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 12 Health Care
Course Code: TPJ 4M
Course Description:
This course focuses on the development of a range of skills needed to analyse and interpret clinical findings. Students
will learn about accepted health care practices and demonstrate an understanding of basic procedures and the use of
appropriate instruments and equipment. They will acquire an understanding of basic concepts related to the function
of the human immune system and explore the relationship between pathology and disease prevention and treatment.
Students will expand their awareness of workers' health and safety issues, analyse environmental and societal issues
related to health care, and further explore professional practice standards and postsecondary destinations in the field.
Strand & Unit Title:
Corresponding Catholic Graduate Expectation(s):
CGE3f Examines, evaluates and applies knowledge of interdependent systems (physical,
Unit 1-Pathology and
political, ethical, socio-economic and ecological) for the development of a just and
Microbiology
compassionate society
Unit 2- Immune and
Lymphatic Systems
Unit 3- Patient
Assessment
Unit 4- Diagnosis and
Treatment
Unit 5- Professional
Practice and Career
Opportunities
CGE1d Develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and acts to
promote social responsibility, human solidarity and the common good
CGE7a Acts morally and legally as a person formed in Catholic traditions
CGE4g Examines and reflects on one's personal values, abilities and aspirations influencing
life's choices and opportunities
CGE7d Promotes the sacredness of life
CGE1d Develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and acts to
promote social responsibility, human solidarity and the common good
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
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%
10%
20%
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.