Anderson 5 Career Campus
Health Science 1
Course Syllabus
COURSE TITLE: Health Science 1
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to introduce students to health careers and medical terminology.
Through classroom and laboratory instruction, students will learn medical terminology and body systems, infection
control measures, and the impact of health care workers as they rise to meet the challenging medical issues of the
future. Computer programs, virtual experiences, and guest speakers are used to enhance student learning.
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.
SUPPLIES REQUIRED: 1-1/2”-2” Binder with notebook paper or large spiral notebook for daily note taking, 100
page composition notebook, and 3-3X5 packs of index cards, pen and pencil with erasure, poster board and
other supplies as requested by instructor.
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 the components of the chain of infection and implement methods to prevent transmission of
disease.
5. Identify and demonstrate personal and professional qualities of a health care worker.
6. Describe the components of a leader and apply basic leadership concepts.
7. Explore the significant contributions to the history of health care.
8. Evaluate the different health careers available and demonstrate knowledge of a selected career through
project demonstration.
9. Identify and demonstrate components of a healthy lifestyle.
10. Describe the impact of cultural diversity on health practices and workers.
11. Identify and investigate current health care systems and reimbursement.
12. Identify and describe current and future trends in health care.
13. Explore health care ethics.
14. Describe and demonstrate the process of movement and the terms of direction.
15. Construct and define basic medical terminology, suffixes, prefixes, roots, and abbreviations.
16. Describe the anatomy and function of human body systems.
17. Research and describe diseases in terms of sihns and symptoms, causes and treatments.
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 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.