Course Syllabus
Connecting Waters Charter School / CTE Health Careers – 1st Year
Class meets via Canvas on Thursday’s, 10:40-11:40am. When possible, 1 or 2 scheduled meetings will take place at the Learning Center and will be scheduled meeting for the week.
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
- Healthcare Skills Bucket (Beginning of 2nd Semester) – Located in Atriuum
- 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. SkillsUSA will be a significant factor of the curriculum to help prepare for SkillsUSA 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.
- Weekly meetings will take place through Canvas – Big Blue Button.
- Weekly assignments and announcements will be posted on Canvas homepage 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 Canvas for announcements, weekly assignments, and grades.
Attendance
- Attend class on time. (“1-page summary of missed class – due before the next meeting).
- Recorded meetings will be made available on Canvas for one week.
- 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 Connecting Waters Truancy, Suspension, and Expulsion 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 ALL assignments by due date and time.
- Student should refer to Canvas 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 available help student understand 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 session.
- CWCS EL Department
- Refer to the EL Department Goals for detailed information
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: will email instructor to confirm work is completed
Grade Scale
- 90 – 100% = A
- 80 – 89% = B
- 70 – 79% = C
- 60 – 69% = D
- 0 – 59% = F
1st Semester
Week |
Objective |
Activities / Skills |
Assignments |
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1 |
Students will review the Syllabus and review the classroom rules and expectations. |
Review Syllabus Teacher Intro PP slide |
Introduce your classmate Email contact |
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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 |
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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
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4 |
Students will be able to describe three services offered by voluntary or nonprofit agencies. |
PP: Ch 2 Breakout
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Health Care Issues Read: Ch 3
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5
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Students will be able to compare requirements for AA, BA, MA and understand the difference between certification, registration, and licensure. |
PP: Ch 3 Breakout
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Careers in Health Care MT: Human Body in Health and Disease Read: Ch 4 |
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6 |
Students will be able to describe six ways to eliminate or decrease stress. |
PP: Ch 4 Breakout |
Health Care Issues Read: Ch 5 |
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7 |
Students will be able to list six rights of the patient who is receiving health care. |
PP: Ch 5 Breakout – Discussion Q’s
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MT: Skeletal System Read: Ch 6 Breakout Discussion Q’s |
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8 |
Students will identify basic medical abbreviations selected from a standard list. |
PP: Ch 6 HOSA – Medical Spell Review Guidelines Discussion Q’s |
Health Care Issues Read: Ch 7 |
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9 |
Students will list five functions of the bones. |
PP: Ch 7 Discussion Q’s Bones of the Body |
MT: Muscular System Read: Ch 8 |
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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 |
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11 |
Students will identify methods that can be used to show respect for cultural diversity. |
PP: Ch9 Religious Needs Q’s
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MT: Cardiovascular System Read: Ch 10 |
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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 |
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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 |
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14
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Students will be able to fill-in a Medical Registration Form to show how Computers are used in health care. |
Med Registration Form |
Health Care Issues Read: Ch 13 |
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Thanksgiving Break No Class |
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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 |
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16 |
Students will review Medical Registration Form with new pt. |
Share: Nutrition and Diet Brochure Med Registration New pt. |
MT Urinary System MT - The Nervous system and Mental Health |
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17 |
Students will demonstrate their proficiency with Medical Terminology. |
Med Term Review Kahoot / Quizlet |
Health Care Issues MT - Special Senses |
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18 |
Winter Break! |
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2nd Semester
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Week |
Objective |
Activities / Skills |
Assignments |
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1 |
Students will review the Syllabus & expectations for the 2nd semester. |
Review Semester Syllabus Quizlet & Health Care Issues |
Read Ch 14 |
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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 |
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3 |
Students will be able to perform proper hand washing techniques. |
Handwashing Skills Breakout Q’s |
MT: Infection Control Read Ch 16 |
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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
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5
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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 |
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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 |
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7
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Students will be better informed about how to handle a Shock, Poisoning, or Burn during First Aid. |
PP: 17 - First Aid - Shock, Poisoning, Burns
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MT: First-Aid Skills: - Shock |
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8
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Students will be better informed about how to handle a Bone & Joint Injuries during First Aid. |
PP: 17 - First Aid - Bone & Joint Injuries
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Health Care Issues First Aid - Bone and Joint Injuries |
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9 |
Students will be better informed on First Aid during Sudden Illness. |
PP: 17 - First Aid - Sudden Illness |
First Aid - Apply Dressings/Bandage |
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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 |
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11 |
Students will be able to demonstrate the proper tooth brushing technique. |
PP: Ch 18 Interview Classmate |
MT: Read: Ch 19 |
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12 |
Spring Break |
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13 |
Students will be able to demonstrate the proper tooth brushing technique. |
PP: Ch 19 |
Health Care Issues V: Tooth brushing/Flossing Read: Ch 20 |
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14 |
Students will be able to operate a microscope and identify its parts |
PP: Ch 20 - Laboratory Assistant Skills Microscope Skills |
MT Read: Ch 21
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15 |
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 |
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16 |
Students will research a Career in Health Care. |
Career Research Paper & Rubric |
Career Research Paper – Due 3 weeks |
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17 |
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 |
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18 |
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
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19 |
Students will be able to share and discuss their Career Research Paper findings. |
Career Research Presentations |
Final Week
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Course Summary:
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