Anderson 5 Career Campus
Health Science 2
Course Syllabus
COURSE TITLE: Health Science 2
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to enhance the students learning from health Science 1 and apply
knowledge to a pre-clinical situation. Through classroom and laboratory instruction, the students will learn
medical assisting skills, as well as nursing and physical therapy skills. Growth and development through the life
stages will be carefully evaluated and a project will enhance the students’ knowledge base. Students will be given
an opportunity to earn a national certification in American Heart association Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR),
as well as automated defibrillator (AED) usage and responding to and assisting with first aid emergencies.
CREDITS: Two (2) units of credit will be awarded upon successful completion of this course.
PREREQUISITS/FEES: $5.00 fee payable during the first 2 weeks of school. A separate $7.00 CPR Fee will also be
required. Successful completion of Health Science 1 with a “C” or higher is required for HS 2 students.
SUPPLIES REQUIRED: 1-1/2”-2” Binder with notebook paper or large spiral notebook for daily note taking,
composition notebook, and 3-3X5 packs of index cards, pen and pencil with erasure.
SPECIAL ACCOMODATIONS: If you have any specific learning requirements or disabilities (i.e. eyesight, hearing,
etc.) or feel that you need special consideration, please contact me at the beginning of the course so that you can
be accommodated.
COURSE COMPETENCIES:
1. Describe safety standards related to the prevention of accidents and injuries.
2. Identify methods to prevent accidents and injuries to self and others by use of proper body mechanics.
3. Evaluate fire safety procedures and other safe work practices.
4. Identify and describe physical, social. And emotional changes associated with each life stage.
5. Identify and describe diseases associated with the aging process.
6. Measure, record, and evaluate temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respirations.
7. Demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, including confidentiality.
8. Demonstrate ability to document care given and observations made.
9. Measure, record, and evaluate height and weight.
10. Describe food pyramid and general nutritional principles.
11. Identify and describe therapeutic diets.
12. Demonstrate preparing, serving, and feeding a client.
13. Identify and demonstrate communication skills
14. Demonstrate sterile technique.
15. Identify and demonstrate use of medical dictionaries and reference books.
16. Convert metric and household measurements.
17. Demonstrate mathematical applications in health care.
18. Demonstrate safe patient care practices throughout course and in final practicum with actual patients.
TEXT:
Erlich, Ann. Introduction to Medical Terminology. Delmar Publishing, Inc., Clifton Park, NY 2004.
*(Replacement cost $65.00)
Simmers, Louise, Diversified Health Occupations. Albany, NY: Delmar Publishers, Inc., 2004
*(Replacement cost $65.00)
Other resources include speakers from the community, reference books, videos, and laboratory hands on
experiences.
TOPICAL OUTLINE: See pacing guide
EVALUATION: Students earn points for their work and the total number of points they accumulate is divided by the
total number of possible to give them a numerical grade. Students are instructed on the point system at the
beginning of the semester, this allows them to compute their grade at any point within each quarter, semester,
and final grade. Extra credit opportunities will be available to students wishing to improve their grades. Grades
are computed into the District’s numerical grading system and are as follows:
93-100 A OUTSTANDING
92-85 B
84-77 C
76-70 D
< 70
F
METHODS OF ASSESSMENTS:
o Daily grades (attendance,preparation,attitude,participation)
o Quizzes
o Test grades
o Projects/presentations
o Final practicum exam @ end of course
o Other assessments as determined by instructor
ATTENDANCE: Students are expected to attend ALL classes except in case of extreme emergency and illness. It is
important to be on time for class and to attend daily. Make up or missed work may be denied if student absence is
unexcused. Make up work will be at the discretion of the instructor and will be determined on an as needed basis.
Three (3) tardies equals one (1) absence.
STUDENT BEHAVIOR CODE: It is important that we operate and behave in the classroom in a manner where we
are all respected and have the opportunity to learn. Disorderly conduct and disruptive behavior will be dealt with
according to district policies. The teacher will discuss any problems with the student on an individual basis and
In private; however, NO DISRESPECT will be tolerated. All work must represent the students’ individual efforts
unless otherwise instructed. Cheating of any form or plagiarism is not acceptable and will not be tolerated.
Please be aware that frequent communication with parents/guardians will be ongoing so that they will be aware of
your progress.