Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Business and Technology Department
Course Name: Health Care
Course Code: TPJ 4M
Level: Mixed
Teacher: L. Connoy RN
Room: 121
Textbook: Hole’s Essentials of Human Anatomy and Physiology
Replacement Cost: $ 110.00
Number:
Course Fee: $50.00 (optional – for first aid certification)
Course Overview:
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.
Curriculum Strands and Overall Expectations:
Health Care Fundamentals
demonstrate an understanding of health care terminology and its correct usage;
demonstrate an understanding of the structure and functioning of the immune system;
demonstrate an understanding of fundamental concepts in pathology and their application to
the diagnosis and treatment of disease;
Health Care Skills
demonstrate competence in using health care instruments, equipment, and materials;
demonstrate the ability to use vital signs to determine a client’s health status;
demonstrate an understanding of and apply standard practices and procedures used in the
health care field;
demonstrate an understanding of and apply communication and documentation techniques
required in the health care industry. demonstrate competence in using health care instruments,
equipment, and materials;
Health Care, The Environment and Society
assess the impact of the health care industry on the environment, and identify legal requirements
and guidelines for protecting the environment from harmful consequences;
assess the societal and ethical implications of advances in medical technology.
Professional Practice and Career Opportunities
demonstrate an understanding of and comply with safe working practices and the laws and
regulations governing the health and safety of workers in the health care industry;
demonstrate an understanding of legal and ethical standards governing the practice of health
care; describe career opportunities in the health care field and related educational requirements.
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Cardinal Leger Secondary School
Business and Technology Department
Evaluation:
The term work will be worth 70% of final mark, culminating activity is worth 20% and the
final exam is worth 10%.
Term Work
70%
Knowledge and Understanding
30%
Thinking
20%
Communication
20%
Application
30%
Final Assessment
30%
Formal Examination
20%
Culminating Task
10%
Course Total
100%
Learning Skills and Work Habits
Responsibility
Organization
Independent Work
Collaboration
Initiative
Self-Regulation
E= Excellent G=Good S=Satisfactory N= Needs Improvement
Fulfills responsibility and commitments.
Takes responsibility for and manages own behavior.
Devises and follows a plan and process for completing tasks.
Establishes priorities and manages time
Independently monitors, assesses, and revises plans to
complete tasks and meet goals.
Uses class time to complete tasks.
Accepts various roles and an equitable share of work in a group.
Builds healthy peer-to-peer relationships.
Looks for and acts on new ideas and opportunities.
Approaches new tasks with a positive attitude.
Sets own goals and monitors progress towards achieving them.
Seeks clarification or assistance when needed.
Missed/Late/Incomplete Assignments
It is the student’s responsibility to address missed, late, or incomplete assignments. Students are
expected to complete assignments and to adhere to assignment deadlines as follows:
Due Date
A due date is set by the
teacher.
10% Penalty Zone
1 school day late – 3%
2 school days late – 6%
3 school days late – 10%
Maximum penalty of 10%
Closure Date
Once the closure date has
passed, work is considered
incomplete and a mark of
zero applies.
Parent Signature: _______________________ Student Signature: ______________________
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