities / Skills

Assignments

       

1

Students will review the Syllabus & expectations for the 2nd semester.

Review Semester Syllabus

Quizlet & Health Care Issues

Read Ch 14

 

2

Students will be able to define body mechanics, observe all safety standards established by OSHA, and observe safety regulations for patient safety. 

Practice Body Mechanics

Great Kindness Challenge

Health Care Issues

Complete GKC

V: Body Mechanics

Read Ch 15

 

3

Students will be able to perform proper hand washing techniques. 

Handwashing Skills

Breakout Q’s

MT: Infection Control

Read Ch 16

 

4

Students will be able to list the four main vital signs and be able perform TPR & BP. 

PP: 16 - Vital Signs

Remove PPE (gloves)

ID radial & carotid pulse

TPR BP

Health Care Issues

Vital Signs Weekly Tracker

 

 

5

 

Students will be better informed about how to handle a CPR, AED, or choking situation.

PP: Ch 17 – First-Aid

Primary & Secondary Assess.

V: Primary & Secondary Assessment

 

6

Students will be better informed about how to handle a Choking, Bleeding, or Minor Wounds.

PP: 17 – First-Aid: 

- Choking, Bleeding, Minor Wounds

Health Care Issues

First-Aids:

- Minor Wounds

 

7

 

Students will be better informed about how to handle a Shock, Poisoning, or Burn during First-Aid.

PP: 17 – First-Aid: 

- Shock, Poisoning, Burns

 

MT:

First-Aid Skills:

- Shock

 

8

 

Students will be better informed about how to handle a Bone & Joint Injuries during First-Aid.

PP: 17 – First-Aid: 

- Bone & Joint Injuries

 

Health Care Issues

First-Aid:

- Bone and Joint Injuries

 

9

Students will be better informed on how to provide First-Aid during Sudden Illness.

PP: 17 – First-Aid: 

- Sudden Illness

First-Aid:

- Apply Dressings/Bandage

 

10

Students will be better prepared for a pursuing a job opportunity.

Cover Letter

Resume

Job Application

Health Care Issues

CL, Resume, Job App.

Interview Q’s

Read: Ch 18

 

11

Students will be able to demonstrate the proper tooth brushing technique.

PP: Ch 18

Interview Classmate

MT:

Read: Ch 19

 

Spring Break

 

 

 

12

Students will be able to demonstrate the proper tooth brushing technique.

PP: Ch 19

Health Care Issues

V: Tooth brushing & Flossing

Read: Ch 20

 

13

Students will be able to operate a microscope and identify its parts

PP: Ch 20 – Laboratory Assistant Skills

Microscope Skills

MT

Read: Ch 21

 

 

14

Students will be able to complete a MA Patient Form with accurate information.

PP: Ch 21 – Medical Assistant Skills

MA Form

Health Care Issues

Read: Ch 22

 

15

Students will research a Career in Health Care.

Career Research Paper & Rubric

Career Research Paper

– Due 3 weeks

 

16

Students will be able to observe and perform some basic Nurse Assistant Skills.

PP: Ch 22 Nurse Assistant Skills

V: Making a Closed Bed

Read: Ch 23

 

17

Students will be able to perform range-of-motion (ROM) exercises on all body joints, observing all safety precautions.

Demo: ROM on self

Demo: ROM on pt.+gait belt

Career Research Presentations

Read: 24 – Business and Accounting Skills

 

 

18

Students will be able to share and discuss their Career Research Paper findings.

Career Research Presentations

Final Week

 

 

 

Course Summary:

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