Loris High School
Introduction to Health Sciences
COURSE TITLE: Introduction to Health Sciences
INSTRUCTOR:
Audrey Rabon Holmes, RN, BSN
aholmes@horrycountyschools.net
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Introduction to Health Science gives an overview of therapeutic, diagnostic, and
health informatics, support services, and biotechnology research and development
pathways in health sciences career cluster. The course focuses on health careers
exploration, healthcare systems, leadership, employability, and communication
skills. Students will develop a concept of health maintenance practices, safety,
teamwork, and legal and ethical responsibilities. Work-based learning experiences
may be implemented in this course.
Standards:
Full listing of standards for this course can be found at:
http://ed.sc.gov/agency/programs-services/148/documents/IntroToHealthScience
Standards809.pdf
OBJECTIVE:
The goal of the Pre-Medicine program is to assess the student’s interests and
abilities in the medical field. The curriculum will provide exposure to a variety of
careers and professions in medicine and healthcare.
Students are expected to meet the Health Science Standards, as outlined by the
South Carolina Department of Education and the National Consortium of Health
Science.
(http://ed.sc.gov/agency/programs-services/148/documents/HealthScience1Standards80
9.pdf
INSTRUCTIONAL PHILOSOPHY:
My first priority in this class is providing you the opportunity to learn. I will treat
you with respect and I will be fair. I will come to class prepared daily with a
meaningful lesson that relates to real world experiences. I will make sure you are
provided all content necessary to successfully meet the standards for this course.
Therefore, I will provide students challenging assignments and projects that attempt
to simulate typical findings in the healthcare field. High quality work is expected.
Classroom activities will include: reading, writing, research, problem solving, skill
demonstrations and projects. Students will occasionally work in teams, but will be
expected to complete individual assignments in relation to the team’s work.
Assessment methods will vary according to the curriculum in the course of study. I
will challenge you, and I expect you to challenge me. Best work, first time, on time.
Grading:
Students will be graded on a Total Point System. Students will have homework,
quizzes, tests, individual projects, as well as team projects, throughout the entire
length of the course. Random notebook checks will also be performed at the
teacher’s discretion. The final exam is cumulative and is weighted at 10 percent.
Grading scale is as follows:
A=100-93
B=92-85
C=84-77
D=76-70
F=69 & below
Grading Policy:
Paycheck/Daily professional grades
Tests
4 total
Projects
40%
20%
40%
Grading rubrics will be handed out for each assignment with the total number of
points the assignment is worth.
Make-up Assignments:
If a student is absent, his/her assignments will be placed in the make-up assignment
box. It is the STUDENT’S responsibility to check for his/her missed assignments. If
the student misses lectures, it is the student’s responsibility to get the notes from a
reliable classmate. The student will have the number of days they were absent to
turn in make-up work. For example if the student was absent 2 days, they will have
2 days to turn in make- up work. If a student has extenuating circumstances,
adjustments will be made per the teacher’s discretion.
Test/Projects/Presentation Make Ups:
IF A STUDENT IS ABSENT ON THE DAY OF A TEST, THE STUDENT MUST CONTACT
THE TEACHER TO SCHEDULE A TESTING TIME. IF THE STUDENT FAILS TO
ATTEND THE MAKE UP SESSION, OR FAILS TO MAKE AN ATTEMPT TO
RESCHEDULE THE SESSION, THE STUDENT WILL RECEIVE A ZERO FOR THE TEST
OR PROJECT. IF A STUDENT HAS A LINGERING ILLNESS OR HAS EXTENUATING
CIRCUMSTANCES, I WILL WORK WITH THE STUDENT/PARENT TO MAKE
ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS.
All Pre-Medicine students will need by the first week of school:
One (1) 3” (3) ring binder to hold all work
Jump drive, Pens, pencils and paper
Selection of Reading Materials: The district provides access to a wide variety of
reading materials and resources in promoting literacy for students. In selecting the
materials and resources for classroom libraries and media centers, teachers and
media specialist follow the general procedures that may be found on the district
webpage:
http://www.horrycountyschools.net/cms/One.aspx?portalId=743462&pageId=119
9932 and media center and classroom library procedures that may be found:
http://www.horrycountyschools.net/cms/One.aspx?portalId=743462&pageId=139
2268.
One of our schools’ primary goals is to develop lifelong learners, with literacy being
a key component in this process. Reading a wide range of materials helps our
students develop these literacy skills. While our school’s classrooms and media
centers make every effort to provide only the highest quality reading materials, we
understand that parents want to help their children make a wise choice as it
pertains to what their child reads. Parents who may have questions about their
child’s reading material may contact their school media specialist to request
additional information regarding the title, including possible professional reviews of
the title. The school media specialist will work collaboratively with parents to
identify titles that will help develop a love of reading.
Course Outline
Week 1:
Orientation to Health Science/Pre-Medicine Major
(Standards-8.1, 4.16)
 Instructor/Student expectations
 Policies/Procedures
 School Safety
 Teambuilding
 Introduction to the semester long Anatomy/Physiology Project(Chapter 7
Physiology (Standards 1.1-1.3)
Week 2
Chapter 13
Weeks 3-4
Chapter 3
Weeks 5-6
Chapter 4
Weeks 7-8
Chapter 15
Weeks 9-10
Chapter 2
Week 11
Chapter 1
Weeks 12-13
Chapter 14
Weeks 14-15
Chapter 5
Week 16
Chapter 11
Week 17
Chapter 6
Week 18
Promotion of Safety (Standards-7.7, 7.14, 5.11)
Introduction to Careers in Health Care (Standards-4.6, 4.7, 4.14-4.16)
 Career Project
 Guest Speakers
Personal and Professional Qualities/Employability
(Standards-4.1-4.14, 9.1-9.4, 2.1-2.9, 8.1-8.9)
Vital Signs, CPR/First Aid Certification (Standard-10.1, 10.2)
Health Care Systems (Standards 3.1-3.6)
Trends of Healthcare (3.1, 3.3, 3.5, 3.7, 3.8)
 Alternative Medicine
Infection Control (Standards-7.1-7.3, 7.6, 7.14, 5.11)
 Disease Project
Legal and Ethical Responsibilities (Standards-5.1-5.11, 6.1-6.9)
 Mock Trial
Nutrition and Diets (Standards 9.1-9.4)
 Healthy Behaviors
 Healthcare Screenings
Medical Terminology/Abbreviations (Standards 1.5-1.7, 2.1)
Introduction to Medical Mathematics (Standards 1.1, 1.2, 1.4)
*this is a tentative outline and is subject to change
Anatomy and
I have read/understand the syllabus for Introduction to Health Science. I
understand that it is the student’s responsibility to complete make-up work for any
absences. I also understand that I can view my student’s progress/grades via
PowerSchool during the course of the semester.
Please read and sign below.
Return to Mrs. Holmes by August 26, 2013.
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2013-2014
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