St. Joan of Arc Catholic Secondary School
3801 Thomas Street
Mississauga, Ontario, L5M 7G2
(905) 285-0050
We believe that each one, created in the image and likeness of God, is called by name into the Dufferin-Peel community
to realize the Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations to the fullest extent possible as we all journey from the early
years to vocation.
COURSE OUTLINE
Department:
Technological Education
Course:
Grade 11 Health Care
Course Code: TPJ 3M/ TPJ 3C
Course Description:
This course enables students to develop their understanding of basic health care procedures, including the safe use of
appropriate instruments, equipment, and materials. Students will focus on health care fundamentals, including the
anatomical features and physiology of the major body systems and the factors that affect homeostasis in the human
body. Students will develop an awareness of health and safety issues in the health care field, analyse environmental
and societal issues related to health care, and learn about professional practice standards and career opportunities in
the field.
Strand & Unit Title:
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
CGE2b Reads, understands and uses written materials effectively
Unit 1-Health Care
CGE2c Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others
Terminology
Unit 2- Homeostasis
and disease process in
the body
Unit 3- Body systems
Unit 4- Lifestyle
choices and disability
Unit 5- Career
opportunities
CGE3f Examines, evaluates and applies knowledge of interdependent systems (physical,
political, ethical, socio-economic and ecological) for the development of a just and
compassionate society
CGE1d Develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and acts to
promote social responsibility, human solidarity and the common good
CGE7d Promotes the sacredness of life
CGE7a Acts morally and legally as a person formed in Catholic traditions
CGE1g Understands that one's purpose or call in life comes from God and strives to discern
and live out this call throughout life's journey
CGE4g Examines and reflects on one's personal values, abilities and aspirations influencing
life's choices and opportunities
CGE4e Sets appropriate goals and priorities in school, work and personal life
CGE5c Develops one's God-given potential and makes a meaningful contribution to society
CGE5d Finds meaning, dignity, fulfillment and vocation in work which contributes to the
common good
CGE7j Contributes to the common good
Assessment and Evaluation
Category Weightings
Knowledge & Understanding
Thinking & Investigation
Application
Communication
Weight %
30%
30%
20%
20%
Final Summative Assessments
Term Work
Course Culminating
Exam
Overall
Weighting
70%
20%
10%
Learning Skills and Work Habits will also be assessed and reported on. For more information please refer to Growing
Success pg. 11. http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/growsuccess.pdf.