Health Careers 2
Academic Syllabus
Mrs. Wynn, RN, BA
Murrieta Mesa High School
Renaissance Building D115
Email: kwynn@murrieta.k12.ca.us
Course Description: This is the 2nd year course of a 4 year-long program which deepens its investigation of
the health care delivery system, its services, occupations, and related sciences. Topics include the
intermediate study of the language of medicine, medical application of the Metric System, Anatomy and
Physiology, Diseases/Disorders, Diagnoses, Treatments, patient/ client care regimens, career development,
and present and future technological innovations. Skills in science, mathematics, communications, social
studies and health are reinforced in this course. Instruction in First Aid and a refresher course in Basic Life
Support for Health Care (BLS) for Professionals through the American Heart Association will be offered with
frequent module activities.
The student will:
A. Deeper examine the role and function of various health care careers
B. Further their advanced understanding and application of proper medical terminology
C. Master how to take vital signs and their interpretation to various medical conditions and patient ages
using Maslow’s hierarchy of Needs and Erikson’s 8 Stages of Human Development
D. Understanding how to use advanced medical-navigational language to identify and understand human
anatomy.
E. Master Basic Cardiac Arrhythmias and deepen the skill of Rapid Interpretation of EKGs.
F. Achieve Basic First Aid Certification through the American Heart Association
G. Identify and explain the function of the Integumentary System
H. Identify and explain the function of the Nervous System
I. Identify and explain the function of the Endocrine System
J. Identify and explain the function of the Senses
K. Identify and explain the function of the Lymphatic & Immune Systems
L. Identify and explain the function of the Gastrointestinal System
M. Identify and explain the function of the Urinary System
N. Identify and explain the function of the Reproduction System
O. Identify and incorporate the various levels of Human Growth & Development
characteristics in the care of medically ill or injured patients.
P. Two CapStone Projects:
1. (1st semester) Research a medical condition or injury and develop a presentation on etiology, signs
and symptoms, complications, and treatment
2. (2nd semester) Basic First Aid instruction and mastery
Q. To prepare the student to successfully apply learned skills in real-life scenarios and to enable them to
successfully apply for the next level: Medical Terminology.
R. Complete Common Core Literacy assignments each semester that include, but are not limited to current
event projects using news articles, medical/nursing journals, and reputable online resources.
Outline of Content for Major Areas of Study
Semester I:
Unit l: Chapter 13: The Respiratory System/ Text 2
Unit ll: Chapter 8: The Integumentary System/ Text 2
Unit lII: Chapter 9: The Nervous System: The Body’s Control System/ Text 2
Unit lV: Chapter 10: The Endocrine System: The Body’s Other Control Center/ Text 2.
Unit V: Chapter 11: The Senses: The Sights & Sounds/ Text 2
Unit Vl: Chapter 14: The Lymphatic & Immune Systems/ Text 2
Unit Vll: CapStone Project: (1st semester) Medical condition/injury presentation.
Semester II:
Unit VlI: Rapid Interpretation of EKGs Part II of II/ Text 4
Unit Vlll: Chapter 15: The Gastrointestinal System
Unit lX: Chapter 16: The Urinary System
Unit X: Chapter 17: The Reproductive System
Unit XI: CapStone Project: Basic First Aid: American Heart Association First Aid Course/Text 5.
Required Textbook(s)
The textbook we will use mostly for this course is Anatomy, Physiology, & Disease by Colbert. Your
textbook will be provided to you during student registration prior to the beginning of school at no cost to the
student. You will continue to use the workbook from Health Careers 1. The workbook can be purchased
through the bookkeeper ASAP for $30.00. This is optional. However, the homework is assigned from this
book. Other options are checking the book out from the library and record your answers on a separate piece
of paper. There is a copy machine in the library at $.15 a copy. You may also check out the workbook and
write your answers on a separate piece of paper. Do not write in the checked out book.
Classroom Procedures
Upon entering the classroom take off your hat and then place your back-packs/book bags on the "Back-Pack
Table" until the end of class. Do not take them to you seat.
Food and Drink
You will be allowed to drink water every day during each class as long as it is in a container approved by me.
It must be plastic with a secure, spill-proof top. You may never chew gum at any time. No food allowed as it
may attract ants. NOTE: If you are an Insulin Dependent Diabetic who occasionally needs to eat due to an
Insulin Reaction (hypoglycemia) or have a seizure disorder please inform me ASAP!!!
Room Clean-Up
You will be responsible to maintain the cleanliness of the room at all times. This will include weekly desk
cleaning.
Unexcused Lateness & Unexcused Absence
I regard arriving late to class or having unexcused absences as rude behavior. This behavior interferes with
your fellow classmates learning and is inconsistent with the expectations of young adults.
Aeries Grades
Grades will be posted every week and will be available through "Aeries" via your home computer. You will
never need to come to me to find out your grade. It will always be posted on "Aeries" displaying all graded
work, and work that you need to make up due to an excused absence. If you need an access code please call
Mrs. Cohen, the Principal’s secretary, for an access code. Please, NEVER throw away any returned work.
That will be your evidence that you have completed work that I may have not placed in my grade book. If you
do not have the evidence in hand, you will not get the grade updated.
"Once You're In . . . You're In"
You will never be excused to go to any other class during our class-time except to finish an exam and only if it
does not strongly interfere with our class time. A bathroom pass will be provided after the first half-hour of
class should you need to use the restroom urgently. If you need to use the restroom before the half-hour has
passed I will determine the urgency of breaking the school policy. Should this be a routine, I will call your
parents and counsel with them.
Requests For Work During A Future Absence
Please refer to my web page for all assignments. Should you know that you will be absent for a period of time,
it is your responsibility to complete all work ahead of time by the due date. You must take any missed exams
or quizzes during my scheduled office hours the week of your return. Any other assignments missed during
that absence cannot be made up. You must be very PROACTIVE and very RESPONSIBLE in your effort to
become an educated and responsible adult.
Weekly Workload
Weekly homework assignments and readings will require approximately 2-4 hours per week. This will vary
per the student's maturity and capability. A 50 percent reduction in each late assignment turned in will be
adjusted to your grade. Unfortunately we have no time to waste during this fast-paced course.
A Typical Week In Health Careers 2
Heavy teacher and student lecture schedule followed by weekly quizzes and end of unit multiple choice
exams.
Examinations
There will be an in-class, timed quiz or multiple choice exam after each unit. If you are absent on the day of
the exam, you must take the exam during lunch, Pride Period, or immediately after school. No exceptions.
The following is the break-down of graded work and its value:
Homework:
30 Percent
Exams:
30 Percent
Quizes:
20 Percent
Mini Capstone: 10 Percent
Final Exam:
10 Percent
Office Hours
I will be available for student/teacher/parent conference or assistance after school until 3:30. I will also be
available before school at 7:15.
Voluntary Flight Meetings
The room will be made available for voluntary Flight Meetings after school by appointment.
Notebook Checks
There will be a total of 2-3 notebook checks during the semester.
Failure to have your notebook in the “Order of the Binder” will result in a point reduction in your homework
grade for each notebook check.
Absences
If you are absent from class, for any reason, you are still held responsible for all individual and "Flight" work
on the date assigned as other students in your "Flight" will be counting on you to do your part. This course is
a TEAM EFFORT. Thus, when absent; call your "Flight Leader" or another Flight member for details of the
day's activity or future assignments. (THIS IS CRITICAL).
How To Maintain One's Sanity As A Freshman or Sophomore
1. Take the course seriously from the first day of class
2. Begin studying for finals from the FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
3. Stay ahead in your readings at all times AT ALL TIMES!!!!!
4. Eat well, exercise and get enough sleep.
5. DON’T GET A PART-TIME JOB! Especially if you are part of any extracurricular activity or if you are
taking 2 or more AP classes.
6. Do maintain your social life; just don't let it interfere with your school work
7. Let your parents or guardians see how hard you are working. Don't keep them in the dark. They may be
very helpful to you when you are stressed. Remember that they want you to succeed, not burn out.
8. Communicate with your Flight frequently and effectively (This is CRITICAL)
9. Communicate with me. Don't keep me in the dark either. I will be happy to guide you as well. Oh, by the
way, I get stressed too!
Please bring the following items to class daily
1 Pen for notes, and pencil for quizzes. Two blue or black ink pens, one yellow highlighter and a red pen.
2. College Ruled notebook paper. No spiral papers or notebooks will be accepted.
3. Place all notes in the separate 1 inch binder you purchased from Staples or any store of your choosing. All
notes, homework, readings and maps will be kept in the binder and brought to school every day. Place your
class syllabus at the very front of your notebook.
4. Optional: 3X5 inch note cards.
Student Name____________________________________ Period_________ Date_______________
Parent Name____________________________________
Parent Signature__________________________________
Parent Email Address____________________________________
Student Signature_________________________________
Date____________________________________________